Sky Sports pundit and former Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood has upset Arsenal fans on social media by naming a controversial 'combined' 11 of Spurs and Gunners players.
The two North London clubs meet at the Emirates on Sunday in a crucial clash that could have repercussions for the rest of the season.
Tottenham currently sit in third position in the Premier League and Arsenal in fifth, but the Gunners' scintillating form sees them trail their neighbours by just three points. A victory for either side would land a significant blow in terms of bragging rights and the fight for the top four this season.
Sherwood, who is famously outspoken on numerous footballing topics, took the chance to wind up Arsenal fans when Sky Sports asked him for his combined team of Spurs
The Englishman couldn't fit in the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Paul Merson & Tim Sherwood’s combined Arsenal/Spurs XI. Do you agree? #NLD #derbyday pic.twitter.com/BDe07WgfZS
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) November 30, 2018
Both sets of fans had predictable responses to Sherwood's choice, with Arsenal supporters understandably voicing their anger.
Probably the main reason Tim doesn’t have a managers job anymore.
— Hendry (@EmoHendry) November 30, 2018
They should be embarrassed of themselves. Arsenal are 18 unbeaten and not one player for Tim Sherwood. And Merson is deluded. Lacazette, Aubameyang And Torriera should be there. Not good enough.
— Gunner⚡️ (@MesutAFC8) November 30, 2018
Tim Sherwood's combined Arsenal and Tottenham XI, featuring ELEVEN Spurs players with ZERO from Arsenal.
— Yemiojo Samuel (@yemmmyojo) November 30, 2018
This is the same man coached a team I to relegation, got sacked disgracefully after a dismal stint with Aston Villa.
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To anyone that isn't an Arsenal fan, Sherwood's choice of team is a clear wind up attempt, and it's fair to say he's succeeded in doing that. If there's anything you can count on within the footballing world, it's outraged fans on social media.
Source : 90min