James Maddison looking to show Arsenal what they are missing in north London derby after being overlooked for Martin Odegaard

Tottenham star James Maddison will finally be taking part in a north London derby — two years after he was overlooked by Arsenal.

The 26-year-old was on the Gunners' radar in 2021 with manager Mikel Arteta desperate to bring in a creative No.10.

It appeared to be a straight shootout between the then-Leicester star and Martin Odegaard, who spent the second half of the 2020/21 season on loan at the Emirates.

But after just three goal contributions in 14 Premier League matches, Arsenal fans were unconvinced the Norway skipper was the right choice.

And supporters were delighted when reports claimed the club had entered negotiations with the Foxes regarding England international Maddison.

However, it was stated that they baulked at his £60million asking price, leading them to turn Odegaard's temporary stay from Real Madrid into a permanent transfer worth £34m.

Maddison ultimately stayed at the King Power Stadium for a further two seasons, before making the move to Spurs in June for £40m plus add-ons.

In that time, he has chipped in with more goals and assists than Odegaard in all competitions.

He scored 18 goals and provided 12 assists in the 2021/22 campaign, before registering ten strikes and nine assists last term.

Odegaard, meanwhile, found the back of the net seven times and recorded five assists in his first full season in north London, before banging in 15 times and laying on eight goals the following season.

But it was Odegaard who got the better over Maddison in their three meetings against each other with Arsenal winning on each occasion.

However, Maddison has gone from strength to strength since joining Spurs, with his dazzling displays earning him the August Player of the Month award.

And he goes into Sunday's north London