Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal: 5 key battles to watch out for | Premier League 2020-21

#3 Heung-Min Son vs Kieran Tierney

Heung-Min Son is in excellent form

Tottenham Hotspur winger Heung-Min Son has been sensational in the Premier League this season. The South Korean forward has already scored nine league goals this season and will look to add to his tally against an Arsenal side that has faced its fair share of defensive struggles this season.

Jose Mourinho has often opted to field Heung-Min Son on the right flank and has relied on his diagonal runs to wreak havoc in the final third. The prolific forward will be up against Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney this weekend and will have to be at his best to win his battles.

Kieran Tierney has been one of Arsenal's best performers over the past year and has often led by example on the pitch for the Gunners. Mikel Arteta has placed his faith in the Scottish defender and will want the full-back to step up to the plate against an in-form Tottenham Hotspur side in the North London derby.

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#2 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang vs Toby Alderweireld

Aubameyang has to step up for Arsenal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has not been at his best over the past few months and cannot afford to disappoint in this fixture. The Arsenal captain plays a pivotal role in Arsenal's forward line and will hope to end his goalscoring drought against the Gunners' arch-rivals.

Tottenham Hotspur have exceeded expectations this season and will face a stern test against the pace and dribbling prowess of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Spurs defender Toby Alderweireld has faced Arsenal on several occasions and will need to put his best foot forward on Sunday.

We're so pleased to start welcoming our fans back to Emirates Stadium. Although some of us are still apart...We're always together ❤️ pic.twitter.com/BjJeWey7rD

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 3, 2020

The Belgian defender scored the winning goal in the previous game between the two sides to complete a stunning comeback. Aubameyang has scored only two Premier League goals this season and has a point to prove against Alderweireld and Tottenham Hotspur.

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#1 Harry Kane vs Gabriel Magalhaes

Harry Kane has been brilliant this season

Harry Kane has improved several aspects of his game this season. The prolific English striker has bagged seven goals and nine assists in the Premier League and has formed an excellent relationship with Heung-Min Son in Tottenham's forward line.

Kane has adopted a creative role in the final third this season and his ability to break lines with his movement has effectively created several chances for Jose Mourinho's side. The forward has an incredible record against the Gunners and is known for his ability to make an impact in the North London derby.

9 - Harry Kane has assisted as many goals in the Premier League this season (9) as he had in his previous 99 appearances in the competition. Adjustment.We look at the part Jose Mourinho has played in the reinvention of @HKane. #THFC #COYS

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 4, 2020

Gabriel Magalhaes joined Arsenal a few months ago and will want to prove a point in the first North London derby of his career. The centre-back will be up against one of the best strikers in the world this weekend and can become a fan favourite at Arsenal with a positive performance in this game.

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