Tottenham Hotspur picked up a massive victory in North London this afternoon to pile the pressure on Arsenal in the race for Champions League qualification.
Spurs edged out Burnley 1-0 to move fourth in the Premier League table and two points above the fifth-placed Gunners.
Arsenal suffered a demoralising 3-0 defeat away to Tottenham on Thursday night, in a game where victory would’ve guaranteed them at least fourth in the standings.
A Harry Kane penalty on the stroke of half time was enough for Antonio Conte’s troops today.
It was another contentious decision, with the Lilywhites also being awarded a dubious penalty in the demolition of Mikel Arteta’s side in midweek which Kane tucked away.
Kevin Campbell has appeared to suggest on Twitter that the Premier League want Tottenham to finish fourth above Arsenal, writing ‘100%’ in response to another tweet.
Fate in their hands
Campbell is right.
Well, he’s right about Champions League qualification being in Arsenal’s hands, not so much the conspiracy element.
And it is in their hands.
If Arteta’s side win their final two Premier League games then there’s nothing Tottenham can do; they’ll be back in the Champions League.
But that’s easier said than done.
Arsenal need to win away to Newcastle United tomorrow night in the biggest domestic game that the Gunners have had for years.
Should they lose, and with Tottenham having a much better goal difference, a point would be enough away to relegated Norwich City on the final day to see Conte’s side secure top four.
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