Tottenham wing-back Ryan Sessegnon has claimed that Arsenal still have the advantage in the top-four race despite his side's north London derby win.
Sessegnon enjoyed a solid display on Thursday night as the Lillywhites defeated their local rivals 3-0 thanks to a first-half brace from England captain Harry Kane that was followed up by a second-half finish from South Korean talisman Son Heung-min. Now, Spurs are just one point behind the Gunners, who travel to St. James' Park tomorrow to take on Newcastle United.
But first, Antonio Conte's men welcome Burnley to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Sessegnon has claimed that his teammates are fine under pressure. “We showed we can deal with the pressure of many difficult situations", the talented wing-back said.
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"We are very positive about the way the season is looking for us but the job is not done and that is what we need to keep reminding ourselves. Burnley is another big test. We have to win and, as great as Thursday was, it’s forgotten about now.
"It is a mental game now. We have to keep our cool, keep our focus and try to win the game." And the former Fulham ace also admitted that it is Arsenal that still hold the advantage in the race to qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League.
He added: “Arsenal still have the advantage. They’re one point ahead.
"You could say the momentum is with us after the great win on Thursday but that's done now. We need to focus on Burnley.
"It probably is the best way to just get the Burnley game over and to get the win, hopefully, so then it puts the pressure back on them on Monday night — that’s our next focus.”
