'If I had to put money on it, it would be on Tottenham' - Gary Neville backs Spurs to beat Arsenal in race for top four

Momentum has shifted in Tottenham’s favour following their north London derby win over Arsenal, and Gary Neville has backed Spurs to beat the Gunners to fourth place in the Premier League. A win for Arsenal on Thursday evening would have shut the door on Spurs’ hopes, but Mikel Arteta’s men shot themselves in the foot in a 3-0 loss.

Ad/> Cedric Soares conceded an early penalty for a rash challenge on Heung-min Son, which was scored by Harry Kane, and Rob Holding picked up two cards in quick succession before half-time. Premier LeagueTottenham turned up for the derby, Arsenal fell apart — The Warm-Up2 HOURS AGO It all combined to see Spurs secure a comfortable win and move within a point of Arsenal with two games remaining in the season.

Arsenal face Newcastle away and Everton at home in their final two games, while Spurs take on Burnley at home and Norwich away. Spurs have a vastly superior goal difference, which is another thing in their favour, but Arsenal have their destiny in their own hands.

The atmosphere was amazing — Conte praises Spurs fans A beautiful game was destroyed — Arteta fuming after loss Despite that, Neville said on his Sky Sports podcast that he would put money on Spurs securing fourth place. «I think Tottenham will beat Burnley and Arsenal will have to win their last two matches — but I'm not sure they will,” Neville said.

“Tonight was a really big blow — I might be wrong and I'm neutral between these two clubs — but I do feel now if I had to put money on it, it would be on Tottenham.» Neville was critical of Holding on commentary, and did not change his stance a few hours after the event. “The big determining factor was the red card for Holding, but it did take away from the game a little bit,”