Almunia looking forward for Spurs clash

(GSM) – Manuel Almunia says Arsenal are unconcerned about the reception which awaits them at White Hart Lane when they meet Tottenham next Wednesday. The Gunners will be looking to stay in the Premier League title race after being eliminated of the Champions League at the hands of Barcelona.

Arsenal ‘keeper Almunia,believes a short trip across north London to face Spurs could be just the sort of encounter Arsene Wenger’s side needs to wake up from their European elimination grief.

“We are down and disappointed, but we have to accept that Barcelona were better than us in both legs and now we must focus on winning the Premier League,” the Spanish goalkeeper said.

“Tottenham are playing for a Champions League place and it will be a very tough game – no matter when we play or what we are fighting for, a derby match is special.

“Everybody has played at Tottenham’s stadium and we won’t be surprised by the hostility.

“We have played against them many times, so we know their football and support.”

“We are in a good place in the Premier League and we have to show big character as we have done already in big moments,” he said.

“We have to believe we can still win a trophy – if not, then we should go home and forget the season.

“At least we are in the league fighting for the title and that is what we want.

“We want to play the last few games where anything is possible, otherwise we would be very disappointed and bored.

“It is a completely different game against Spurs and I think we will be okay for that match.”