BOYHOOD Tottenham Hotspur fan Alex Scott has some extra end-of-season motivation this weekend, as he looks to crush Arsenal’s Premier League title dreams.
Scott grew up supporting Arsenal's bitter rivals Spurs and heads to Emirates Stadium with Cherries tomorrow (12.30pm).
For the 20-year-old, it will be a first visit to the north London venue, having scored in defeat along the Seven Sisters Road at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in December.
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott on which club he supports:
— The Spurs Express (@TheSpursExpress) December 19, 2023
"Tottenham. I have always been a Spurs fan." pic.twitter.com/TnOV4lsIGx
Arsenal currently top the table, one point ahead of favourites and reigning champions Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola’s side retain a game in hand over the Gunners, meaning Mikel Arteta’s men can not afford a slip-up against Cherries.
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Asked about the prospect of playing a big role in Arsenal’s demise, Scott told the Daily Echo: “That was the only bad part from Sunday, coming in and seeing the score that they’d beaten Spurs!
“But they’re a top team. We know how difficult it’s going to be, especially them going for the title as well.
“It’s going to be a hard game, but it’s going to be a challenge.
“We don’t fear anyone in the league. We’re a brave team, a young team, so I don’t see a reason why we can’t go there and hopefully get a result, which we’ll look to do.”
Asked if Scott had ever been to Emirates Stadium before for a Tottenham game as a fan, Scott replied: “To Arsenal? Absolutely not!
"I’ve never been to a north London derby, and I’ve never been to the Emirates either.
“It will be a good experience.
“That’s something I’ve enjoyed this season, going to all the stadiums and seeing what the atmosphere is really like.
“I’m looking forward to it and hopefully we can get the win.”
Scott is coming to the end of his first Premier League season, after his £20million arrival from Bristol City. Hampered by two knee injuries, the midfielder has made 20 top-flight appearances this term.
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