Porro's mindset clear

PEDRO PORRO has struggled to shake the shame that followed April's agonising North London derby defeat to Arsenal.

- RYAN TAYLOR

But Tottenham's all-action right-back insists Spurs are itching to finally exorcise those lingering demons today - by proving they're now a better team.

When reflecting upon the bitter 3-2 setback in which the Gunners raced into a remarkable three-goal half-time lead, Porro, who is yet to earn a taste of the bragging rights since sealing his £40million switch from Sporting, muttered: "Set-pieces."