Parker shows Wenger what he missed out on

HARRY REDKNAPP admitted before the latest north London derby he was surprised he hadn’t faced more competition from Arsene Wenger for the signature of Scott Parker.

After the final whistle of a game that confirmed Tottenham’s current superiority over their near neighbours, the question was even more pertinent.

Parker’s energy and commitment to protecting his back four providing a foundation on which his team-mates could base their attacking moves was central to Tottenham’s victory and demonstrated what Arsenal are currently lacking.