Three reasons on why Arsenal can beat Tottenham in the third round of FA Cup
The World’s most prestigious tournament might have lost its sheen in the last decade with the big teams looking to give their youngsters a go in the cup competitions to take the pressure away from the starting eleven albeit the excruciating Premier League action. However, when Tottenham travel to the Emirates to take on fierce cross city rivals, it will be surely a no holds barred affair and sparks will emanate from what is expected to be a feisty clash. Tottenham come into the game full of confidence after beating Manchester United at Old Trafford and defender Micheal Dawson has already claimed that Spurs will travel to the Emirates to scare the Gunners.
The 2005 FA Cup success was the last piece of silverware for Arsene Wenger’s side who are trophy less now for the last eight years. Wenger has already claimed that he will take the cup competitions very seriously and the third round derby clash against Spurs remains a bone of contention for either teams. Arsenal however have got the edge going into the game with full confidence, being top of the Premier League table and will be looking for yet another derby win against Tottenham. Here are the three ways we here at Soccersouls feel on how the Wenger’s goons can rub salt yet again on Tim Sherwood’s eleven.
1. Predictability against Uncertainty:
When a gale force hits an immovable object, it’s not about who wins or loses, it’s about who can stretch the other at the limit. Arsenal’s long list of injury concerns will keep Tim Sherwood’s men guessing till the starting eleven is announced. This will keep the away side tinkering about the much preferred 4-4-2 of Sherwood, which can be subjected to intense pressure at the back, evident from United’s repeated pressure at Old Trafford in the last twenty minutes. The defence held on but it only takes a split second to wilt. As per major tabloids, Arsenal are ready to unleash their latest bright, young star Gedion Zelalem, the 16-year-old midfield dubbed by many as the “next Cesc Fabregas,” against Sherwood’s men at the Emirates on Saturday. That’s when the unpredictability can hit a team hard on its face.