IN the modern age, the big London clash is Arsenal v Tottenham, two clubs in close proximity, massive fanbases and key roles in the development of the game. Those that know their football history will be only too aware that Arsenal started life on the opposite side of the River Thames, adopting a series of names – Dial Square, Royal Arsenal and Woolwich Arsenal – as they searched for their true identity. Arsenal are not the only club to modify their name and image, but they were probably the first to adapt to the changing times. Arsenal, like Manchester United (ex-Newton Heath) and Liverpool, have attracted a fair amount of envy down the decades. Jealousy is one of the overriding emotions of football, manifesting…