Arsenal take on Tottenham in the mini North London derby as Reserves League South returns this evening, with Neil Banfield’s young team playing for bragging rights abet it only small ones, but for Gooners, any win over Tottenham is one worth savouring.
A huge part in the revival has been Banfield has been able to call on some of Arsene Wenger’s first team, and that will continue tonight, with Lukasz Fabianski rotating with Mannone in goal, Armand Traore played against Liverpool on Saturday he returns to a more familiar left back slot, with Johan Djourou and James Dunne forming a solid spine to the team.
Fabianski
Rodgers – Nordtveit (c) – G.Hoyte – Traore
Ogogo – Dunne – Djourou – Barazite
Fonte – Sunu
Subs – Mannone, Cruise, Steer, Watt, Emmanuel-Thomas
Rui Fonte partners Gilles Sunu up front in a powerful line up, Neil Banfield has spoken about Sunu and admits tonight is a fantastic chance for the Frenchman to make an impact.
“We have more players to choose from at the moment, with some of the lads getting back from international duty,” said Banfield. “We can give some of the lads that have done well for Steve a go at this level. Gilles is one such lad and we hope he will enjoy himself tonight.”
With James Dunne, Johan Djourou, Gavin Hoyte, Abu Ogogo and Armand Traore all starting Arsenal have many fiery character’s in the side this evening, meaning expect some firm tackles and plenty of bookings at a bouncing Underhill, Neil Banfield also admitted his side will take the game seriously and go for the win.
“In Arsenal v Tottenham games there is always an added little bit of spice to it,” he said. “I think all of our lads are really looking forward to it.
The Tottenham side is strong, boasting January signings Chris Gunter, Alan Hutton and Brazil international Gilberto, a familiar face will line-up in goal for Tottenham as former Gunner Lee Butcher fresh from his loan spell at Wimbledon will look to put one over on his former team mates, Spurs also include Abdel Taarabt in the side.
My Prediction – Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham Hotshit
Full match report coming shortly after the kick off, the game is a 7pm kick off, and you can watch it live on Arseanal TV or Arsenal TV Online.
Quotes From Arsenal.com
Article By – J.Sanderson
Has Giles Sunu actually scored for Arsenal yet?
arsenal lack a winger isnt ogogo a right back i fought he played well against manu in the fa youth cup at right back. Paul rodgers should play left back because thats his normal position and gavin hoyte is too short to play centre back. we need a right winger and a left winger who beat full backs and score goals
Nope Sunu hasnt.
Ogogo is a right back mate, so is Rodgers, by trade not a left back.
Watt is a good left winger, and Hoyte is very quick.
we have good players coming through
dnt rate Ogogo or sunu i think we wasted are money buying him but yeah i think Watt is a good player its a shame he didn’t start this game