Followers of the English Premier League have an action-packed weekend ahead with the second round of fixtures since the international break. There’s plenty to interest fans on matchday six of the campaign, with Manchester City top of the league and Tottenham Hotspur the main danger. The leading teams now face a different problem with the Champions League and Europa League group stages now underway. To be successful, teams must learn to battle for glory on multiple fronts and in several competitions.
The weekend’s major attraction brings a North London derby as Arsenal host Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium. The venue will be at capacity, with fans of both teams eager to cheer their favourites to victory. Millions more worldwide will follow the play live on television or through live-streaming apps, but which side will grab the bragging rights and secure a vital three points on Sunday from 14:00 GMT? Keep reading to find out as our team of football experts preview the game and provide our predictions.
Gunners firing again
Many questions hung over Arsenal moving into the 2023/24 English Premier League after last term’s near-miss. The Gunners led the division for much of the campaign but were eventually reeled in by treble winners and champions Manchester City. Fans wanted to know if the pain of last season was a one-off or the start of things to come and all will be revealed in good time this season. Will Arsenal get back to challenging for the title? Are they now a regular top-four team again, or will we see Mikel Arteta’s men drop through the pecking order? Followers of English football can’t wait to find out.
Arsenal head into this game with their stats for the season showing four wins and one draw from five games, with nine goals scored and four conceded. The locals are just one of four teams still unbeaten in the league, but they are the lowest scorers in the top seven teams in the Premier League. Their defence is better, ranking amongst the best in the division. If Arteta’s men can go on the goal trail, they have what it takes to contest the title, challenging the likes of Man City, Liverpool, and Tottenham.
Spurs start strong
Tottenham fans weren’t too sure what to expect when the London club appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new manager back in the summer. He’s the first Australian boss to manage in the Premier League, but many Spurs fans turned their nose up at appointing a leader from the Scottish Premiership. Ange won five of six trophies during his two years in Glasgow, and he’s already showing that’s no fluke. The former Australian national team coach has hit the ground running in London.
Bet hereSpurs prepare for this short trip across north London, sitting second in the table with four wins and a draw from five. That makes them level with Arsenal and Liverpool on 13 points, two off the pace set by Man City, who have won all five starts. Spurs drew their opening game but won each of their next four, including a late smash-and-grab on the points at the weekend. Two goals deep into stoppage time moved Tottenham from 1-0 down in the dying embers to 2-1 winners at the final whistle. Ange told reporters his players never stop.
Arsenal v Tottenham prediction
Which team will end with all three points and gift their fans the bragging rights? A strong case could be made for Arsenal being too good, especially at home, and using the squad’s togetherness to edge their opponents. That’s certainly possible, and Arteta’s men will be prepared for the onslaught from their opponents, but the attack must start pulling its weight to deter a plucky rival.
This Tottenham team is full of confidence, and they’re playing with a real swagger, something we’ve not seen from Tottenham in a long time, perhaps since they reached the final of the UEFA Champions League under Mauricio Pochettino. Some critics continue to write this Tottenham team off, but they’ll arrive at the Emirates without fear and will fancy their chances of pulling off a famous away win.
Premier League odds
If you are a registered member of 22Bet, you can make predictions on this game and wager. There are lots to choose from, including the match-winner market where Arsenal is priced at 1.696 to claim the three points, and an away win for Tottenham will net backers 4.28. The draw is yours at 4.32.
Followers of the stats may like to know Arsenal won both meetings with Tottenham by two clear goals last term, and the Gunners beat Spurs 3-1 in their last two meetings at this venue. Will we see both teams score again or perhaps you fancy another Arsenal -1 win on the handicap.
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