Twitter reacts as Arsenal draw Tottenham in the Carabao Cup
By Kian Long
The two North London rivals will meet again, as Arsenal host Tottenham in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup.
This competition is beginning to serve Arsenal well, and they’re getting closer to winning it. Last year, the Gunners suffered a loss in the final at the hands of Manchester City. This year, they will look to seek vengeance, but it’s never going to be easy when you have Tottenham in your path.
On the 17th of December, right before Christmas, the two rivals won’t look to spread the festivities, they will only want to win. It will be the second time the two clash at Emirates Stadium, as Arsenal will also host Tottenham in the Premier League just over two weeks before.
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The last time the two sides met in this competition, Mathieu Flamini scored a brace and gave Arsenal the win. However, Spurs have rapidly improved since then, and their North London derby is looking impressive. All of this will make for the perfect encounter if you’re watching as a neutral.
When it comes to derbies, form is not an important factor. However, if you were to look at this, then you would favour Arsenal. The Gunners are on a 12-game unbeaten record, drawing only once.
Tottenham beat West Ham in order to reach the quarterfinal, so they will have had their London derby preparations. It was a 3-1 scoreline, with Lucas Perez of all people scoring for West Ham. Arsenal, on the other hand, looked shaky, but still managed to pick up the win against Blackpool.
Obviously, the two rival fans are known for going at it on social media. Here are some of the best reactions as the draw was made…
Arsenal vs. Spurs will of course be played at the Emirates as only one of the clubs actually has a football stadium.
— JB™️ (@gunnerpunner) October 31, 2018
It didn’t take long for the stadia jokes to come rolling in.
Quarter Final: Spurs beat Arsenal on Penalties.
— Ashley Watts (@AshWatts93) October 31, 2018
Semi Final: Spurs beat Chelsea 4-3 over two legs.
Final: Spurs beat Man City 2-1
We are in it to win it! #COYS
Spurs fans are confident they can go all the way.
Sky:
— The Spurs Express (@TheSpursExpress) October 31, 2018
‘Should we put Arsenal Vs Spurs on TV?’
‘Na, Nathan Ake’s emotional return to Chelsea it is. That’s must see television.’ #THFC #COYS #carabaocup
Get your priorities straight, Sky.
Arsenal drawn at home again:
— Bill Edgar (@BillEdgarTimes) October 31, 2018
Past 8 EFL Cup ties (excl semis and final):
Reading (h)
Southampton (h)
Doncaster (h)
Norwich (h)
West Ham (h)
Brentford (h)
Blackpool (h)
Spurs (h)
Twitter is often the place for conspiracy theories.
Update: Arsenal confirm Guendouzi has been banned for Liverpool game. Still, at least he won’t miss Spurs.
— James Benge (@jamesbenge) October 31, 2018
Guendouzidane will surely feature against Spurs.
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