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Arsenal vs Tottenham Preview: Spurs looks to keep pace with Manchester City

Michael Skok 17 listopada, 2017

The North London Derby hails the return of club football after the latest international break ended. Arsenal and Tottenham both have stark narratives coming into this derby. For Tottenham, they are third in the league and comfortably on top of their Champions League group, after gaining a four out of possible six points against Real Madrid in the group stages. Harry Kane and Dele Alli continue to impress and score goals. Meanwhile for Arsenal, they are languishing in sixth after suffering a 3-1 defeat away to Manchester City; Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are also almost certainties to leave the club come end of the season.

As a result, Tottenham are rightfully seen as favorites coming into this match. Their away form has been very impressive, having only lost to Manchester United at Old Trafford this season. Arsenal, despite their poor away record, has been relatively comfortable at home as well, yet they haven’t played a top six side yet at the Emirates. Pochettino is widely being the more tactical than his counterpart in Arsene Wenger, and will more than likely have a few tricks up his sleeve when his Spurs side steps on the pitch at Arsenal.

For Arsenal fans and the club itself, they will be desperate for a win. Not only will it momentarily quiet the criticisms Wenger and the club have faced throughout the season, but It could be the catalyst for Arsenal to go on a winning run heading into Holiday period. For Tottenham, they need to keep winning games to stay on track with a rampant Manchester City side. Spurs are already eight points behind, and a draw or loss would be a painful result for the London side.

As with any derby, form goes out the window when the two sides clash. Tottenham have the form while Arsenal play at home, ultimately these factors should cancel each other out.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham

Michael Skok
Football Editor for
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