So again we come to the Bi- Annual North London derby. As has happened in the media so often in recent years, there is talk of the shift in power. With Tottenham's spending and Arsenal's lack thereof, it is expected Spurs will prevail this season over their North London rivals.
In my opinion, Spurs have been a better team than Arsenal for the last 3 years or so, unfortunately an inability to win when it counts has cost Tottenham. I do believe that while the result in one game in September or March for that matter makes little difference in one teams ability to secure enough points to achieve their overall seasonal aims, it does have a huge bearing in the psychology of both teams.
When Arsenal were sweeping all before them a decade ago, a win over Tottenham was merely just another three points, but a Spurs win over Arsenal or any other team in the top 5 or 6 is treated as historic, season defining.
Historically, Tottenham have had great successes over the leading clubs, however have followed those up with uninspiring performances. No matter what the result in tomorrow's game, Spurs must treat it as just another game. Tottenham cannot afford to take their eyes of the prize, that is a Top 3 finish this season, possibly the title itself.
If Spurs win great, but on to the next game. If Spurs lose, lets look at where the team went wrong and learn from it and move on.
Time has come for Tottenham to forget who our rivals are and work towards making this club a great club and putting aside the euphoria of a win or the infamy of defeat over Arsenal.
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