Arsenal vs Tottenham was a record-breaking fixture from the second the sport kicked off thanks to 3 fresh-faced stars.
That is as a result of that is the primary time in Premier League historical past that three gamers aged 18 or youthful have began in a north London derby.
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Myles Lewis-Skelly was named within the beginning line-up for the Gunners, whereas Ange Postecoglou named each Archie Grey and Lucas Bergvall in his staff for the conflict.
In a sport that usually cries out for skilled heads, it signifies that this one shall be influenced at each ends of the pitch, and the age spectrum.
Lewis-Skelly solely turned 18 in September and made his fifteenth senior look for Arsenal after being named at left-back.
In the meantime Bergvall and Grey, who turned 18 in February and March final 12 months respectively, have been common options for Ange Postecoglou’s facet.
Grey has been a key participant since arriving from Leeds United and regardless of being a central midfielder, has commonly been used at centre-back of late because of the staff’s harm issues.
As for Bergvall, it was simply his fourth begin within the Premier League for Tottenham – a giant problem for a participant who continues to be adapting to life in England.
With either side lacking key gamers, the conflict on the Emirates Stadium was a giant alternative for either side to get their seasons again on monitor.
Whereas Spurs squeezed via with an extra-time win over Tamworth within the FA Cup, Arsenal have been hoping for a response after being knocked out by Man United.
A win for Arsenal would put them inside 4 factors of Premier League leaders Liverpool.
In the meantime a win for Tottenham would see them leapfrog West Ham into twelfth spot within the desk.
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