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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR vs ARSENAL - Sunday 28th April - KO 2pm
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REFEREE
Michael Oliver
TEAM FORM
Spurs - LWDWL ------- Arsenal - WWLLD
Spurs
In what is a total rarity at this stage of a hectic campaign, Manchester City's involvement in the latter stages of the FA Cup has allowed us a two-week break between Sunday's North London derby and our last fixture on April 13, when we produced an insipid display at St James' Park to seriously dent our top-four hopes.
With the North East contest pitting two sides who have struggled massively with inconsistency this season, it was Newcastle who managed a positive day at our expense, with Isak's brace - alongside strikes from Anthony Gordon and Fabian Schar - sealing a 4-0 win for Newcastle.
Since that defeat a fortnight ago, Champions League-chasing rivals Aston Villa have recorded back-to-back wins over Arsenal and Bournemouth to extend their advantage over us to six points, but we crucially have played two games fewer than Villa.
Consequently, it is needless to say that we cannot afford any more poor performances if we wish to bring Postecoglou's full-throttle football to Europe's premier stage next season - a brief that appears extremely difficult considering that the Gunners, Liverpool and City are still to come before the campaign's end.
With Kane now battling away for Champions League glory in Bavaria with Bayern Munich, Son is the last-remaining North London derby legend for us ahead of Sunday's clash, with the South Korean netting seven goals and providing two assists versus Arsenal over the years, including a brilliant brace earlier in the season to force a share of the spoils.
Arsenal
Following successive defeats to Aston Villa and Bayern Munich, there were plenty of concerns that Arsenal's season was about to capitulate at a critical moment, although Arsenal are back on track after convincing wins over Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea in the Premier League.
A London derby on Tuesday night had some of the ingredients of a potential slip-up for the Gunners as Chelsea visited to the Emirates, but a pair of braces from White and Havertz - as well as Trossard’s opener - sealed a 5-0 success against the Blues, representing Arsenal biggest-ever victory over Chelsea.
Following Manchester City's 4-0 thumpingof BHA on Thursday night, Arsenal's lead at the summit of the EPL standings stands at a single point ahead of Guardiola's double-chasing Citizens, who are showing no signs of weakness as the title race approaches its dramatic conclusion.
Consequently, you feel as if there is going to be little room for error if Arsenal want to prevent Man City from collecting a record-breaking fourth straight English crown, with matches against us, Bournemouth, Manchester United and qEverton on the horizon before the end of the term.
Much has been made of the Gunners' lack of a natural-striking option this season, but the sensational form of Champions League winner Havertz has put that discussion on the back-burner in recent weeks, with the German now sitting on 11 top-flight goals for the campaign.
REFEREE
Michael Oliver
TEAM FORM
Spurs - LWDWL ------- Arsenal - WWLLD
Spurs
In what is a total rarity at this stage of a hectic campaign, Manchester City's involvement in the latter stages of the FA Cup has allowed us a two-week break between Sunday's North London derby and our last fixture on April 13, when we produced an insipid display at St James' Park to seriously dent our top-four hopes.
With the North East contest pitting two sides who have struggled massively with inconsistency this season, it was Newcastle who managed a positive day at our expense, with Isak's brace - alongside strikes from Anthony Gordon and Fabian Schar - sealing a 4-0 win for Newcastle.
Since that defeat a fortnight ago, Champions League-chasing rivals Aston Villa have recorded back-to-back wins over Arsenal and Bournemouth to extend their advantage over us to six points, but we crucially have played two games fewer than Villa.
Consequently, it is needless to say that we cannot afford any more poor performances if we wish to bring Postecoglou's full-throttle football to Europe's premier stage next season - a brief that appears extremely difficult considering that the Gunners, Liverpool and City are still to come before the campaign's end.
With Kane now battling away for Champions League glory in Bavaria with Bayern Munich, Son is the last-remaining North London derby legend for us ahead of Sunday's clash, with the South Korean netting seven goals and providing two assists versus Arsenal over the years, including a brilliant brace earlier in the season to force a share of the spoils.
Arsenal
Following successive defeats to Aston Villa and Bayern Munich, there were plenty of concerns that Arsenal's season was about to capitulate at a critical moment, although Arsenal are back on track after convincing wins over Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea in the Premier League.
A London derby on Tuesday night had some of the ingredients of a potential slip-up for the Gunners as Chelsea visited to the Emirates, but a pair of braces from White and Havertz - as well as Trossard’s opener - sealed a 5-0 success against the Blues, representing Arsenal biggest-ever victory over Chelsea.
Following Manchester City's 4-0 thumpingof BHA on Thursday night, Arsenal's lead at the summit of the EPL standings stands at a single point ahead of Guardiola's double-chasing Citizens, who are showing no signs of weakness as the title race approaches its dramatic conclusion.
Consequently, you feel as if there is going to be little room for error if Arsenal want to prevent Man City from collecting a record-breaking fourth straight English crown, with matches against us, Bournemouth, Manchester United and qEverton on the horizon before the end of the term.
Much has been made of the Gunners' lack of a natural-striking option this season, but the sensational form of Champions League winner Havertz has put that discussion on the back-burner in recent weeks, with the German now sitting on 11 top-flight goals for the campaign.
Team News
Following an impressive start to life in England since his summer move from Udinese, our left-back Destiny Udogie has been sidelined for the remainder of the campaign due to a quad injury sustained during the loss at Newcastle.
Postecoglou's options in defence are further restricted by the fitness concerns surrounding Porro, but the Australian stated in his pre-match press conference that the Spaniard is available to feature in some capacity on Sunday.
During a hectic season full of injuries, Richarlison has benefitted massively from the two-week break in action and is fit to feature at the Emirates after his recent battles with a knee issue.
Goalkeeper Forster (foot),Solomon (knee) and Sessegnon (thigh) remain in our medical room, with all three set to miss the rest of the season.
Postecoglou's options in defence are further restricted by the fitness concerns surrounding Porro, but the Australian stated in his pre-match press conference that the Spaniard is available to feature in some capacity on Sunday.
During a hectic season full of injuries, Richarlison has benefitted massively from the two-week break in action and is fit to feature at the Emirates after his recent battles with a knee issue.
Goalkeeper Forster (foot),Solomon (knee) and Sessegnon (thigh) remain in our medical room, with all three set to miss the rest of the season.
Head-to-Head
We played our first game against Arsenal on Saturday 4th December 1909, in Woolwich, South London before they became our unwanted neighbours. They beat us 1-0 in that game. So the phrase one nil to the Arsenal also has a deep history!
We have played each other 194 times where we have won 61, they 82 with 51 draws.
In the league we have won 55, they 71 with 48 draws
In the League Cup we have won 4, they 7 with 3 draws
In the FA Cup we have won 2, they 4 with none drawn
We have played each other 194 times where we have won 61, they 82 with 51 draws.
In the league we have won 55, they 71 with 48 draws
In the League Cup we have won 4, they 7 with 3 draws
In the FA Cup we have won 2, they 4 with none drawn
