Harry impressed by quality

Harry Redknapp hailed Wednesday’s North London derby as a ‘classic’ after Tottenham fought back to draw 3-3 against Arsenal.

The White Hart Lane encounter was full of drama, with five goals coming in the first half before Rafael van der Vaart notched the equaliser from the penalty spot after the break.

Spurs boss Redknapp was bowled over by the quality of the contest, and hailed his side for finding a way back from 3-1 down.

Classic

He told Sky Sports News: “It was one of the great games. A real classic.

“We showed fantastic character to come from 3-1 down.

“Arsenal were top class in the first half, they had us at full stretch and were hard to live with.

“But in the second half the best chances were going our way, we just couldn’t get the winner.

“It was one of the great games. A real classic. “
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“We came back from an almost impossible position and had chances to win it. Anyone who watched that match tonight must have loved it.

“I can’t ask any more. Both teams wanted to win and needed a win.”

The point gained from Tuesday’s clash sees Spurs remain fifth in the Premier League and two points behind nearest rivals Manchester City.

On the race for fourth position, 64-year-old Redknapp believes City are favourites.

Favourites

He said: “They were favourites at the start of the year because of their squad.

“We finished a couple of points above them last year and they’ve spent about £150million to get above us.

“But I can’t ask for any more. The season’s still going and the spirit we’ve got is fantastic. We never give up.”