Michael Owen has stated that Tottenham have ‘far better players’ than Arsenal and they are also a ‘better team’.
The former England striker told Premier League Daily (18/05/22 at 12:50 pm) that Spurs also have a habit of beating the top teams, whereas Arsenal don’t.
Unless Tottenham produce an absolute ‘Spursy’ performance – and Ian Wright has warned against that – then Antonio Conte’s side should be playing Champions League football next season.
On the final day of the Premier League season, they head to already-relegated Norwich City knowing a point will secure fourth spot.
Owen spoke about the north London duo, their squads and who is better between the two.
“You look at the squads and Tottenham’s players, they have got far better players,” said Owen. “A lot more individually talented players. I think they have a manager that has been there, seen it and done it.
“Tottenham still throw in the odd result. That’s why they are fourth because they’re not as consistent as Liverpool and Manchester City.
“Tottenham, on their day, have shown they can beat those types of teams. Give them real problems. Tottenham are a very good team on their day.
“Whereas Arsenal, I don’t see them as being able to go to the top teams and beat them. I think Arsenal are more consistent in that they stay at their level more. Beat the lesser teams.
“But Tottenham can lose to a Burnley one week, then beat Manchester City the next week – on the whole Tottenham are a better team than Arsenal.”
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-BOUND SPURS HAVE KICKED ARSENAL IN THE TEETH
The fact that Tottenham are going to beat Arsenal to fourth spot is going to be a real kick in the teeth for the Gunners.
If it was Manchester United, then it probably would have resulted in a different reaction.
The simple reason being that, before a ball was kicked this term, Man United, and they probably still do, were regarded as having a far better squad.
Now, they have capitulated this term, whilst Arsenal have lost out in key moments, although, Ian Wright still feels Arteta has done ‘brilliantly’.
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