The Sunday Supplement panel have questioned whether Mauricio Pochettino would swap White Hart Lane for Stamford Bridge, following reports of Chelsea’s interest in the Tottenham boss. “We know and they know that it is a very exciting game and an important game because it means more than three points”. “We had to make the decision before the game because he had a little groin problem but he declared himself 100 per cent fit”, he said. Harry has a strong mentality and is a very good player and it’s true to play with the mask isn’t easy.
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“I’m glad Arsenal have come out and said no. This is disappointing”. They have also conceded the fewest goals, which is bad news for an Arsenal attack struggling to find the back of the net in recent times.
“The fans will be behind us, I don’t worry for that”, Wenger added, ahead of Saturday’s clash against local rivals Tottenham.
“We’ve had a tough week with some tough games”.
Unless, we’re living in a Hollywood movie, they are going down. For us, it’s important to give me everything. “We have to check this morning that everybody who played on Wednesday [2 March] is a available tomorrow”.
“We need to be ready to compete again”.
“We will see what is happening at the weekend; Arsenal and Spurs are playing against each other, we are at home to Aston Villa”.
Alli has been a revelation this season after arriving from MK Dons in the summer, with the 19-year-old emerging as one of the first names on the team-sheet for Pochettino.
“So, it doesn’t look to me (like) a major statement”.
Liverpool have yet to win three games in a row this season and they would achieve that feat by beating Palace.
“I don’t think he’ll be available on Tuesday but next Saturday he should be alright”. He showed energy and character. But he is not a machine. He has played really well, especially in the FA Cup games where he has been vital.
Asked if he would consider resting Alli, Pochettino said: “It depends”.
The match holds particular significance for both sides, with both the Gunners and the Lilywhites desperate for points in order to keep their hopes of clinching the league title on track.
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Arsenal fans have always stated that they have found their answer to the defensive midfielder’s problem with Francis Coquelin but for all his ability on the field, we have no idea what he was thinking regarding both his yellow cards.
