Rice vs Maddison, wonderkid battle - Three key battles that will decide Arsenal vs Tottenham

It's North London Derby weekend and for those who support Arsenal or Tottenham, there's more than just three points up for grabs on Sunday. It's also about bragging rights and the desire to see their sides come out on top over their near neighbours until the next meeting.

The Premier League season is still in its formative stages, but there have been positive starts for both teams so far. Four wins and one draw from the opening five games has seen both teams with an identical record heading into the clash, with dreams of a potential title race in the near future.

For the Gunners, it could see them go one step further than last season, where they fell just short of lifting the title with an impressive push. In contrast, Spurs are on a new path with head coach Ange Postecoglou, who is winning over both fans and neutrals with performances and results.

Both teams will be keen on the victory, but only one will be able to walk away with a victory in a tie that has delivered entertainment for the past few years. That means there will be some key battles that will have to be won or lost between those players that are entering the pitch.

With that said, here's a look at a few of those beforehand to see where the game will be decided for another edition of the North London Derby.

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Two of England's brightest talents made the move to north London over the summer transfer window as Declan Rice joined Arsenal whileJames Maddison made the switch to Tottenham. Both have already made an impact in the short time they've had at their respective clubs.

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