"At that point, Arsenal did wilt. They capitulated in that part of the game. Once you create that carnival atmosphere in a ground like this, and I think calling it a hostile and fierce atmosphere is fair, it was testing tonight." Gary Neville was in no doubt Tottenham's "carnival" atmosphere played a huge part in Mikel Arteta's side losing the North London Derby in disappointing fashion this week.
Arsenal have clearly been using the infamous 4-4 draw as ammunition in recent years, winning 18 out of the last 19 games against Newcastle United. But if the Gunners are expecting an easy night in the north-east on Monday, with the Magpies playing for nothing but a top-half finish in their final two games, they are mistaken.
When they step out at St. James' Park, the atmosphere will be just as electric as it was at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the derby. The Geordie faithful will be out in force for another sell-out home game, celebrating what has been a historic season for Eddie Howe and his side.
