Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will face off in a Premier League match of huge importance to both sides this weekend. The Gunners, sitting top of the table, will be looking to continue their push for a first top-flight title in 20 years while Spurs are carrying on their charge for a top-four finish.
Wednesday evening served as evidence as to what can happen when local rivals face off with plenty on line in their respective seasons, Everton earning a 2-0 win to all but end Liverpool's title hopes. The Lilywhites will have hopes of inflicting a similar outcome on Mikel Arteta's side this Sunday, though will they be able to pull it off?
Ahead of this crunch Premier League clash,football.london writers have shared their views on how the game is likely to play out.
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Of all the fixtures to have at a critical time of a Premier League title race, an away trip to Tottenham is unlikely to have ranked at the top of Arteta's wishlist.
As Everton showcased on Wednesday night, the chance to spoil the title ambitions of your biggest rival is an opportunity that is too sweet to pass up on. The same will certainly apply this Sunday.
Arsenal have the quality to take all three points against Ange Postecoglou's side, though that was also the case during the latter stages of 2021/22 as Spurs sprung a surprise to claim a 3-0 win and pip the Gunners to fourth spot.
I have a feeling history could be about to repeat itself once again, with the hosts putting together another memorable derby display. It could well prove to be another perfect weekend for Manchester
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