Michael Dawson believes Tottenham can finish above Arsenal

Michael Dawson

Tottenham captain Michael Dawson suggests that his club can finish above arch-rivals Arsenal this season.

They have not finished above Arsenal since 1995. Tottenham have let eleven and nine-point leads slip in the last two seasons to allow Arsenal to clinch Champions League spot while the Gunners pipped Spurs to fourth in 2006 because of a dodgy lasagne that the team ate on the eve of their crucial final-day draw at West Ham.

Dawson feels that Tottenham’s failure to overcome Arsenal is not a psychological factor.

He said: “I wouldn’t say there is a mental block, definitely not. Arsenal are a top team. Last year it was unbelievable to miss out.”

“It hurt. You have put the whole year in to it, and your pre-season too.” he added.

“It was the same the year before as well, and then we had the West Ham situation… but let’s hope this year is our year.” he concluded.