Spurs v Arsenal: It's more than a game, says Abou Diaby

 
1 March 2013

Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has described the north London derby against Spurs as 'more than a game' and claims his side know how to deal with their rivals.

It has been some 18 years since Spurs last finished above the Gunners in the league, and combative midfielder Diaby is all too aware of just what this match means for everyone involved.

"We all look forward to these big games because they are not only important to us, but to the club and the fans. It is more than a game," Diaby told Arsenal Player.

"The atmosphere around the game means we all want to win, so that makes it very exciting. That is why I think there are so many goals."

Diaby feels Arsenal can use their 5-2 victory over a 10-man Spurs at the Emirates Stadium earlier this season as leverage when the battle lines are drawn again at White Hart Lane this weekend.

"It will be difficult because they play at their ground and have the crowd supporting them, but we just have to deal with that," the France international added.

"Of course [we have a psychological edge] because from the last game against them we took some lessons and we know them well.

"We know how to deal with them."

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