Carling League Cup: Tottenham vs ArsenalTwo weeks after Wenger’s kindergarten avoided defeat against Tottenham at emirates stadium (1:1 after 90 minutes, scorers - Jenas for the Spurs and Walcott for Arsenal) Both teams will start the match after triumphs last weekend but starters of arsenal will see this match from the stands. It is well-known fact that manager of the Gunners in Carling Cup gives the chance to the players in second team and they are much fresher for this match than the starting eleven.
The Gunners are the favourites
In the end of the first game Wenger admitted that the Spurs were a better team in that match but he was very proud of his lads because they managed to get back in the game after Jenas and remained undefeated in front of their fans. After this draw, Arsenal continued the series of undefeated games against Tottenham in all of the competitions that lasts since November 1999. It won’t be easy for them in this duel – a draw in the first game plus 36 000 spurs fans could make it difficult for Wenger's lads to win and move on to the finals. As in the previous game, Arsenal will be defended by the young players that are not in the plan for Premiership this season. Toure (in Ghana) will be replaced by Gallas and as van Persie hasn’t recovered from his injury, Bendtner nd Eduardo will be in the attack.
The Spurs are tired…
In the first game of the Carling Cup, Tottenham didn't have enough strength to end the series of winless games against their biggest rival. Walcott was only once faster than the centre back of the hosts and this cost them a conceded goal. Still, the play we saw from Spurs at Emirates stadium can only be additional motive for them to finally beat arsenal in front of their fans and end the negative series that lasts for years. Team is incredibly eager to win this trophy and make a better impression on their fans and compensate for all the weak games this season. Spanish expert doesn’t have the patience or the confidence in Defo so attackers will again be Berbatov and Keane. Cerny will keep the net while Robinson will remain on the bench. King rested last weekend to be ready for this match so he expects to be the captain of the Spurs like in the last match.
Betting Verdict
In the previous eight games of these rivals at White Heart the nets were always restless. Both teams scored at least one goal, and since in the last two matches we saw even 8 goals, we believe that attackers won’t disappoint us in this game. The lack of experience of Arsenal players wasn’t fully used by the Spurs at Emirates but now they should know better. We believe that they are capable of triumphing and move on to the finals of this competition.
Our tip: Bet 5 on Home win
Odds 2.3 at
Bookmaker: Gamebookers
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