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Arsene Wenger has laughed off Tottenham gaining planning application to build a new 61,000-seater stadium at White Hart Lane.

The arena will be the biggest club ground in London with 1,000 seats more than the Emirates Stadium.

“Yes, are you surprised?” joked the Frenchman.

Asked if Arsenal will now try and put more seats in at the Emirates, he responded: “We will try!”

The application for Tottenham's new ground was granted last night after councillors debated the £400million development.

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Spurs intend to move into their new ground in time for the 2018-19 season and it will also play host to at least two NFL games each season over a 10-year period.

The new stadium will be adjacent to White Hart Lane, where the club have played since 1899 and the development work means that they will have to play their home games at a different stadium in the 2017-18 campaign.

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Known as the Northumberland Development Project, the stadium project also includes a hotel, sports centre, health centre, homes and a Tottenham Experience, housing a museum and club superstore.

Arsenal vs Tottenham - a battle for seats 60,432 The Emirates 61,000 New White Hart Lane

The plans must be formally approved by the London Mayor's office. Boris Johnson has previously expressed his enthusiasm for the project.

Arsenal moved into their 60,432-capacity Emirates Stadium in 2006 and it is currently the biggest club stadium in London.

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