EPL: Tottenham must maintain the momentum – Pundits

Arsenal have not played in European football’s elite club competition since the 2016-17 campaign while Tottenham, runners up three years ago, played in the Europa Conference League this season.

Former Liverpool and Tottenham midfielder Jamie Redknapp believes the importance of securing Champions League football next season has ramped up the pressure on both sides heading into the final two games.

“Making the Champions League is a game-changer for Arsenal and Tottenham,” he said on Sky Sports.

“For Arsenal, they are a year ahead of where they think they should be. No-one expected this. For Tottenham, attracting players and keeping the manager here, Champions League has to happen. This is why it was such a big game.

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“Arsenal know what they have to do but Tottenham have better fixtures.”

Former Arsenal defender Matthew Upson feels it is advantage Spurs now they have the momentum.

“Off the back of this result Tottenham’s confidence is sky high,” he told BBC Radio 5 Live.

“From an Arsenal point of view, at this moment in time they are at a low. They have to go away to Newcastle and that is a difficult place to go at the best of times.

“At this moment in time, Spurs look good. They are chasing Arsenal down. Arsenal will have to win both of their last two games. Tottenham will win theirs.”

Ex-Spurs striker Robbie Keane agreed, adding: “The momentum has shifted Tottenham’s way.

“Son will be flying, one goal behind Mohamed Salah. Spurs will be flying and Arsenal have got big, big injuries.”