Tottenham vs Arsenal: Preview and Predictions
Tottenham vs Arsenal. The second and final leg of this season’s North London Derby is upon us. With both sides currently sitting outside the top four, winning this match becomes much more important.
The Spurs are coming into the match following a 3-0 dismantling of West Brom. The win added to their current form which has seen the side lose only once in their last nine matches. However, Tottenham have not defeated Arsenal in their last four meetings, and have only won once in the last seven.
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Spurs will be looking to utilize their supreme striking ability in the match. Coming into this weekend, Tottenham have three players in the top 15 for goals scored this season.
Harry Kane leads the way for the squad with 10 goals to his name. Christian Eriksen (9) and Nacer Chadli (7) sit close on his heels, making this Spurs side one of the most dangerous in the Premier League.
The Gunners will look to continue their current dominance of Tottenham and extend their current three game winning streak. As dominant as Arsenal have been offensively in their last three matches — scoring ten goals — they have been even more superb at the back. Arsenal have not conceded a goal in all three matches, including a superb 2-0 win at Manchester City.
Though not as prolific at in their attack as Spurs, Arsenal do have one man that Tottenham do not. Alexis Sanchez currently sits fourth in the goals scored table with 12 while also adding seven assists; enough for fourth most in the league. Sanchez has been complemented up front by summer signing Danny Welbeck, as well as longtime Gunner Olivier Giroud.
Key Stats
- Arsenal have won five of their last seven against Tottenham.
- Arsenal have won five of their last six matches.
- This will be the 256th all-time match between the North London sides.
- Tottenham have won 47.45% of their matches against Arsenal.
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If Tottenham are to upset the odds in this match, they will need a strong performance from Harry Kane. Currently sitting on ten goals, Kane will need to produce in the attacking areas to help break this suddenly strong Arsenal defense. In addition to Kane, Spurs will need production from others to help draw the defense off of Kane.
Arsenal on the other hand need only rely on Alexis Sanchez. If the Chilean star can produce goal-scoring chances like he normally does, Arsenal will have no problem winning this match. Even though the Gunners are trying to shake the one-man team moniker, they are still reliant on Sanchez.
If Spurs can find a way to shutdown Sanchez, forcing Arsenal to create chances elsewhere. Doing so will give Tottenham a chance of winning this match and making a run at the top four. If they cannot stop Sanchez, look for the Gunners to continue their current run and win the North London Derby.
Tottenham – 1, Arsenal – 2
We Are Hooligans Match of the Week Predictions
Tough call, but given the roll that the Gunners are on, I have them winning 2-0. – Lou Flavius
Tight game. 1-0 away win for Arsenal. – Joe Lingley
1-1 draw with a goal from Harry Kane. – Lauren Maharaj
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Arsenal are impossible to beat right now. They are riding a huge momentum wave and everything is coming together perfectly. The defense is impenetrable and the offense is unstoppable. Arsenal wins 3-0. – Josh Sippie – Pain in the Arsenal