Derby test is key for Gunners ‘keeper

The Gunners now stand six points behind United after they were held to a 1-1 draw following a dramatic end to Sunday’s game with Liverpool at Emirates Stadium, which saw two penalties scored deep into stoppage time.

When Arsene Wenger’s battle-weary team run out at White Hart Lane, that deficit could be increased if United – beaten by rivals City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday – get a result at Newcastle.

Szczesny returned to action after six weeks out with a finger injury suffered in the Champions League defeat at Barcelona.

The young Pole, who turned 21 yesterday, maintains all is not yet lost as the Gunners, unbeaten in 15 matches, aim to keep within striking distance of United ahead of their May 1 showdown at Emirates Stadium.

“It is still possible for us to win the title, but we have to say we dropped two points and it’s terribly disappointing. We are all gutted,” he said. “However, we still have to play Manchester United and they also have to play Chelsea – they will drop points.

“We believe we are good enough to win every game from now until the end of the season, so we believe we can do it. Tottenham is a very good game for us to come back from a big disappointment.”