After this weekend heart stopping derby match between Arsenal and the Spurs, it would be interesting to discover that they are due to meet in the capital one cup quarterfinals. Therefore one thing we can be sure of is that the action of this match is far from being over.
Arsenal is in doubt the form of their life. Nobody would have expected that the new coach Unai Emery would have had this impact when he first came into this club. Losses no doubt to Manchester City and Chelsea would have none little to portray this image of him. However, he has done a whole lot of good to ensure that he turns this team around. That effort is what has led Arsenal to be on the verge of challenging for the top for this season. Tottenham, on the other hand, would realize that the last time they met in the premier league was a day in which emotions were at the highest. It would no doubt be time to pick themselves up and stay focused on the task ahead of them.
When it comes to the form of both teams, as of the time this article was written, the arsenal is currently on an unbeaten run of 19 games so far. The last time that Arsenal tasted defeat this season was against Chelsea earlier this season. The Spurs, on the other hand, would be quite aware that their previous failure in the premier league which also ended their winning streak was against the gunner. Combined with the fact that this is a derby, there are no doubt that the Spurs would be out for blood this time around. Derby matches are always on edge and filled with passion. You can expect hot contest when this match kicks off
Line-Ups
When it comes to the lineups, there will be no doubt that these teams may just put everything on the line when this match kicks off. Arsenal would be expected to start their two strikers Pierre and Lacazette. Their duo has been often described to be Arsenal X-factor this season. The formal is also the highest goal scorer in the league this season. You can expect the likes of Ramsey and Luca to command the midfield while Pete Cech would be expected to take the goalposts as this is a cup match. For the Spurs, you can wait to see Harry winks and Harry Kane starting this match. You can also assume that Dele Alli and Eriksen would be commanding the midfield.
Arsenal would be hoping that their new method of the high press would once again upset the dynamics of the game. They would also be hoping that their two strikers are in the form of their lives when they meet on the day. For the fans, they would no doubt be filled with enthusiasm and excitement as the second derby draws near. This is the North London Derby, and it promises to be one hell of an experience.
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