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A Tale of Two Derbies

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It is not every day that you have the luxury of watching two of the fiercest derbies back to back. A few observations from the North London and the Madrid derby: The Rise and Rise of Harry Kane For any young kid living in North London, growing up in the era of the invincibles, and supporting Tottenham Hotspur, it must have been quite difficult. Obviously, each one of them would dream of becoming a footballer, play for Spurs against the Gunners at the White Hart Lane, and show the Gunners their true place. And they would achieve it too, albeit in a video game. Unless, of course, you are Harry Kane, and you fulfill your dream with 2 goals in your first ever home derby in front of a roaring crowd. On Saturday, Harry Kane showed once against why he is being heralded as the next Alan Shearer. His 2 goals against an in form Arsenal team in front of the adoring crowd took Tottenham above Arsenal in the table. And for the first time, there is real belief at White Hart Lane that, come M