Premier League action returns this weekend with a mouth-watering North London Derby on the agenda. Tottenham have had a solid start to the season and will arrive at the Emirates full of confidence, whilst the Gunners will be desperate to avenge their defeat to Manchester City last time out. Both teams are part of the chasing pack pursuing Pep Guardiola’s men and need points to avoid being cut adrift.
English Premier League – Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur – Emirates Stadium – Saturday 18th November 2017 – 12:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 13/5 at William Hill |
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Arsenal
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The problems continue to mount for Arsene Wenger, whose side have already lost 4 times in the Premier League this season. With question marks over his team selection and the effort levels of key players being questioned, it’s a testing time for the Frenchman. The Gunners sit in 6th place, 12 points behind Manchester City and 4 behind Saturday’s opponents Spurs and they will be fully aware of the need for points. Alexandre Lacazette was benched against Manchester City but came off the bench to score his 5th league goal of the season and should be in contention for a start here.
Tottenham Hotspur
Mauricio Pochettino’s men have had a remarkable season so far – keeping pace in the Premier League and performing miracles in Europe – beating Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid. Spurs look to have come to terms with playing at Wembley and sit 3rd in the table – level on points with second placed Manchester United. Harry Kane has deservedly received all the plaudits this term – bagging 13 goals in all competitions already this season.
Head to Head
The North London Derby is one of the bitterest rivalries in English football between two clubs steeped in tradition. Arsenal hold the lead in the head to head record with 80 wins compared to 62 for Spurs whilst the local rivals have shared 51 draws. Last season’s equivalent fixture was a 1-1 draw at the Emirates whilst Spurs won the final North London Derby at White Hart Lane, 2-0.
Odds and Predictions
Arsenal and Spurs have scored 40 goals between them this term (20 each) and there is a wealth of attacking talent on show.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a banker bet at 1/2 with William Hill.
Harry Kane’s form has been incredible this term and he scored home and away against the Gunners last term.
Harry Kane to score anytime looks a shrewd move at Evens with 888 Sport.
With so much at stake this could be a cagey affair between two teams that can’t afford to lose.
Under 3.5 goals in the match is a valuable punt at 8/15 with Ladbrokes.
Both teams are fully aware of the importance of not losing and could end up cancelling each other out.
Match to end as a draw looks a solid bet at 13/5 with William Hill.
Score Prediction
Arsenal 1 – 1 Tottenham Hotspur – 7/1 with 10 Bet.
Top Betting Tip
North London Derbies are notoriously fiery encounters and with so much at stake, tempers can often boil over.
A red card to be shown in the match (to either side) looks a savvy bet at 5/2 with Paddy Power.