Arshavin Will Be Arsenal's Difference-Maker For Tottenham Game - Arsene Wenger

Russian recruit ready to roll against Spurs.

31-Oct-2009 2:06:12 AM

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Arsenal's attacking armoury will be too much for Tottenham Hotspur, according to Arsene Wenger, who believes Andrey Arshavin will play a key role in the north London derby - scheduled for kick-off on Saturday lunchtime.

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Tottenham made no secret of their pursuit of Arshavin while the forward donned Zenit St Petersburg colours and was angling for a move to one of Europe's bigger leagues. However, Wenger believes Arshavin will show Harry Redknapp and Spurs exactly what they missed out on when he takes to the Ashburton Grove pitch.

"Arshavin can change any game, anywhere at any moment so I believe he will have a great game tomorrow," Wenger explained to the Daily Mail.

"He is a player I love, not only because he is talented but because he is efficient. I am confident he will have a big impact on the game tomorrow."

Wenger also dismissed the recent comments made by former spearheading striker Emmanuel Adebayor; the Togo international recently suggested that should Arsenal fail to secure Champions League football, then they can wave goodbye to captain Cesc Fabregas.

"Frankly, I'm not really bothered about what he says."

 Alan Dawson

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