Harry Redknapp hails 'amazing goal' from Danny Rose as Tottenham defeat Arsenal

15 April 2010 09:49
Rose, a former graduate of the Leeds United academy, opened the scoring on the night before Gareth Bale handed Spurs their first league victory over Arsenal since 1999. [LNB]"It was an amazing goal from Danny. He's a left sided player but I played him on the right because I thought he'd give us a bit of energy," Redknapp said. [LNB] Related ArticlesTottenham 2 Arsenal 1Wenger: Arsenal 'not mature enough'Danny Rose makes himself an instant heroHas the balance of power shifted in north London?Arsenal title dream endsCampbell unfazed by vitriolic Spurs fans"That was a wonderful strike and we'll never forget that." [LNB]Tottenham are now right back in the race for the final Champions League spot, trailing fourth placed Manchester City by one point with a game in hand. [LNB]And Redknapp was delighted by his side's response following Sunday's FA Cup semi-final defeat by Portsmouth. [LNB]"It was a real London derby, very competitive and played in a good spirit," said Redknapp. [LNB]"We worked very hard and lifted ourselves after a difficult day on Sunday. To come out and turn in a performance like that was great. [LNB]"Arsenal were the perfect game for us to play, the crowd were passionate and got behind us. [LNB]"We knew the importance of the game and that if we won we still have a big chance of fourth. The players responded with a fabulous performance. [LNB]"We're still in there for fourth but it's going to be hard." [LNB][LNB]Buy Arsenal tickets or Tottenham tickets from Telegraph Sports Tickets [LNB]

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