After this crushing defeat, even the manager conceded they had little chance of hauling themselves off the canvas and back into the race for a top-four finish after this latest body-blow. Tottenham's stunning recent home form meant this was always going to be a major test for Arsene Wenger's side. But the backdrop to this game - the final derby before the old White Hart Lane succumbs to the bulldozers with the final outcome significant to the ambitions of both clubs - also meant this was the perfect opportunity for Arsenal to make a statement about the spirit Wenger insists remains within his squad. Results earlier in the day played into the Gunners' hands; win both games in hand and they...
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