Garth Crooks has said that Arsenal are guaranteed of a top four finish this season based off the way that they played against Tottenham on Saturday.
“I don’t feel great,” he told the BBC. “If Arsenal play like that they’re guaranteed to end up in the top four. I’m concerned that it took Spurs two Arsenal goals to work out what mood they were in.
“If those Tottenham players are as good as we’re all told they are they would have anticipated Arsenal’s attacking earlier.
“Spurs found it difficult to even get to Arsenal’s goal. I’ve never said Tottenham would win the league, but we hope. It’s the hope that kills us!”
The Gunners went on to claim a 2-0 win in the North London derby through goals from Shkodran Mustafi and Alexis Sanchez. The loss will be of major frustration and will be a blow to their title hopes this season.
Arsenal were the dominant side on the day and managed to keep Spurs usual headline grabbers Dele Alli and Harry Kane at bay. The duo were taken off with 15 minutes remaining.
