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Jermain Defoe believes Tottenham still have the edge over Arsenal in top four race despite dropping points to Brentford thanks to 'winner' Antonio Conte... as Jamie Redknapp insists next month's North London derby will be 'the biggest in YEARS'

Daily Mail | April 23, 2022

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Former Tottenham striker Jermaine Defoe has said his old side still have the edge over north London rivals Arsenal despite dropping points at Brentford.

Saturday proved to be a good day for Arsenal, with them beating Manchester United to all but end their top four hopes and later seeing Spurs drop points away to Brentford.

However, Defoe, speaking on Sky following the 0-0 draw with Brentford, believed Spurs still had the edge over Arsenal owing to 'winner' Antonio Conte.

Jermaine Defoe believes the Antonio Conte factor will see Spurs over the line
Spurs have now only picked up one point from the last available six and have failed to score in their last two

He said: 'I still feel that with this manager, with players like Harry Kane and Son, get them back to their best, I still feel that Tottenham will finish in that top four.

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