Ange Postecoglou
TottenhamMikel Arteta
Arsenal
Meeting Highlights…LAST DEFEAT
You prefer games, absolutely, especially at this time of year and particularly when a lot of football is happening and you are not involved. But we have tried to use the time as well as possible, trained hard and now we are looking forward to having a game. It is not a reference point for Arsenal. The players have learned a hell of a lot out of it but when playing such a big game, a derby, what has happened previously in the immediate past or further back is irrelevant.
…INJURY REPORT
It is a disappointing one for Destiny and for ourselves as well. He has been a big part of our year. It was an unfortunate incident in training but the op has gone well so hopefully that gives him pre-season to get back into it. Pedro Porro and Richarlison have both trained all week and will be available for selection.
…ABOUT THE MATCH
Every time you are out there, it is a chance to measure yourself. I have a fair idea of where we are at, the progress we have made and what we need to make. This time of year you want to be playing for something. The games we are in will have something on them so I am looking forward to it. It is a chance to measure ourselves against teams we want to be challenging on a more consistent basis.
…ARTETA
He has done an outstanding job. He was recognised by the club as the man to lead them forward and they have supported him ever since. They have been disciplined in building a side for sustained success and they have been challenging now for the past two to three years to do that.
Ange Postecoglou
Manager on Tottenham…LAST DEFEAT
You prefer games, absolutely, especially at this time of year and particularly when a lot of football is happening and you are not involved. But we have tried to use the time as well as possible, trained hard and now we are looking forward to having a game. It is not a reference point for Arsenal. The players have learned a hell of a lot out of it but when playing such a big game, a derby, what has happened previously in the immediate past or further back is irrelevant.
…INJURY REPORT
It is a disappointing one for Destiny and for ourselves as well. He has been a big part of our year. It was an unfortunate incident in training but the op has gone well so hopefully that gives him pre-season to get back into it. Pedro Porro and Richarlison have both trained all week and will be available for selection.
…ABOUT THE MATCH
Every time you are out there, it is a chance to measure yourself. I have a fair idea of where we are at, the progress we have made and what we need to make. This time of year you want to be playing for something. The games we are in will have something on them so I am looking forward to it. It is a chance to measure ourselves against teams we want to be challenging on a more consistent basis.
…ARTETA
He has done an outstanding job. He was recognised by the club as the man to lead them forward and they have supported him ever since. They have been disciplined in building a side for sustained success and they have been challenging now for the past two to three years to do that.
Mikel Arteta
Manager on Arsenal…TITLE CHANCES
Now we are there. We have to look at ourselves and try to perform in the best possible way to win our matches and I can’t wait to see what happens. That’s what we discuss. It sounds a bit repetitive but it’s what we have to do.
…SQUAD DEVELOPEMENT
Yeah, the availability, we mentioned before is going to be something key. It’s true that apart from Jurrien, we’re going to be very close to having everybody available and that’s a huge boost. That elevates the training sessions, the competition between the players and to pick the right line-up, to change the game. It’s something really important. Obviously we are fully focused on this one because of what’s at stake and we really want to get the job done. We know as well that it’s a very young team with a really bright future and still a lot of room for improvement and we will try to keep developing it.
…DERBY
I'm really impressed with what he’s done and also prior to that, because I knew him when he was in the Australian national team, and when he was in Japan as well, I followed him when he was at Celtic, and he’s always been super clear with a really clear direction and identity of how his teams play, and I love the way his teams play. So, I think he’s been very good.
…ANGE
I'm really impressed with what he’s done and also prior to that, because I knew him when he was in the Australian national team, and when he was in Japan as well, I followed him when he was at Celtic, and he’s always been super clear with a really clear direction and identity of how his teams play, and I love the way his teams play. So, I think he’s been very good.