Those who insist on misery are still banging on about Tottenham’s embarrassment at Tamworth, but anyone with an ounce of common sense would have moved on almost immediately after the game ended.
Extra time was neededbut the Spurs got the job done. End. They are going to the North London Derby.
Theirs Premier League indifference this term means the pressure is off when they visit the Emirates, but Ange Postecoglou will do much to unite a frustratingly divided fan base if they pick up a rare win at the other end of north London.
However, they enter the derby with a little enthusiasm after a difficult December Arsenaldespite their attacking problems, they are clear favorites to win on Wednesday.
This is the Tottenham squad that Ange could pick for the upcoming North London derby.
GK: Antonin Kinsky – After an impressive debut, a new one Kinsky was convinced of the awkward environment in Tamworth. The 21-year-old will enjoy his first taste of the North London Derby less than two weeks after joining the club.
RB: Pedro Porro – Porro was poor at Tamworth and struggled for most of the season. However, with a shortage of full-backs, the Spaniard will continue at right-back on Wednesday.
CB: Radu Dragušin – Will it be Dragusin who evokes memories of Younes Kabul by bringing home an unforgettable winner at the Emirates in midweek?
CB: Archie Gray – The teenager impressed many with his performances at centre-back, taking every challenge in his stride. Gray should continue alongside Dragusin even if there is a chance Ben Davies returns.
LB: Grandpa Spence – Spence helped Tottenham over the line on Sunday, with the once-maligned full-back becoming one of the club’s leading players since starting against Southampton December 15.
CM: Yves Bissouma – Bissouma was one of the few to look a bit better against National League opposition on Sunday, with the chaotic midfielder stringing together a string of outstanding performances.
CM: Lucas Bergvall – The Swede may have jumped ahead of Pape Sarr on the midfield depth chart after his recent heroics. Bergvall is growing every week and will love this opportunity.
CM: James Maddison – Tottenham they are a better team with Maddison spinning, no doubt about that. The playmaker has been in and out of the XI this season but should be included from the start here, especially given how well he did in the proper fixture last season.
RW: Dejan Kulusevski – The Spurs Player of the Year has so far been on the scoresheet at the weekend enjoying a rare spot on the bench. He should be relatively fresh for the derby and Ange could use him against teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly.
ST: Dominic Solanke – Solanke has enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in north London and will be looking to capitalize on it Arsenal a centre-back partnership that hasn’t looked as potent in recent weeks.
LW: Son Heung-min – Son will put on the armband on Wednesday night as he hopes to push for a rare win at the Emirates. The South Korean international was plying his trade in Hamburg’s youth teams the last time Spurs won a Premier League game at this ground.
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