Carling Cup: Spurs Favourites to Reach Final at Expense of Gunners
January 22, 2008- Susie Cameron

Tottenham were in the ascendancy for much of their first leg clash against Arsenal, yet only ended coming away with a 1-1 draw. Can Juande Ramos' men finally put their arch-enemies to the sword and reach their first cup final since 2002? The bookmakers think it's pretty likely, going 4/5 (Stan James) about them qualifying, compared to the 11/10 (Blue Square) on the Gunners going through instead.

However, many will recall the way Spurs relinquished a two-goal margin last season and prefer to seek other betting opportunities on Tuesday night. Arsene Wenger's weakened team (21/10 with Paddy Power to win on the night) have turned in some memorable performances in the competition to date and will take heart from a depleted Reading team getting a draw at White Hart Lane in the FA Cup. Its 12/5 (bet365) that the scores are level at full-time, sending the match into extra-time.

Tottenham are 11/8 (bet direct) to win the match in ninety minutes and, despite their hoodoo against these particular opponents, is entirely achievable, providing that they play to their strengths. Man of the moment is Robbie Keane after scoring his 100th goal for the club on Saturday and he's 6/1 (Paddy Power) to notch first in the match. Providing Arsenal continue their policy of playing an under-strength team, a correct score bet of 2-1 looks the ticket at 8/1 (Stan James).


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