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[스포츠조선 김성원 기자]Tottenham and Arsenal are representative enemies in the English Premier League (EPL). The ‘North London Derby’ where the two teams face each other is also notorious.
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The first ‘North London Derby’ of the season between Tottenham and Arsenal will be held. The two teams will clash at Arsenal’s home on the 24th (Korean time).
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Former Tottenham and Arsenal players also add strength by sniping at their rivals even if they leave the team or retire. Former Arsenal player Paul Merson poured out negative criticism towards Tottenham at the time of Harry Kane’s transfer.
He said through ‘Sky Sports’, “Kane scored 30 goals last season, but Tottenham failed to achieve the goal. I feel sorry for manager Enze Postecoglou, but if Kane stays, Tottenham has the possibility of being in the ‘big four’. “If we leave, the team will not be in the top 10,” he said.
And, “If Kane leaves, Tottenham is 100% a bottom-tier team. Who will achieve the goal? Tottenham finished 8th place last season. I like James Maddison. He is a good player. But Leicester City was relegated.” emphasized.
The lid was opened. Although it is early in the season, Tottenham is exceeding everyone’s expectations. Tottenham is undefeated in 5 consecutive games (4 wins, 1 draw) in the EPL.
They only drew in the first round against Brentford. They recorded four consecutive wins by defeating Manchester United, Bournemouth, Burnley, and Sheffield United.
In particular, the Sheffield match was outstanding. Despite a wave of attacks, Tottenham allowed Gustavo Hammer to score the first goal in the 28th minute of the second half. Regular time stopped at the 45 mark in the second half, and injury time lasted 12 minutes.
Even then the score was 0-1. At this point, a reversal was usually not easy. The word ‘Spursey’, used to mock Tottenham, also reappeared.
However, ‘New Tottenham’, led by coach Postekoglou, was different. A major reversal occurred in the 53rd minute of the second half. Substitute Richarlison turned the game around with a header. And two minutes later, Dejan Kulusevski scored the winning goal after receiving a pass from Richarlison. Tottenham ended up winning 2-1.
Merson attracted attention by reluctantly acknowledging Tottenham after the Sheffield game. He commented on his SNS, ‘It hurts my heart to say it, but it was a fantastic comeback by Tottenham.’
Arsenal also currently has 4 wins and 1 draw. Tottenham is ahead in goal scoring in second place, and Arsenal is fourth. This weekend, the fates of the two teams diverge again.
Before the ‘North London Derby’, Arsenal must also play the first leg of the European Champions League group stage against PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) on the 21st, so their steps are not light. Reporter Kim Seong-won newsme@sportschosun.com
2023-09-19 06:08:00
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