Roy Keane and Paul Merson predict Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard will 'absolutely destroy' Spurs star who 'gets caught out quite a bit' in north London derby
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Roy Keane and Paul Merson predict Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard will 'absolutely destroy' Spurs star who 'gets caught out quite a bit' in north London derby

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Roy Keane and Paul Merson have slammed one of Tottenham's players before stating that Martin Odegaard will 'absolutely destroy him' in the north London derby. Ange Postecoglou's team selection was questioned ahead of the north London derby Sky pundits claimed that Martin Odegaard will 'absolutely destroy' one of the Spurs players Roy Keane and Paul Merson heavily criticised the Spurs player ahead of kick-off Your browser does not support iframes. He creates, dictates, you have to try and stop him.’ However, former Arsenal star Merson slammed the decision and stated that Odegaard will be licking his lips when coming up against the Dane. When they have the ball, he’ll start wanting to play it, but his natural reaction should be: “I’m in this team to stop him playing, so I’m just going to hook on him.” Keane doubled down on Merson's comments as he said: ’For all his experience, I don’t think Hojbjerg actually shows it.

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Tottenham extend winning run to continue mini-revival under Ange Postecoglou
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Tottenham extend winning run to continue mini-revival under Ange Postecoglou

The Independent  

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Micky van de Ven RETURNS to Tottenham starting line-up in major boost for Ange Postecoglou after being sidelined for two months
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Micky van de Ven RETURNS to Tottenham starting line-up in major boost for Ange Postecoglou after being sidelined for two months

Daily Mail  

Micky van de Ven is starting for Tottenham for the first time since early December in a pivotal boost to Ange Postecoglou and his injury-hit band of stars. Asked about Van de Ven in the build-up to the clash, Postecoglou told TNT Sports: 'We'll see, probably 45 will do him tonight. Micky van de Ven is back in Tottenham's starting …

Premier League 2024-25: Postecoglou defends Spurs’ lack of action in transfer market
2 months ago

Premier League 2024-25: Postecoglou defends Spurs’ lack of action in transfer market

The Hindu  

Ange Postecoglou on Friday defended Tottenham’s lack of activity in the January transfer window, saying the club is “working as hard as it can” to bring in reinforcements for his injury-hit squad. Tottenham has dropped to 14th in the Premier League table before Sunday’s trip to relegation-threatened Everton after six defeats in its past eight league games. January’s not an …

Ange Postecoglou takes 'responsibility' for Tottenham's 'unacceptable' display in north London derby defeat by bitter rivals Arsenal as he labels it 'nowhere near good enough'
2 months ago

Ange Postecoglou takes 'responsibility' for Tottenham's 'unacceptable' display in north London derby defeat by bitter rivals Arsenal as he labels it 'nowhere near good enough'

Daily Mail  

Ange Postecoglou blamed himself for Tottenham's derby defeat against Arsenal - but insisted they will keep plugging away with their gung-ho style. Spurs came out all guns blazing as Brennan Johnson and James Maddison came on for the second half but Postecoglou's attack-first men managed just two shots on target all evening. 'We weren’t good enough, especially in the first …

Ange Postecoglou hits back at critics trying to ‘bring us down’ after Tottenham held
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ange Postecoglou hits back at critics trying to ‘bring us down’ after Tottenham held

The Independent  

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Martin Odegaard showed Arsenal exactly what they've been missing with talismanic display in 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Martin Odegaard showed Arsenal exactly what they've been missing with talismanic display in 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest

Daily Mail  

As the well-worn saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Having spent two months in stuttering form as Martin Odegaard recovered from an ankle injury, the sight of their talismanic captain in top gear on Saturday was a very welcome one indeed for the Gunners. The Norwegian’s passing, dribbling and pressing are crucial to Mikel Arteta’s blueprint, which was …

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard closing in on return to full fitness
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard closing in on return to full fitness

The Independent  

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Tottenham preparing to give it ‘a crack’ against Man City – Ange Postecoglou
10 months, 1 week ago

Tottenham preparing to give it ‘a crack’ against Man City – Ange Postecoglou

The Independent  

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Chelsea punish Tottenham’s glaring weakness to leave Ange Postecoglou with his first Spurs crisis
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Chelsea punish Tottenham’s glaring weakness to leave Ange Postecoglou with his first Spurs crisis

The Independent  

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'You wouldn't see that in an under 12s game': Paul Merson SLAMS Tottenham's defending for Arsenal's opening goal as his former side triumphed 3-2 in the North London derby
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'You wouldn't see that in an under 12s game': Paul Merson SLAMS Tottenham's defending for Arsenal's opening goal as his former side triumphed 3-2 in the North London derby

Daily Mail  

Paul Merson offered a scathing assessment of Tottenham's defending after Ange Postecoglou's side were defeated 3-2 in the North London derby. Paul Merson slammed Tottenham's defending as they conceded early in the North London derby The former Arsenal star insisted such poor positioning from a set piece wouldn't even be seen in a youth game Arsenal's opener marked the 13th …

DANNY MURPHY: Ange Postecoglou needs to adapt or Tottenham will suffer against Arsenal... it's admirable to have strong principles but there's nothing wrong in mixing it up
10 months, 3 weeks ago

DANNY MURPHY: Ange Postecoglou needs to adapt or Tottenham will suffer against Arsenal... it's admirable to have strong principles but there's nothing wrong in mixing it up

