Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has responded to complaints made by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta – as per Football London – in his latest press conference. Arteta is worried at the rearranging of the North London derby.
With the top-four race still being hotly contested by both North London sides, Manchester United and West Ham – the clash between The Gunners and Spurs weighs heavy on the final outcome, come the end of the season.
The clash, at Tottenham’s new stadium, was due to take place on January 16. But due to Arsenal requesting the fixture was postponed due to numerous positive tests, the game was chalked off until rearranged.
That date is yet to come around, with broadcasters yet to decide when is best to play the game. Arteta complained in his press conference on Friday, and Conte has responded – refusing to be drawn on what is fair and unfair.
“I only want Arteta to remember the game between Tottenham and Arsenal that was postponed. My answer is enough, if someone wants to speak about fair. I don’t forget this. I don’t want to speak about fair or unfair.”
Conte on Arteta comments: Arsenal, Tottenham clash will be pivotal
Arsenal remain in the hotseat to pick up fourth place, but their defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday night reminded all that the Gunners do have weaknesses. They have a game in hand over Spurs, three points ahead.
But with that game in hand against Chelsea and the North London derby to be played, Spurs can quite easily reduce that deficit to nothing. Spurs themselves have a game in hand over West Ham and Manchester United.
Should they win that game, as things stand, they would go a point above the aforementioned two clubs. Indeed, Spurs take on West Ham on Sunday and the result of that game will also prove crucial in the race for the top four.
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