Who didn't see this coming? This is the best I've seen Arsenal play in months and they were outclassed by Spurs. Other than the insufficiently motivated Ozil, I don't have anything bad to say about our starters. Spurs had more good chances, but they still needed a lucky rebound to Dele and a dive from Kane to put the ball in the net. I can't argue with the result: Spurs are the better team.
That's all I'm going to say about this hard-fought but ultimately depressing game. The aftermath should include an end to the silly emphasis on this rivalry, which has for too long served as a sop for our underperforming. It should also cause a rethink of the apparent decision to keep Wenger on, but it won't. This was our chance to take control of the top four race, but the opening provided by the Manchester clubs' pratfall earlier today has been slammed shut. We could pass United, but I doubt that Liverpool or City (with no distractions) is going to drop so many points that this so-so Gunners team could pass them. It's the FA Cup final to look forward to now. Why not?
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