There have been many important games between the two North London club's recently but this one has an extra bite. Both teams are fighting for the Premier League title and Tottenham (for the first time in awhile) have a realistic chance of finishing above Arsenal in the league (Something that has not happened since 1995) and winning the league.
Spurs suffered a huge blow midweek when their title challenge was dented by West Ham in a fiery encounter at the Boleyn Ground. A win would have put them top of the league, but they couldn’t recover from going a goal behind. Arsenal, on the other hand, had a great opportunity to get their title challenge back on track when they played Swansea, but eventually lost in heartbreaking fashion.
Tottenham have been very impressive at home this season, losing just two of their 14 games at White Hart Lane. Arsenal meanwhile have been a strong away team, winning seven of their 14 games played. However, they have lost their last three matches in all competitions and have been severely underperforming on the pitch.
With only ten games remaining in the season, both teams know that they need to win if they are to maintain their title challenge.
Team News:
Tottenham with be missing Vertonghen, whilst Dembele has passed a fitness test.
Projected team line-ups:
Arsenal -
GK:OspinaDF:Bellerín, Mertesacker, Gabriel, Monreal,MF:Ramsey, Coquelin, Campbell, Özil, SánchezST:Giroud.
Tottenham -
GK:LlorisDF:Walker, Alderweireld, Wimmer, RoseMF:Dier, Dembele, Alli, Eriksen, LamelaST:Kane