Have Arsenal really got what it takes and are Spurs heading for top four again?

20 November 2010 17:04
Arsenal fans will be wanting to keep a low profile for a while. That's one certainty to emerge from Saturday's dramatic north London derby.[LNB]Even for those of us that don't buy into the hype surrounding the Premier League, it has to be said that Saturday's match between Arsenal and Tottenham provided some thrilling theatre.[LNB]But where does the result leave Arsenal? On the surface, everything still seems to be running relatively smoothly at the club. The Gunners are still very much involved in the title race, and are going strong in both the Champions League and Carling Cup.[LNB] What's going on? Arsenal players were stunned by Tottenham's dramatic comeback[LNB]Does this latest setback show again however that Arsene Wenger's men still don't have quite what it takes towin the game's grand prizes? This after all is a third home defeat of the season, following earlier disappointments against West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle.[LNB]WithChelsea wobbling in recent weeks, and Manchester United looking decidedly off-colour at times, this was surely the autumn in which Arsenal should have made a real statement in the title race.[LNB] Derby delight: Younes Kaboul celebrates his dramatic late winner with Tottenham team-mates[LNB]Lest any of us forget that the Gunners, for all the plaudits coming their way for the style of their play, are still waiting for a first title since 2004 and a first trophy since 2005.[LNB]Jose Mourinho has long complained that Arsenal are the one major club in English football that seems to escape pressure, and that Wenger is allowed to repeat his mantra that the youngsters will come good.[LNB] On his knees: Arsene Wenger suffered on an agonising afternoon for Arsenal [LNB]The Real Madrid coach has a point, doesn't he? Liverpool are under constant pressure to deliver, having not won a pot since 2006. It's a crisis at Manchester United every time that club loses a match. But Arsenal sometimes seem to go on their merry way without the same kind of interrogation.[LNB]He's worked wonders: Spurs boss Harry Redknapp[LNB]So we want to hear from Arsenal fans.Do you still have faith in the man at the top, and the players he currently has at his disposal?[LNB]The balance sheets show the club is run as well as it ever was, but how much longer are you prepared to wait forsilverware?[LNB]As for Tottenham, their manager Harry Redknapp continues to work wonders.[LNB]Just look at the bare facts. He arrived two years ago with Spurs bottom of the table and going nowhere.[LNB]Since those dark autumn days of 2008,he has taken the club to the Champions League and they are battling at the right end of the table again this time round.[LNB]Theclub have been virtually a laughing stock in recent times, but they're certainly treated seriously now. Just ask Inter Milan.[LNB]Wewant to hear from Tottenham fans too. Can your club finish in the top four again? And can they infuriate Arsenal fans some more by going on a long run in the Champions League?[LNB]Weknow you will have plenty to say after one of the most dramatic games of the season so far, and we will publish the best of your comments.[LNB][LNB]HAVE ARSENAL REALLY GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE TITLE? AND ARE SPURS HEADING FOR TOP FOUR AGAIN? LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS BELOW [LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Harry Redknapp, Jose Mourinho Places: Newcastle, Liverpool, London

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