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North London Derby: Arteta, Postecoglou Take Tough Stance
- The North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal is crucial for both teams
- Arsenal seeking to retain their lead in the Premier League and Tottenham striving for a Champions League spot.
- Both sides are preparing for a high-stakes clash with significant implications.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tottenham Hotspur coach, Ange Postecoglou, and Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta have emphasized the significance of their upcoming clash, labeling it as one of the most pivotal North London derbies in history.
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On Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m., Arsenal will visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a match that could either halt their Premier League title pursuit or provide momentum to keep them in contention.
Arsenal heads into the match as the league leaders, boasting 77 points from 34 games.
Manchester City trails closely behind with 76 points and a game in hand.
North London derby
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur is fighting for a Champions League spot, sitting in 5th place with 60 points from 32 games, just behind 4th placed Aston Villa who have 66 points from 34 games.
Thus, the North London derby holds significant stakes for both teams.
Ahead of the must-win game, Mikel Arteta said, “Enjoy the moment and try to navigate things naturally. Tottenham are super-competitive at the moment. There is one thing to do in this situation, compete, compete, compete.
“It’s a really good sign because we know what we are going to have to do to win it and we have to raise the bar to match that.”
Ange Postecoglou, acknowledging his team’s recent inconsistency compared to their strong start, emphasized their commitment to an attacking style against Arsenal, known for their high-scoring prowess, especially after their recent 5-0 victory over Chelsea.
“It’s just about making sure you embrace the challenge and try to tackle it in the way that got us into this position in the first place,” Postecoglou told reporters on Friday.
“From our perspective, we’ve had some inconsistencies and challenges this year, but when we’ve played well we’ve played a certain way and gone about things in a certain way.
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“There’s no point now when you get to the most important part of the year to shy away from that or change your approach.
“You’ve got to double down on it and focus on playing our football. That’s a great measure for us because otherwise, you’ll never know where you’re short or whether you can be successful in doing it our way.”
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