ARSENAL VS TOTTENHAM- CARLING CUP-VELA FAVOURITE TO SCORE
Tottenham play host to bitter North London rivals Arsenal tonight, in what is by far the most exciting third round Carling Cup tussle of the week
With the game expected to produce goals, many are wondering which kid is going to rise to the occasion in a game hailed as the opportune moment to impress for any budding fringe player
Both Wenger and Redknapp, for the first time both competing in the Premiership, as well as Champions League, are widely expected to field a squad of up and coming youngsters, coupled with fringe players in order to gauge progress within the reserves, as well as respective academies.
The probable team line-ups are as follows:
Probable Arsenal starting XI: Fabianski; Hoyte, Djourou, Squillaci, Gibbs; Eboue, Eastmond, Wilshere, Lansbury; Emmanuel-Thomas, Vela.
Probable Tottenham starting XI: Cudicini; Hutton, Bassong, Gallas, Assou-Ekotto; Bentley, Palacios, Sandro, Kranjcar; Keane, Pavlyuchenko.
For Spurs, Robbie Keane tops the list of expected players to find the back of the net, with William Hill setting him at 5/1 to open proceedings, and 5/4 to score at any stage in the game.
Outsider Niko Kranjcar could be a great shout at long odds of 10/1 to open, and 7/2 to score at anytime.
On the Arsenal attacking front Mexican youngster Carlos Vela will be raising some eyebrows tonight, finally having the opportunity to showcase his talent.
This kid is a great look in at 7/4 to score, with London local Emmanuel-Thomas looking to emulate the from that saw him net a hat-trick for the reserves in their 4–2 Premier Reserve League win over West Ham in January at 9/4
This match up will not differ from the regular London derby, besides that of the regular sprinkling of superstars
These youngsters will be looking to impress, and one can be dead certain that both squads will be looking to attack- great news for die-hard supporters and neutral alike.
Betting Prediction: Carlos Vela to score at anytime at 7/4