The Premier League returns for another weekend of action up and down the country. The top flight of English football is as competitive as it has ever been, with nobody really knowing what direction most of the 20 clubs will go in this season. Today, we’ll be previewing what should be a fascinating encounter between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
Arsenal Form GuideArsenal came close to finally reaching the top of the mountain last season, only to fall short at the final hurdle. They simply couldn’t keep up with City in the title race, but this time around, they’ll be hopeful that they can go one step further. Mikel Arteta knows and understands the scale of the task that lies ahead of him, but he has a really strong foundation in place.
The Gunners opened the season with nice wins over Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace before a disappointing 2-2 draw at home to Fulham. Since then, though, they’ve rattled off three straight wins, beating Manchester United and Everton in the league before dominating PSV 4-0 in the Champions League.
Tottenham Form GuideTottenham Hotspur fans are enjoying life under Big Ange and they have every reason to feel that way. While losing Harry Kane was certainly detrimental, their style of football has been improving each and every time they’ve played. The big question is whether or not they’re able to sustain that, especially given how competitive things are within the top clubs in the division.
So far, so good for Spurs. They drew 2-2 with Brentford on the opening weekend before big 2-0 wins over Manchester United and Bournemouth. Following that, they were knocked out of the League Cup by Fulham, only to bounce back with wins over Burnley and Sheffield United in the league.
Match PredictionIn terms of quality, this has the potential to be the biggest and best North London derby for years. Both teams are firing on all cylinders, the Emirates will be rocking, and confidence is at an all-time high. In terms of a prediction, we’re going to be slightly cheeky and fall back on the idea of a draw.