As Arsenal takes the field against bitter rivals Tottenham,they will be aware that it if recent history is anything to go by it will be infor a severe examination of their temperament. The last time they contested abitterly fought game, the Gunners came away with a stunning 5-2 victory afterbeing two goals down.
This result was a reversal of events between these twoteams. Tottenham have also been known for clawing back two-goal deficits inthis fixture in recent years,
In Oct 2011, Tottenham beat Arsenal by two goals to one inan enthralling but controversial affair. Earlier that year both sides had played a three all draw. In 2010, boththese sides played twice and lost once.
For Arsene Wenger this match will be another examination ofa squad that has experienced some turbulence in the recent past. Arsenal‘conspired’ to draw 3-3 against Fulham after throwing away a lead and anopportunity to go ahead in the 90th minute courtesy a penalty kick. The Gunnerswere left seething as the chance was spurned.
