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Match Reactions [Wenger v Redknapp]

What happened yesterday? I don't know about you, but sincerely I have
braced myself for another season without a trophy.

It is difficult to believe that our title credentials were dented by
our hated rival [Tottenham]. I was actually contemplating whether an
headline with the caption 'Depleted Spurs beat lazy Gunners' would
have conveyed the message to those Gooners who weren't priviledged to
watch another unconvincing performance from our beloved team - anyway,
what is there to play for? An automatic Champions League spot is still
open to vie for.

Below are a few utterances made by the managers of both teams after
the match at White Hart Lane.

Arsene Wenger: "We lost a game we couldn't afford to lose in the title
race. That shows that we're not mature enough because you can't afford
to lose this type of game if you want to win the Championship.

"There's too much to do now. We're very unlikely now to win the
Championship. We'll continue to fight but even a point wasn't enough
against Tottenham - we needed three points," Wenger concluded.

Harry Redknapp [Tottenham's coach] was very pleased with his team's
performance, he referred to the win as a product of hardwork and
determination: "It was a real London derby, very competitive and
played in a good spirit," Harry said triumphantly.

"We worked very hard and lifted ourselves after a difficult day on
Sunday. To come out and turn in a performance like that was great.
Arsenal were the perfect game for us to play, the crowd were really
passionate and got behind us.

"We knew the importance of the game and that if we won we still have a
big chance of fourth.
The players responded with a fabolous performance."

Injury News: [Song, Arshavin, Lennon, Palacios, Krancjar, Jenas and Gallas]

Arsenal and their London counterparts [Tottenham] are currently
counting their losses ahead of today's make/mar Barclays Premier
League encounter at White Hart Lane.

The hosts were dumped out of the FA Cup in the semi finals of the
competition on Sunday by relegation leaders Portmouth, and also
accumulated their injury woes in the process.

Arsene Wenger during his pre-match press conference confirmed that:
"Song is out. Definately out."
"He looks like he will be out for the whole week and over the weekend
he will not play as well," Wenger added.

The gaffer also shed a little light on the current injury state of
Arshavin and Gallas: "Arshavin is out. (It could be the) Man City
(game) for him, but I don't think he will make it.
"Gallas is not available for the next two or three weeks. I don't know
(If he will play again this season). I hope so, but it will be short
for him," Wenger concluded.

Meanwhile, Wilson Palacios of Tottenham is set to miss the match due
to suspension (he has picked up 10 yellow cards and as a rule must
serve a two match ban).
Aaron Lennon and Jermaine Jenas will not feature in Redknapp's
strategy against Arsenal later today. Both players are currently
nursing a groin injury.
Nico Krancjar has joined the injury list, he damaged his ankle on
Sunday against Portmouth.

Harry Redknapp coach of Tottenham told the club's official website
that he won't lose sleep ahead of today's match due to injuries: "We
have a few injuries and we'll have to wait and see who is available,"
the gaffer maintained.
"There might be an opportunity for one of the younger lads, that's in
my mind at the moment. But we will be okay, whoever plays."

Campbell: bring on Spurs! I aint scared of 'em

Sol Campbell is confident he can withstand the pressure at White
Hart Lane next week.

The seasoned defender has being subjected to various types of
disgusting abuse in the past, whenever he faced his former club
[Tottenham], who incidentally fired him to limelight. Campbell is
fully aware of the situation on ground and is eager to prove Arsene
Wenger's critics who expressed dismay at his re-signing three months
ago wrong.

The 35-year-old said: "If the manager wants me to play, that is not a
problem for me. Whenever he needs me, I am there. I aint got time for
that sentimental stuff. There are five games to go, and you have just
got to be ruthless."

The prodigal son made it clear that their best alone won't be good
enough next week against Tottenham. He implored his team mates to put
aside the 4-1 drubbing they suffered at the hands of Catalan giants
Barcelona at the Camp Nou five days ago, and instead concentrate their
limited resources on the task at hand: "There is a lot of hard work to
be done and we have to get Barca out of our system," the veteran
defensive enforcer declared.

"You have got to recover and learn that this the level you have to get
to. This is a big time for us - We've got to regroup and re-think.
It'll be a great game at Spurs and I think it'll do us the world of
good.

Sol wants the Gunners to grow up [mentally and aggresively] if they
want us to believe they stand a chance of restoring parity in the League and
possibly putting an end to our barren trophy run in the process:
"Everyone has to learn and be honest about it," he added.

"Ask: "Where do I want my career going? You have to be honest with
yourself and say: "I must work harder, understand the game more and
realise it's a big world out there."