5 reasons Tottenham will overcome Arsenal on Sunday

1. Kane’s return

For the record, I don’t care if Harry Kane starts against Arsenal or comes on as a substitute. His mere inclusion in the match day 18 will provide a huge emotional lift for his team.

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Let’s face facts, Tottenham’s offense hasn’t been up to par without Kane in the lineup. Son Heung-Min carried the scoring load for a time, but he’s completely fallen out of form lately.

Dutch striker Vincent Janssen was purchased to provide cover for Kane, not to replace him altogether. The young, physical centre forward has predictably struggled trying to assume Kane’s role at the top of the Spurs attack.

Even if Kane isn’t capable of playing more than a small stretch of minutes, Pochettino would be wise to utilize him. If nothing else, his presence on the pitch will buoy his teammates’ spirits. The insertion of Kane into the match at a pivotal moment could swing momentum in Spurs’ direction. He could be the difference between glory and despair on Sunday.