Tottenham v Arsenal: Who has the edge at each position? Position by position breakdown of the NLD

FILE PHOTO - (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES - Image numbers (L) 609115656 and 602278616) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal (L) and Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur meet in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016 in London. ***LEFT IMAGE*** NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal looks on during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at City Ground on September 20, 2016 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Britannia Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 29: Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring a goal for Arsenal during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at Stadium of Light on October 29, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) /

Alexis Sanchez v Vincent Janssen

Arsenal have finally found their striker solution and they didn’t need to purchase an expensive centre forward this summer to do so. Alexis Sanchez was right there under their noses the entire time.

The Chilean star has been in terrific form this year. He’s already managed six goals and three assists in just 10 Premier League appearances. You can bet that he’ll be one of the first threats Tottenham’s defense tries to address.

Barring a surprise return from Harry Kane, expect Pochettino to opt for Vincent Janssen to start the match. He certainly hasn’t enjoyed the success he would have hoped in relief of Kane. Janssen is still searching for his first goal from open play.

This matchup just isn’t all that close. Alexis is a proven Premier League star while Janssen hasn’t yet shown he can score a goal from open play. Arsenal are licking their chops at the prospect at Alexis’ chances against the Spurs back line.

Advantage: Arsenal

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