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Arsenal are nowhere near as good as Tottenham in this respect, claims Jermaine Jenas
JERMAINE JENAS is adamant Tottenham’s midfield is much better than Arsenal’s.
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Tottenham picked up a point when they drew 1-1 away to Arsenal at the Emirates before the international break.
Mauricio Pochettino’s men stifled their bitter rivals at times, setting up in a 3-4-1-2 formation.
Although Spurs and Arsenal both spent money on strengthening their respective midfields over the summer - Jenas reckons there is only one winner in this department.
Victor Wanyama in action for Tottenham against Arsenal
Granit Xhaka (left) celebrates Arsenal's goal against Tottenham
We learned on Sunday that their central midfield is nowhere near as good as Tottenham’s
“Arsenal may have been in better form of late, but we learned on Sunday that their central midfield is nowhere near as good as Tottenham’s,” Jenas wrote in his Yahoo Sports column.
“Francis Coquelin had a decent game, but Victor Wanyama, Mousa Dembele and Christian Eriksen, playing in a slightly deeper role, were dominant.
Mauricio Pochettino set his side up differently against Arsenal
“When you look at the two major midfield signings the sides made in the summer, Wanyama looks a far better purchase than Granit Xhaka.”
Spurs will be searching for their first Premier League win in five when they face West Ham after the international break.
Arsene Wenger meanwhile, will be hoping to get one over old foe Jose Mourinho when the Gunners visit Old Trafford a week on Saturday.
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