Carling Cup - Tottenham v Arsenal preview

Eurosport - Tue, 22 Jan 21:33:00 2008

Tottenham are on course for Wembley as they lead north London rivals Arsenal 4-1 in the Carling Cup semi-final second leg.

Spurs celebrate, FOOTBALL, EMPICS - 0

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger saw his free-flowing team struggle at home in the first leg against Spurs, but come out with a 1-1 draw.

However he said that he feels they can go into a hostile White Hart Lane and emerge victorious over the two games.

"In the last six months we have gained that extra bit that can give us qualification at White Hart Lane," he said.

"We have what it takes to handle any atmosphere because the advantage with our players is that they have been in front of heated crowds with a lot of pressure - and they handled that.

"In the first game we were not at our best and we got out of it with a very good result. Therefore we are in a fantastic situation - we could already be out and now we have an opportunity to qualify.

"I am convinced that we will do it."

Wenger will again employ his policy of filling his side with youngsters in this competition, but will be forced to add a little experience into the mix due to injuries and players away at the African Cup of Nations.

Philippe Senderos and Johan Djourou are both out injured, so William Gallas will play in the centre of defence, possibly next to Gilberto. Theo Walcott is set to return to the side, but Robin van Persie is definitely out.

Spurs midfielder Steed Malbranque is available again after suspension but may not get the nod against their arch rivals. Ledley King is likely to return to the heart of the defence, but new signing Chris Gunter is cup-tied.

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