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      Arsenal’s 3-0 loss to Spurs last season was the catalyst for title charge – this win would be most significant so far

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      FOOTBALL managers often talk about learning more from the agony of defeat than the glory of victory.They will tell you the most painful setbacks can inspire magnificent achievements. That the darkest hour comes just before dawn. 
      Mikel Arteta have taken Arsenal to the top of the league as we reach the halfway point of the seasonCredit: Getty
      And most of the time their words are a bloody great pile of horse manure, spoken in vain hope rather than expectation. 
      But when Arsenal capitulated at Tottenham last May – a 3-0 drubbing which eventually saw them surrender fourth place, and Champions League football, to their bitter rivals – it truly was a catalyst for this season’s title charge. 
      Mikel Arteta has frequently used memories of that night – as well as a second limp surrender at Newcastle four days later – to motivate his side for this season’s extraordinary title bid. 
      Arteta’s side had arrived for the North London Derby on the back of four straight wins and were four points clear of Spurs with three games to go. 
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      Victory would have sealed their return to the European elite, a draw would have kept the Gunners as white-hot favourites, but what followed was not just a costly defeat but a total embarrassment.  
      Rob Holding suffered a personal meltdown – sent off after 33 minutes for a string of cynical fouls on Son Heung-Min and Spurs rattled up a three-goal lead two minutes into the second half. 
      In public, Arteta defended his troops, laughably claiming he was ‘proud’ of them and that he could not give an honest opinion on the match for fear of a massive suspension. 
      That was supposed to lay the blame with ref Paul Tierney but it fooled nobody – Holding could have been sent off even earlier than he was and Arsenal had completely failed to show up for their biggest derby in years. 
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      Antonio Conte recently claimed it was a ‘miracle’ that he led Spurs to fourth last season but in truth it was an Arsenal disaster-class which gifted them Champions League football.
      Yet today, Arsenal return to the scene of the crime at the top of the Premier League – dreaming of a first title since the Invincibles almost two decades ago and looking nailed-on certainties to finish above Tottenham for the first time in seven years.    
      But Arsenal have failed to win on their last eight visits to Spurs – at three different stadiums, the old White Hart Lane, Wembley and the new Lane – losing six of them.
      So today represents the stiffest test yet of their mettle and stamina. The Lane will be a bearpit, as it was in May, when Son produced his last great performance in a Spurs shirt before this season’s slump.  
      A fesity game last may saw Tottenham take the last Champions League place beating Arsenal 3-0 in the processCredit: AP
      Since then Arsenal have made a couple of decent signings and recalled William Saliba from a loan in France.
      But with Gabriel Jesus injured and Eddie Nketiah standing in, at least seven of those who started at Spurs last season will line up again today. 
      The true difference has been in attitude rather than personnel. 
      Last season, Arsenal were exceeding expectations by reaching fourth but then the naivety and inconsistency of youth struck them down in the final straight. 
      William Saliba has been a key player for the Gunners this seasonCredit: Getty
      This term, Arteta’s men look the real deal. In the space of eight months, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli – who all started last May – seem to have matured from youngsters with huge potential to senior men who can handle expectation. 
      Arsenal have already overcome some serious obstacles – winning their home North London Derby, pipping Liverpool in a classic and winning at Chelsea.
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      But victory at the Lane would be the most significant to date – especially after last season’s humiliation.    
      And if Arteta speaks of that painful night providing the fuel for this title challenge, then this time you’d better believe him. More

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      Tottenham ‘to hold further talks with Sporting Lisbon over £40m transfer for wing-back Pedro Porro’

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      TOTTENHAM are reportedly set to have further talks over a transfer for Pedro Porro.The Sporting Lisbon star is highly rated in Portugal and his club are only willing to sell him for his release clause.
      Tottenham reportedly want to have talks with Sporting Lisbon over Pedro PorroCredit: Getty
      The 23-year-old wing-back’s release clause is £40million.
      Spurs want to hold further talks with the Portuguese side to see if a deal can be struck, according to the Daily Mail.
      Former Manchester City prospect, Porro has excelled since breaking into the Sporting side.
      This season he has scored once and assisted five goals in 12 league games as well as helping on the defensive side of the game too.
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      Manager Antonio Conte are in need of a new right-wing-back after Emerson Royal and Matt Doherty’s inconsistent performances.
      While summer signing Djed Spence has barely been given a chance to feature under the Italian boss.
      Conte admitted when Spence signed that he was a club “investment” rather than one of his targets.
      He said: “Spence is an investment of the club. The club wanted to do it.
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      “I said ‘OK, this player is young but he showed he can become a good, important player for us’.
      “The club decided to buy him.”
      Porro is not the only Sporting player to have been linked with Spurs.
      Marcus Edwards, who used to be in the Spurs academy, has gathered interest from the North London side, but like Porro, Sporting are demanding that his release clause be met if they are to sell him.
      The 24-year-old’s buy-out clause is £52million. More

