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| A Tottenham win could give them the belief to be a top four side |
THE statistic still surprises, even though perhaps it shouldn't.
Can it really be 20 years since Tottenham Hotspur finished higher in the Premier League than Arsenal at the end of a season?
It is one measure, among many, of the high standards that Arsene Wenger has brought to the Gunners in his two decades at the club.
This afternoon the north London rivals meet again, and with Spurs resurgent under the intelligent and low-key management of Mauricio Pocchetino.
Another statistic stands out. Spurs have not lost in the League since the opening day of the campaign, an unfortunate 1-0 defeat at Manchester United courtesy of an own goal in a match they mostly dominated.
Tottenham have a young team, but one full of energy, ambition and skill.
The class of Christian Eriksen and teenage English midfielder Delle Alli shines out.
The Arsenal result will not make or break Spurs' season. But a good performance against an old enemy would provide more proof that this could be a special time for Tottenham.
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Savage battle is embarassing but Terry is in another world
THE public war of words between John Terry and Robbie Savage about who is entitled to a credible opinion about football is more than laughable.
You don't have to enjoy Savage's style of punditry, or be persuaded by his views, to absolutely defend his right to say what he thinks.
You can absolutely admire Terry's long-term excellence as one of the finest defenders of his generation - and also condemn his arrogance in talking about fellow professionals like Savage "who played at a really bad level".
If Terry believes that 39 caps for Wales and 346 Premier League career matches is "a really bad level" of football he really does exist in an ivory tower far removed from the real world.
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| Experienced he may be, but in touch John Terry is not |
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