Premier League 2018/19, Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal: Combined XI

Right-back: Kevin Trippier

Trippier hasn't really replicated his World Cup form

England's talisman at the World Cup, it's a shame that Trippier hasn't been able to build on that rousing momentum this season.

Even though the fullback does boast a goal and three assists in the league, his last goal contribution came more than two months ago while his defensive aspect of the game has been a mixed bag.

An unfortunate groin strain that kept him out of action for almost a month did not help his cause either. And it all came to a head when struck an own goal against Chelsea earlier in the week.

However, Trippier remains an important figure in the squad and having missed both the North London derbies earlier this season, he'd be hoping to not only redeem himself after the recent horror but also make a mark.

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Left-back: Sead Kolasinac

Kolasinac has pulled a blinder this season

The Bosnia international had a dodgy start to the season, missing the first 10 games of the season due to a knee injury and lack of match fitness.

But in the 17 appearances since, has been very impressive. In fact, he is Arsenal's most prolific assist-maker with seven assists to his name.

Besides being deemed as his side's creative machine, Kolasinac has also been equally impressive defensively.

He maintains a 71% tackle success rate and 93 ball recoveries. With an excellent reading of the game, he has intercepted 16 times and made 22 clearances.

He is a reckoning force down the left flank and if Arsenal closes down the gap over their rivals with a win, assume Kolasinac to have a significant impact behind it.