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      ‘That’s our boy’ – Tottenham fans love how Cristian Romero refers to Arsenal ahead of North London derby

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      CHRISTIAN ROMERO deepened his affection from the Tottenham faithful with the way he referred to rivals Arsenal.The Gunners sit top of the league going into Sunday’s North London derby.
      Christian Romero refused to name Arsenal in a recent interviewCredit: Getty
      But he admitted the importance of winning the game on SundayCredit: Reuters
      However, as with any derby, form can go out the window, and Romero seems intent to make that happen.
      And he started this off with some mind games in an interview, in which he refused to name Arsenal, instead simply using “them” to refer to Mikel Arteta’s side.
      Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the derby, he said: “I think we can come back from this far back (11 points behind). But there’s a lot of work we need to do, using everything we’ve got.
      “If you’re top of the league, you deserve to be there and that’s where they are. But we want to be there ourselves.
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      “We know we need to improve a lot of things, but we are working hard thinking about us, not them.”
      With him refusing to name Arsenal, Spurs fans were enamoured by Romero.
      Taking to Twitter, one user said: “That’s our boy.”
      A second user declared: “I love this man.”
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      A third said: “Good don’t even speak there name 🤢”
      “He just keeps getting better,” added another.
      While the form book may point towards an Arsenal victory, they have not won away at Spurs since 2014 – when manager Arteta was at the heart of midfield.
      A loss in the clash would see Spurs simultaneously lose ground on the top four race and go 14 points behind their North London neighbours.
      And despite not naming Arsenal once Romero was full of praise for the league leaders, also admitting the importance of a win.
      He said: “If I have to say something about them, they’ve got a strong squad.
      “They are in an important moment in what they’ve been building for years and we can see that, at the moment, they’re doing well. For us, we’re in a position where we still need to grow.
      “This game is important. We need to win it. We need the result. It will be hard, but I believe in our team. Between us, we’re always motivated. It’s not only just with the derby, even though it’s a very important game.
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      “The Premier League is difficult, there are many strong squads you play where you have to be 100 per cent for. If not, you can’t play in this climate.
      “We know this season has been a bit up and down, we have to say it, but we hope to win. We will do everything to win this game at home.” More

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      Tottenham scouting Israeli wonderkid Oscar Gloukh but face major competition from Barcelona for £8million transfer

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      TOTTENHAM are scouting Israeli wonderkid Oscar Gloukh, according to reports.The 18-year-old plays for Maccabi Tel-Aviv and is being eyed by a number of clubs across Europe.
      Tottenham and Barcelona have scouted Oscar GloukhCredit: Getty
      Gloukh operates as a No10 and has not taken long to establish himself in the side.
      He has scored nine goals in 31 games in his short career and Tottenham are monitoring his situation, reports Israeli outlet ONE.
      The report claims several top European clubs are interested, including Roma, Ajax and Borussia Dortmund.
      LaLiga outfit Real Sociedad have reportedly made a move while Barcelona are also keeping tabs.
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      The Catalonians have sent scouts to watch Gloukh, who recently signed a contract until 2025.
      Despite that, the attacking midfielder could be available for £8million amid interest from Marseille, Monaco and Benfica.
      Spurs may not be ready to make a move for Gloukh in January but they could try to sign Brighton star Leandro Trossard.
      The winger wants to leave the Seagulls and revealed he does not intend to sign a new contract with the club, with his current deal set to expire in 18 months.
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      Another Tottenham target Milan Skriniar has also refused to sign a new contract with Inter Milan and could be set to leave.
      Spurs have been interested in the centre-back since the summer but may have to fight off interest from Chelsea and PSG to land the Slovakian. More

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      Bacary Sagna reveals what Arsenal need to do to beat Man City for Prem title ahead of North London derby vs Tottenham

