Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Tottenham's Carrick: Arsenal clash biggest derby EVER


Tottenham midfielder Michael Carrick rates their looming clash with Arsenal as the "biggest North London derby EVER".

Carrick, 24, said: "It's a huge game, the biggest one between us for quite a while, I'd have thought. There is a lot at stake.
"It's a one-off game in many ways, a bit of a cup final. It should be pretty exciting.
"We've been fourth for ages. I've been counting down the weeks and the days - and it's getting closer. We're in a good position.
"It would be nice to go to Highbury, get a good result and finish the season strongly.
"It's about playing our own game and what we can do. We're up there because we've been playing well. The confidence is high and we're thriving on the pressure.
"I fought relegation battles when at West Ham and to be up here is a different kind of pressure - but you love it.
"It's a big challenge to get that fourth spot and if we can achieve that it will be great for everyone at the club."