Friday, 14th March, 2014
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has talked up Tottenham's quality ahead of Sunday's north London derby, putting their troubles this season down to signing a large number of players in the summer.
Andre Villas-Boas lost his job as Spurs manager in December, replaced by Tim Sherwood, who is also having trouble teasing the best out of a squad which was significantly strengthened over the summer following the departure of Gareth Bale to Real Madrid.
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For Wenger there is little doubt that Spurs have much quality within their ranks, with perhaps just a little time the missing ingredient.
"Tottenham have bought so many players that it might take them some time to get the right balance or find the right level. I think they are a good side", Wenger said via his club's site.
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"I still think it always takes time when you bring in many new players, but you cannot say Spurs have had a bad season, they’ve had a good season and they are there.
"Like everyone else, like we have, they have gone through good and bad periods."
Tottenham warmed up for the derby by losing 3-1 against Benfica in midweek Europa League action, while Arsenal drew 1-1 at Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
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