In reverse of this fixture, Arsenal handed Tottenham a rare 2-0 derby defeat at the Emirates. Now Mauricio Pochettino’s men will be looking to avenge that defeat and extend the Argentinean’s impressive record against Arsène Wenger. Tottenham are unbeaten in 6 of their last 7 league games against the Gunners. Will this one add to that trend or will Arsenal finally get back into the top 4 race? Let’s see.
Here are three key battles to watch out for in the North London derby.
2Harry Kane vs Shkodran Mustafi
As arguably the best striker in the world, Harry Kane has become every defender’s nightmare. He may not be the quickest or most technically gifted, but his insatiable desire to score goals makes him impossible to track or mark.
The 24-year-old’s movement bamboozles centre-backs, and he often times his runs to perfection. So, for Shkodran Mustafi, this will be the biggest test of his Arsenal career so far. The German has proved since arriving in England that he’s not the best decision maker. Mustafi has been shown to be an irrational defender that lunges into tackles without a second thought.
If he displays that rashness against Harry Kane, the Englishman will have a field day. Knowing Harry Kane, regardless of whether Arsenal deploys a back three or four at Wembley, he’ll target Shkodran Mustafi as he knows that’s who he can get the most joy against.
