Those who insist on misery are still embarrassed by Tottenham against Tamworth, but anyone with a bit of common sense would have moved on almost immediately after the game ended.
Extra time was requiredbut the Spurs got the job done. The end of They go to the North London Derby.
theirs Premier League indifference this term means the pressure is off when they visit the Emirates, but Ange Postecoglou will go a long way to uniting a disappointingly divided fan base if they claim a rare win at the other end of north London.
They enter the derby with some momentum after a difficult December, though Arsenaldespite their attacking struggles, are clear favorites to win on Wednesday.
Here's the Tottenham squad Ange could pick for the upcoming North London Derby.
GK: Antonin Kinsky – After an impressive debut, the new arrival Kinsky was secured in a complicated environment in Tamworth. The 21-year-old will get his first taste of the North London derby less than two weeks after joining the club.
RB: Pedro Porro – Porro was terrible at Tamworth and has struggled for most of the season. However, with a lack of full-backs, the Spaniard will continue at right-back on Wednesday.
CB: Radu Dragusin – Will Dragusin be the one to evoke memories of Younes Kabul by slotting home a memorable winner at the Emirates in midweek?
CB: Archie Gray – The teenager has impressed so much with his performances at centre-back, taking every challenge in his stride. Gray should continue alongside Dragus even if there is a chance Ben Davies returns.
LB: Djed Spence – Spence helped Tottenham get over the line on Sunday, with the once-maligned full-back emerging as one of the club's key players since starting against Southampton on December 15.
CM: Yves Bissouma – Bissouma was one of the few to look a little above the National League opposition on Sunday, with the chaotic midfielder stringing together several standout performances in a row.
CM: Lucas Bergvall – The Swede may have moved ahead of Pape Sarr on the midfield depth chart after his recent heroics. Bergvall is growing in stature every week and he will relish the occasion.
CM: James Maddison – Tottenham are a better team with maddison eroding, no doubt about that. The playmaker has been in and out of the XI this season, but he should be included from the start here, especially given how well he performed in the relevant fixture last season.
RW: Dejan Kulusevski – Spurs' Player of the Year was so far on the scoresheet at the weekend enjoying a rare spot on the bench. He should be relatively fresh for the derby, and Ange could use him against teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly.
ST: Dominic Solanke – Solanke has enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in north London and he will look to capitalize on a Arsenal The centre-back partnership, which hasn't looked as strong in recent weeks.
LW: Son Heung-min – Son will don the armband on Wednesday night in the hope of inspiring a rare victory at the Emirates. The South Korea international was playing for Hamburg's youth teams the last time Spurs won a Premier League game at this ground.