Keane: Spurs squad stronger than Arsenal's

29 October 2009 09:51
Tottenham captain Robbie Keane has kicked off the mind games ahead of this weekend's derby against Arsenal by insisting Harry Redknapp has the greater strength in depth in his squad.[LNB]Spurs are level points with their bitter rivals in the Barclays Premier League, having played a game more, but there is genuine hope at White Hart Lane about breaking into the top four.[LNB]The two clubs look similarly matched in terms of quality and ahead of the Emirates Stadium clash on Saturday, Keane believes the Spurs bench could give them the edge.[LNB]"You look at the two squads and we're definitely on a par," he said. "In the last four or five years Arsenal always managed to get ahead of us but if you look now it is even.[LNB]"It will be judged at the end of the season but if you look at the bench we have, it is probably a bit stronger than their bench.[LNB]"The mentality around the club in previous seasons was that we would be happy to finish fifth or qualify for the UEFA Cup, but there is a different feeling now. The players have the feeling that we want to get to the Champions League."

Source: Eurosport