North London derby predictions: Spurs get odds to deal Gunners major title blow

In a game that needs no extra spice - today’s meeting between Tottenham and Arsenal definitely has it.

The two north London rivals regularly put on some of the Premier League ’s most thrilling encounters and all signs point towards another barnstormer. Spurs host the Gunners knowing they could be the ones to deliver an almighty blow to their title aspirations. Arsenal thrashed Chelsea in midweek and will kick-off on Sunday top of the table.

But Ange Postecoglou’s side have plenty to play for themselves, desperately needing to pick up points if they are to catch and usurp Aston Villa for fourth place. Spurs earned a draw at the Emirates in the reverse fixture, but both sides will be going all out to win this time around.

Ahead of the 2pm kick off, we’ve asked our team of Mirror Football writers to forecast how the match will go, and their all-important score predictions.

First and foremost, I think it will be an absolute cracker.

But I also think Tottenham can get something from the game and will be even more fired up because it will damage Arsenal’s title hopes.

And that, together with reaching the top four, is a huge motivation for Ange Postecoglou’s side. They are also still smarting from their 4-0 thrashing at Newcastle. But may also wish they had not had such a long break.

Incredibly, it will be Tottenham’s first game in 15 days. Arsenal will have played four games during that period and, at a crucial time when teams are fighting for the title, is that fair on Mikel Arteta ’s men?

Indeed, is it fair or good for Liverpool to have a 12.30pm kick-off on Saturday after a Wednesday night game at Everton?

We do want the best league and teams to be matched up so there should have been an argument for Manchester City to play their