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      ANYTHING other than victory for Arsenal against “direct opposition”, such as Tottenham, could scupper their Premier League title chances, reckons Bacary Sagna.Sagna joined the Gunners from Auxerre in 2007 where he amassed a total of 284 appearances and won the 2014 FA Cup during his seven-year stint at the Emirates.
      Bacary Sagna revealed how Arsenal can beat Manchester City in the Premier League title raceCredit: Getty
      Ex-Arsenal ace Bacary Sagna believes his former club can win the Premier LeagueCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      But Bacary Sagna insists Arsenal will have to beat their title rivalsCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Now the North Londoners have launched a surprise title bid as they sit top of the table with Manchester City – another former club of the ex-right-back – five points behind.
      The former France international is confident Mikel Arteta’s in-form side will beat all of their non-title rivals.
      But the 39-year-old insists a draw against a fellow top-six side and the revived Newcastle, who are currently third, won’t be enough to guarantee the title.
      Sagna is adamant Arsenal must beat rivals Tottenham away this Sunday to make a strong statement.
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      The Frenchman even went as far as to claim that victory against Spurs and Manchester United this month as well as City in February could guarantee them their first title since 2004.
      Speaking to Lord Ping, Sagna said: “Arsenal need to beat their direct opposition – they need to beat the biggest teams in the league including Manchester City. I’m not worried about the other games that Arsenal have, they will win those.
      “The real challenge for Arsenal is to win against their title rivals. If they manage to win the home game against Man City, then that will put them in a great position to win the title, but they need to win their games before that to keep leading the pack starting with Tottenham on Sunday.
      “I think it’s a tricky one to say with certainty who will win the league. I am very curious to see how Arsenal perform against Tottenham in the derby.
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      “This is a really important period for Arsenal. If they manage to come through it, winning all of their next games against Tottenham, Manchester United and then City in February, they will surely be crowned champions at the end of the season.
      “I am also interested in seeing how the team and the fans will react if they were to lose against Tottenham because Arsenal’s season bar a defeat at Old Trafford, which they were the better team, has been almost perfect so far.”
      Sagna knows exactly the level of opposition Arsenal can expect from City, as he spent three years at the Etihad after leaving north London in 2014.
      The Frenchman loved the family atmosphere at the Gunners but still remembers how competitive the Citizens have been, especially under manager Pep Guardiola.
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      Sagna added: “Arsenal was a family club. It was like a childhood club where you were with your friends, that kind of vibe. I knew everything about my teammates at Arsenal; their families, their life off the pitch, the struggles that they had.
      “When I arrived at City, I found a different environment which was not familiar to me because I didn’t really know anyone there. When I first walked into the dressing room at City, I don’t want to say the players were shy, but they didn’t say much. There was total respect between the players, but it was different to Arsenal.
      “The atmosphere did change and, over time, it got better for me, but it was very strange for me to walk into a dressing room and not hug the players, like I did at Arsenal. When I first arrived at City, the other players would come in and say “good morning”, it wasn’t as familiar.
      “It was just a bit different. I needed time to adapt and then I found my way. I realised that some of the players were a little bit shy or preferred to speak in private – I had to go to them.
      “I was starting again from zero and you need to earn the trust of the other players. When you play in a club where there are only international players, there can be a competition that can create tension because everyone is competing for a place in the team, but slowly that goes away and the vibe between the group becomes stronger.”
      However, Sagna is confident of Arsenal’s chances after noticing how the club took a new direction that is reminiscent of its glory years.
      The former defender was particularly happy to see legendary manager Arsene Wenger finally back at the Emirates last month for the first time since his exit in 2018.
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      Sagna said: “That felt good. He belongs to Arsenal. He belongs to the club. I can understand how difficult it would have been for him to go back to The Emirates, especially after how he left.
      “It was probably hard for him to leave his baby and he found the courage to come back, which can only be good for the club and for himself.”
      Arsenal will have to beat Tottenham this Sunday, as per Bacary SagnaCredit: AP
      Bacary Sagna spent seven years at Arsenal where he won the FA CupCredit: PA:Press Association
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      Brighton star Leandro Trossard OUT of Liverpool game with future in doubt as De Zerbi says ‘I don’t like his attitude’

