Danny Who?

Until yesterday, many Tottenham fans didn't even know who Danny Rose was. That changed rather quickly when, in the first half of the north London derby, the 19 year-old took full advantage of Arsenal keeper Manuel Almunia's fisted clearance. Rose struck Almunia's feeble punch right off the volley from 35 yards out. The ball soon hit the back of the net to the surprise of both the Arsenal side and the now wildly elated occupants of Whit Hart Lane. Even Rose himself must have been a bit surprised that his left-footed volley had hit the target with such accuracy, from such a tremendous distance. His memorable strike proved to be the catalyst Tottenham needed to complete their task of ruining the title hopes of their London rival, Arsenal. As good as young Danny Rose's strike had been, the real match hero had to be Tottenham goal keeper, Heurelho Gomes. 

With Arsenal down and in need of a win, manager Arsene Wenger decided to play the recently healthy Robin Van Persie, who certainly made his presence known on the pitch during his come-back. However, Van Persie was denied a number of chances by the Spurs keeper. Gomes made three terrific saves keeping the Gunners from acquiring the points they so desperately needed to move within three points of league leaders, Chelsea. Now, six points behind, Arsenal's title hopes have disappeared.