Tottenham and Arsenal kick off this weekend's Premier League action with the traditional North London derby on Saturday at lunchtime. There is even more at stake this time along with the historic rivalry between the two clubs as they are now competing against each other for Champions League qualification. Arsenal defeated the Spurs 1-0 at White Hart Lane last season and finished above their rivals, as they did in every season in the Premier League era. The reverse fixture this season ended 1-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
Now the Gunners have a two-point advantage over the Spurs but they are in great shape at the moment, having won five consecutive matches after the New Year's Day defeat at the hands of Southampton. Alexis Sanchez will not be available for the match due to an injury but Arsenal have managed without him last weekend when they defeated Aston Villa 5-0.
Tottenham defeated West Bromwich Albion last weekend thanks to goals from Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane, who has taken his tally to 20 goals in all competitions this season. Nabil Bentaleb will be available again for the Lilywhites as he returned from the Africa Cup of Nations. Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor should start the match on the bench. Arsenal are still without Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta, Mathieu Debuchy and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are still sidelined by injury. Danny Welbeck is not fully fit yet and could be named among the substitutes.
Probable line-ups:
Tottenham: Lloris - Walker, Fazio, Vertonghen, Rose - Mason, Bentaleb - Eriksen, Dembele, Lamela - Kane
Arsenal: Ospina - Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal - Ramsey, Coquelin - Ozil, Cazorla, Walcott - Giroud
My prediction: 2-2 draw.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Tottenham win - 9/4 Draw - 5/2 Arsenal win - 13/10
Johnajax 9 years ago
After this win Tottenham Hotspur is my top favorite for that fourth place and champions league. They played very well and in this match you can see that this Tottenham have mental strength and they come back from one goal down and win against their rival from same city and their rival for fourth place, that is great. I...
After this win Tottenham Hotspur is my top favorite for that fourth place and champions league. They played very well and in this match you can see that this Tottenham have mental strength and they come back from one goal down and win against their rival from same city and their rival for fourth place, that is great. I hope that tottenham will continue to play well and play in champions league next year.
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zebrazebr
9 years ago
I was wrong with the prediction that Arsenal win.. but i knew that Kane will score and he shot 2 goals. He will move to a bigger team in the summer its for sure. Arsenal is like the weather.. sometimes shining sometimes grey clouds...
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h34dhunt3r
9 years ago
Arsenal being a joke once again. Final 15 mins is when they are weak the most. Arsen Wenger needs to hire some motivational guy, since his team is coming short with it at the end of the game.
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seculla
9 years ago
While I'm writing it's 66' minute and the score is 1:1. Ozil is playing very good and he scored that goal for Arsenal, on the other side Kane scored the equalizer for Tottenham. It's good game to watch so far and Tottenham is better team and they had more chances. I'm almost sure that this will not be the final result and...
While I'm writing it's 66' minute and the score is 1:1. Ozil is playing very good and he scored that goal for Arsenal, on the other side Kane scored the equalizer for Tottenham. It's good game to watch so far and Tottenham is better team and they had more chances. I'm almost sure that this will not be the final result and that in this 25 minutes we will see at least one goal.
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sharpe
9 years ago
Both teams coming into this game in great form and that will make the machup very interesting and exiting to watch. Tottenham don't have a home loss in the last six games and will not be a surprise if they finally lose one. Arsenal are very impressive in there last few games and I think they are slightly favourite for this...
Both teams coming into this game in great form and that will make the machup very interesting and exiting to watch. Tottenham don't have a home loss in the last six games and will not be a surprise if they finally lose one. Arsenal are very impressive in there last few games and I think they are slightly favourite for this one.
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zebrazebr
9 years ago
Wenger said that Alexis Sanches might play. But i hope he won't he needs rest to be healthy again. Arsenal and tottenham is fighting for the 5th place now. If Tottenham wins they will be the 5th if Arsenal keep a point or wins they will remain in the 5h pos. I expect a goal rich derby with a close Arsenal win. 2-3 would...
Wenger said that Alexis Sanches might play. But i hope he won't he needs rest to be healthy again. Arsenal and tottenham is fighting for the 5th place now. If Tottenham wins they will be the 5th if Arsenal keep a point or wins they will remain in the 5h pos. I expect a goal rich derby with a close Arsenal win. 2-3 would be a good result. Giroud and Wallcott will score goals and maybe Özil will score one or he will give assists to his mates. But Arsenal have to worry about Tottenham. They best player will play (Kane with 10 goals). Lamela will be dangerous for Pools goal keeper too. It will good and exciting match for fans and football lovers too.
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