Premier League: Tottenham vs Arsenal Live
Preview: Tottenham vs Arsenal
Tottenham vs Arsenal is set to take place at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Sunday at 1:00pm as the gunners seek to continue their pursuit for the league title. The Gunners are entering this match after a dominant victory over Chelsea, while the Lilywhites have had two weeks to reflect on their poor performance against Newcastle earlier in the month.
Tottenham have had time to reflect on their recent 4-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Premier League. However, they still have a chance to catch up to Aston Villa in the race for fourth place, as they have two games in hand. Their next challenge is the 173rd North London derby against Arsenal, where both teams have a lot at stake. Despite facing some setbacks, such as Destiny Udogie’s season-ending injury, there is some positive news with the potential return of Richarlison from the bench after missing two games. Returning to their home ground should work in Tottenham’s favor, as they have won their last three Premier League matches there, even after conceding first in two of them.
Arsenal may feel confident about scoring at least three goals themselves, considering their recent 5-0 victory over Chelsea in a London derby. This win was their third by a 5+ scoreline this season, securing them the top spot before this matchday. Mikel Arteta’s team will need to stay focused to avoid a repeat of last season’s disappointing finish. Their solid defensive record in the last six away games, where they haven’t conceded a goal, indicates that Arsenal could be serious contenders in the title race until the end of the season.
Head-to-head
In the recent history of North London derbies, the advantage of playing at home has been significant. Out of the last nine meetings between these fierce rivals, seven resulted in victories for the home team. The teams drew 2-2 in their match at Emirates Stadium in September last year.
Prediction
Because Postecoglou’s Tottenham team can be unpredictable, it’s hard to predict if their upcoming match against Arsenal will be a historic battle or a routine win for the Premier League contenders. After a break to review their lackluster performance against Newcastle, there is potential for Spurs to push Arsenal to a draw in the upcoming game.
