Spurs' Harry Redknapp ready to gamble with David Bentley at Arsenal

30 October 2009 14:00
Bentley has played just five minutes of League football this season but was recalled for the midweek Carling Cup tie against Everton and made both goals in a 2-0 win. [LNB]Last season Bentley scored a 40-yard wonder goal at Arsenal, in a 4-4 draw, and with Aaron Lennon injured the winger keeps his place. [LNB] Related ArticlesRedknapp: Bentley ready to silence his critics'Psychological problem affecting Pavlyuchenko'Keane: Tottenham are Arsenal's equalRedknapp welcomes Arsenal trip headacheTottenham 2 Everton 0Harry Redknapp targets top four and Wembley final'Bentley has a future here, a big future here, if he plays like he did the other night. Now we need a run of performances like that. We need all them playing well. David will play tomorrow. [LNB]'I think he showed on Tuesday night that he's mentally right now,' said Redknapp. 'He's got so much ability and it's such a waste if he doesn't use that. [LNB]'He is a quality footballer; we need David Bentley playing well because he is a real asset for the club and he's looking forward to going back there. He's in the right frame of mind and looks very sharp.' [LNB]Both teams are in the top four of the Premier League and a win would take Spurs over Arsenal. [LNB]'Maybe Arsenal have got a bit more strength in depth, a few more younger players ready to step into the first team, but I think we've got a terrific squad and in certain areas we are stronger than them,' added Redknapp.[LNB]Redknapp, without the suspended Jermain Defoe, has both Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate available after injury, but Luka Modric is still missing. [LNB]

Source: Telegraph