Post by Taxigirl on Nov 7, 2003 9:26:37 GMT
to beat THFC'
What a difference a goal makes. Without Ashley Cole's late effort against Dynamo Kiev, the mood at the training ground would have been one of regret on Thursday.
Instead, Arsene Wenger and his players were in a relaxed frame of mind as they prepared for Saturday's North London derby against Tottenham.
It's been a gruelling but successful week with wins over Leeds United and Dynamo in the bag. Now Wenger wants his team to raise themselves once more for the eagerly-anticipated clash with Tottenham.
"It's our third game in a week so there is a slight concern about tiredness," he told Arsenal.com. "We will have to be at the top of our game to beat Tottenham.
"It's always a tough game. It's a big derby and, after winning at Elland Road, it's important to come back to Highbury in the League and win again."
What a difference a goal makes. Without Ashley Cole's late effort against Dynamo Kiev, the mood at the training ground would have been one of regret on Thursday.
Instead, Arsene Wenger and his players were in a relaxed frame of mind as they prepared for Saturday's North London derby against Tottenham.
It's been a gruelling but successful week with wins over Leeds United and Dynamo in the bag. Now Wenger wants his team to raise themselves once more for the eagerly-anticipated clash with Tottenham.
"It's our third game in a week so there is a slight concern about tiredness," he told Arsenal.com. "We will have to be at the top of our game to beat Tottenham.
"It's always a tough game. It's a big derby and, after winning at Elland Road, it's important to come back to Highbury in the League and win again."
