Which team has the edge at each position in the North London Derby?
Tottenham and Arsenal clash on Saturday in what will be the biggest North London Derby in recent memory. Tottenham enter the game just three points off league leading Leicester City while Arsenal trail Spurs by an additional three points. Both clubs have massive title hopes riding on this match.
That means it’s a contest that will come down to each player on the pitch trying to outdo their opponent. It’s a vicious rivalry under normal circumstances, but it will take on an entirely new feel Saturday with the immense stakes for both clubs. To say it will be a volatile affair would be a massive understatement.
It’s a match that come easily come down to one mistake or moment of brilliance by one player on either side. That’s why it’s so crucial that each manager gets his tactics and team selection perfect. One poor choice could see their side’s Premier League title hopes crushed.
Fans of both clubs will fancy their players as better than the opponent, but this piece examines who has the edge at every spot in advance of the NLD. Read on to discover, position by position, who has the edge between bitter rivals Tottenham and Arsenal.
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