Tottenham boss Martin Jol is relishing the prospect of getting one
over Arsenal when the sides meet at White Hart Lane this
weekend.
Spurs have not beaten The Gunners since 1999 when goals from
Steffen Iversen and Tim Sherwood secured a 2-1 success.
Jol and co began the season with hopes of finishing above Arsenal
in the league, but after a slow start the Dutchman is just looking
to boost their fortunes with a rare league win over their
rivals.
"It's not only getting above Arsenal it's beating them. That would
be a nice thing, because we've not beaten them for nine years," Jol
stated.
"The main thing for us is getting points on the board. We have to
change things. We're in a position we don't like and we have to
improve on that.
"There is not a big gap so if we get the win we'll be fine."
Gunners boost
Arsenal have been boosted by manager Arsene Wenger's decision to
sign a new contract at Emirates Stadium and Jol believes continuity
is their strength.
"That is their main quality, that there is a lot of continuity at
that club," he continued.
"They are an ambitious club and they want to win the title and I
like that. For Arsenal, being fourth is maybe not enough for
them.
"Arsenal would have liked to have won things last year and they
didn't, but there was still no panic.
"We want to achieve our goals. Where we end up? You can make a
judgement on that at the end of the season."
No excuses
Jol is refusing to make excuses ahead of this weekend's game by
stating fatigue could be a problem for his players following a busy
week of international action.
"Everyone can say (international week) is a problem, but on the
other hand the other teams have the same problem.
"The better you are the more internationals you have. The only
thing you can do is prepare your team as best as possible.
"It's certainly positive for us that we have five, six or maybe
more players that haven't played games this week."
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