Both getting off to an impressive start in the 2023/24 Premier League, Arsenal and Tottenham promise to create an exciting and fiery North London derby.
The Gunners started the new season with excitement, winning 13/15 maximum points, only less than defending champion Man City.
With the addition of quality rookies, Arsenal is becoming more and more complete. They can win even if they don’t play their best football.
The only draw against Fulham was considered an “accident”, when the defense was careless at the last minute allowing Palhinha to score 2-2.
Coach Mikel Arteta’s team just showed great form in midweek, crushing PSV 4-0 on the day they returned to the Champions League for the first time since 2017.
That gives the Gunners confidence before the epic match against Tottenham Hotspur – the opponent they want to defeat more than any other team.
Since Pochettino left at the end of 2019, Spurs have gone through three generations of coaches, Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte, with mixed results.
Ange Postecoglou appeared calmly, but immediately breathed new life into the “rooster”. With a modern coaching style, creating an attractive playing style, the Australian strategist quickly became loved.
The results after the first 5 rounds far exceeded expectations. Similar to Arsenal, Tottenham collected 13 points, impressing with 4 consecutive victories against MU, Bournemouth, Burnley, and Sheffield United.
Not every match is easy, Postecoglou deserves praise for the quality of work he and the Spurs members have done up to now.
The top 4 goal seems unrealistic before the season starts. But Spurs fans now hope that Postecoglou and his team continue to play well to win a ticket to the Champions League.
The North London Derby is the most entertaining match in the Premier League. With an open tendency to create a rain of goals, fans wait for 90 eye-catching minutes at the Emirates.
Force information
Arsenal: Thomas Partey, Mohamed Elneny, and Jurrien Timber are absent due to injury.
Tottenham: Bryan Gil, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ryan Sessegnon, and Ivan Perisic cannot play.
Predicted line up
Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Vieira; Saka, Jesus, Trossard.
Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Richarlison.