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      LEANDRO TROSSARD will be left out of Brighton’s squad for their clash with Liverpool on Saturday after manager Roberto De Zerbi criticised his attitude.The Belgian, 28, has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham in the January transfer window – with Arsenal also monitoring his situation.
      Leandro Trossard is being linked with a move to TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Roberto De Zerbi is expected to address Trossard’s future on FridayCredit: Reuters
      He was an unused substitute in the Seagulls’ 4-1 Premier League victory over Everton at Goodison Park.
      And Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi then omitted him from his squad altogether for their 5-1 win against Middlesbrough in the FA Cup last weekend, with the head coach citing a calf problem.
      Now the Brighton boss has confirmed he will be absent against Jurgen Klopp’s men this weekend.
      In his pre-match press conference, De Zerbi said: “Leandro Trossard isn’t on the list for next game.
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      “The last session before [the] last game, when he understood he wasn’t playing, he left the session without telling me anything.
      “I told him I don’t like this attitude.”
      Trossard has contributed 25 goals and 14 assists in 121 appearances for Brighton since arriving from Genk for £15million in 2019.
      His contract expires in the summer, although the club are understood to have the option of a 12-month extension.
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      Spurs have been linked with the Belgium international for some time as they bid to bolster their squad in an attempt to secure a top four place.
      After dropping him for the win over Everton, De Zerbi said: “Trossard is a good player but I want him at 100% of his possibilities.
      “I don’t know if after the World Cup he is suffering from something but I didn’t see him at his maximum.

      “I don’t know [if it is physical or mental] but I am a coach.
      “To play with the best first XI is possible and for the moment I didn’t see him in the best condition to play.”
      Brighton are currently flying high in eighth in the Premier League table.
      They will leapfrog Liverpool into seventh with a win on Saturday afternoon. More

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      Chelsea and Spurs in Milan Skriniar transfer boost as defender refuses new Inter deal but they must match PSG offer

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      MILAN SKRINIAR’S reported contract refusal at Inter Milan has handed a transfer boost to Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.The defender is wanted by the Premier League sides as they hope to strengthen their backlines.
      Milan Skriniar has reportedly turned down a new deal at Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      The Slovakian is considered one of the best central defenders in Serie A following his performances for Inter Milan.
      However, he is now set on a move away from the San Siro as he rejected a new contract at the club, according to Calciomercato via Mundo Deportivo.
      Inter are believed to be keen to keep hold of the 27-year-old after they resisted heavy interest from PSG to sell him last summer.
      His current contract expires at the end of the season and the club and player are set to have a meeting on Friday to discuss terms again.
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      Inter are willing to double his salary to £5.3million-per-year.
      And there has been pressure on him to sign a new contract from the club’s fans as the supporters have waved banners demanding that he “stay in Milan”.
      As he is in the last six months of his deal then he is free to discuss a pre-contract agreement with other clubs.
      And, as per the report, PSG has an offer of closer to £8m waiting for him.
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      Although Chelsea and Spurs could also make their offers to the player in an attempt to convince him to come to England.
      But it is likely that they match the Ligue 1 outfit’s offer, which could prove to be a stumbling block. More

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      Tottenham’s stars salaries revealed with Harry Kane earning DOUBLE World Cup winner Hugo Lloris’ £100k-a-week salary

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      HARRY KANE is Tottenham’s top earner on £200,00 a week.The Spurs star and England captain is on a lucrative deal in London until 2024.
      Spurs star Harry Kane earns twice as much as captain Hugo LlorisCredit: Reuters
      Tottenham’s wages for the 2022-23 season with Harry Kane the club’s top earner
      And incredibly, Kane earns TWICE as much as Tottenham skipper Hugo Lloris.
      The French World Cup winner has been at Spurs since 2012.
      But he pockets just £100,000 each week, with eight team-mates earning more dosh.
      The second-top earner after Kane is Son Heung-Min, whose crucial goals earn him a £192,000 weekly salary.
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      New signing Ivan Perisic is third on £178,269, with Cristian Romero on £165,000.
      There are more fresh faces high on the list too.
      Richarlison (£133,779), Clement Lenglet (£121,154) and Dejan Kulusevski (£110,000) are all above Lloris.
      And the final player to earn more than the skipper is Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who pockets £101,923 per week.
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      Rounding off the top 10 is, surprisingly, Bryan Gil.
      The 21-year-old has made just 12 league appearances for Spurs since his move from Valencia in 2021.
      This season, he has appeared nine times in all competitions.
      But Gil still picks up £83,000 each week – more than Eric Dier, Yves Bissouma and Lucas Moura.
      Fraser Forster does well for a No2, earning £66,890.
      Meanwhile Ben Davies, a regular in Conte’s XI, is fairly low down the list on £60,000.
      The rest of the list is comprised of players aged 23 or younger.
      Japhet Tanganga, Djed Spence and Oliver Skipp all earn reasonable salaries for promising youngsters.

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      The lowest earner at Spurs is third-choice goalie Brandon Austin, who pockets just £1,538 each week.
      His annual salary is only £80,000 – less than the weekly takings of Spurs’ top 10 earners. More