Harry Redknapp says his Spurs side is full of confidence
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Harry Redknapp says his Spurs side is full of confidence
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp insists there is little to choose between his team and bitter rivals Arsenal ahead of their Premier League clash this weekend. Spurs are level on points with Arsene Wenger's men, albeit having played a game more, and they continue to dream of grabbing a Champions League place. "I feel we're getting closer to them, without a doubt," Redknapp said. "They play fantastic football but so do we. We have a squad here capable of matching anyone so we will be going there to win the game, absolutely. We always go for it and we only know one way to play. "We'll be positive and take it to them. Certain parts of our game can cause them problems and we have to take it to them and give them something to think about it." Spurs are looking for their first league win over Arsenal since 1999. They have never won at the Emirates Stadium and their last win at Highbury was in 1993. However, Redknapp has been encouraged by his first year in charge at White Hart Lane, pointing towards the quality at his disposal among his first team. "Maybe Arsenal have got a bit more strength in depth, a few more younger players ready to step into the first team, but I think we've got a terrific squad and in certain areas we are stronger than them," he said. "We've improved by bringing in three strikers, we're strong at central defence and we have two terrific goalkeepers. We have a squad that can cope at the very highest level." Redknapp needs to utilise his squad as winger Aaron Lennon has an ankle injury, meaning David Bentley will make his first league start of the season. Luka Modric is a long-term injury concern and Jermain Defoe is suspended, meaning Redknapp will not have three of his key attacking players. He is confident Peter Crouch can cause Arsenal problems after returning from a groin problem.
ITN | October 30, 2009