Daily Mail  

Tottenham don't tend to deviate from 'Angeball'. It's admirable to have strong principles but in a one-off derby against one of the best pressing teams in the country, there's also nothing wrong in mixing things up to avoid playing into Arsenal's hands. I wouldn't see any shame in Ange Postecoglou introducing a couple of surprises to knock Mikel Arteta's title …

Ange Postecoglou dreams big but Tottenham must face reality after Fulham thumping
1 year ago

Ange Postecoglou dreams big but Tottenham must face reality after Fulham thumping

The Telegraph  

In recent weeks, Ange Postecoglou has been unwilling to engage with the idea that Tottenham Hotspur are simply in a battle for Champions League places. It may not be a truth that Postecoglou wishes to confront, but it is the truth nonetheless that his players are indeed locked in a tussle for the Champions League places, rather than anything more. …

Roy Keane slams Liverpool for 'defending like a pub team' to allow Arsenal back into the title race after 3-1 win at the Emirates... and blames captain Virgil van Dijk for ALL THREE Gunners goals
1 year, 1 month ago

Roy Keane slams Liverpool for 'defending like a pub team' to allow Arsenal back into the title race after 3-1 win at the Emirates... and blames captain Virgil van Dijk for ALL THREE Gunners goals

Daily Mail  

Roy Keane has blamed Virgil van Dijk for all three Arsenal goals on Sunday Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher slammed Virgil van Dijk's defending, blaming him for all three goals as Arsenal beat Liverpool 3-1 at the Emirates on Sunday. In an important clash in the race for the Premier League title, Arsenal regained the lead when a defensive miscommunication …

'Another masterclass WASTED': Arsenal fans blast Martin Odegaard's team-mates for letting him down in loss to West Ham as he puts in a '9/10' performance
1 year, 2 months ago

'Another masterclass WASTED': Arsenal fans blast Martin Odegaard's team-mates for letting him down in loss to West Ham as he puts in a '9/10' performance

Daily Mail  

Arsenal suffered a 2-0 defeat to West Ham on Thursday night at the Emirates Arsenal fans have hit out at their team following their 2-0 defeat against West Ham after a video of Martin Odegaard's highlights has gone viral online. Despite the loss, Odegaard's highlights reel appeared online showing the Arsenal star's creative brilliance on the ball, evading West Ham …

Ange Postecoglou reveals Tottenham will never compromise on their tactics as the Spurs boss jokes his side would still have had a 'crack' at Chelsea even if they were down to FIVE men
1 year, 4 months ago

Ange Postecoglou reveals Tottenham will never compromise on their tactics as the Spurs boss jokes his side would still have had a 'crack' at Chelsea even if they were down to FIVE men

Daily Mail  

Ange Postecoglou insisted Tottenham will always play their style and jokingly remarked his team would 'have a crack' even if they were playing with just five men. Spurs had their unbeaten Premier League run trashed by Chelsea in Monday's derby as Nicolas Jackson scored a second half hat-trick for the visitors. However, Tottenham still took plenty of plaudits despite the …

Premier League: Too early for Spurs title race talk, says Postecoglou
1 year, 4 months ago

Premier League: Too early for Spurs title race talk, says Postecoglou

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur is on top of the Premier League standings and unbeaten in its opening nine games, but there’s still a long way to go, manager Ange Postecoglou said on Thursday. “There’s a real good reason that no manager will talk about the title in October and November and that’s because we all know there’s a long way to go,” …

Tottenham Hotspur's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg Reacts to Manager Antonio Conte's Stern Remarks
1 year, 11 months ago

Tottenham Hotspur's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg Reacts to Manager Antonio Conte's Stern Remarks

News 18  

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has put his thoughts on boss AntonioConte’s furious press conference following Tottenham Hotspur’s disappointing 3-3 draw against Southampton on March 18. Hojbjerg, who has been a regular starter for the Italian manager, thinks it was a “ very honest and open” statement from the coach’s perspective. For a reason, Hojbjergalso highlighted Tottenham’s disappointing display of football in the …

PLAYER RATINGS: Martin Odegaard looked imperious again as Arsenal beat Tottenham 2-0
2 years, 2 months ago

PLAYER RATINGS: Martin Odegaard looked imperious again as Arsenal beat Tottenham 2-0

Daily Mail  

Arsenal kept their title hunt going on Sunday with an impressive 2-0 win over North London rivals Tottenham. Hugo Lloris scored an own goal in a disappointing performance against Arsenal TOTTENHAM Hugo Lloris – Had a nightmare for Arsenal’s opener and then beaten from range by Odegaard. 5.5 Clement Lenglet – Allowed Arsenal too much joy down Spurs’ left, with …

Paul Merson hails Martin Odegaard's sublime assist against Brighton
2 years, 2 months ago

Paul Merson hails Martin Odegaard's sublime assist against Brighton

Daily Mail  

Paul Merson hailed Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard after their 4-2 win over Brighton on New Year's Eve - likening his vision on the football pitch to snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan. Martin Odegaard was named man of the match for his display at Brighton - his miraculous pass round the corner the highlight Speaking as a pundit on Sky Sports, Arsenal …

Tottenham vs Ajax player ratings: Donny van de Beek and Frenkie de Jong superb on tough night for Spurs
5 years, 10 months ago

Tottenham vs Ajax player ratings: Donny van de Beek and Frenkie de Jong superb on tough night for Spurs

The Independent  

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Spurs frustrated by 10-man Arsenal
16 years, 1 month ago

Spurs frustrated by 10-man Arsenal

The Independent  

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