There are some matches in the league which has the potential of shaping how the entire league would turn out. These matches can be won or lost in a moment of brilliance or in a moment of passion; whether heated or foolish. It becomes even more delicate when it is a match played by two rivals in the same part of the city. Hence, when Arsenal travel to Wembley stadium to face the Spurs, it would be a season-defining match for both parties.
Tottenham
Tottenham is not having the best of time in recent games. Their fine form in previous matches has been tainted by two straight losses in as many games. They have dropped out of the title race and reopened the race for the third place. That race could even become much more serious when they face their rivals Arsenal. Tottenham is currently in 3rd place in the league with 60 points. They are 4 points ahead of Arsenal in the league. A loss here today could see that gap get shortened to just a single point in the league. This match is, therefore, one in which the Spurs must win. Among all the teams vying for the champions league places, Tottenham has one of the hardest runs to the end of the season.
Arsenal
Arsenal’s season has been a rollercoaster. They started off badly with losses against Chelsea and Manchester City. They next went on a long unbeaten streak which saw them climb the table. However, that soon ended and their season was back to where they started. Somehow, in the midst of all these chaos, Arsenal managed to stay in touch with the teams at the top. Thus, when the match against the Spurs kicks-off, they would currently be 4th in the league. They are four points behind the Spurs. A win here today would take them within a point of 3rd placed Spurs. A win could be the key to how their season turns out in the league.
Form
The form of both teams would also come into play when they face each other in the league. Tottenham have won four of their last six games. However, they have lost their last two games in the league. They would be desperate to make sure that it is not three losses in a row when they face the Gunners at home.
Arsenal, on the other hand, has won four of the last six games. The remaining two games have ended in losses. They would take confidence, however, from the fact that they are currently on a three-match winning streak in the league. They would need to keep this up if they are to emerge in the top four when the league is over. They would be aware that the North London Derby is no easy feat especially when they play Tottenham away from home.
It is worth remembering that Arsenal won the first leg 4-2. However, when the match kicks off, all that would be remembered as history.
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