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The Premier League features the first North London Derby of the season on Sunday as Arsenal take on an in-form Tottenham Hotspur outfit on Sunday. The Spurs are currently at the top of the table and have been exceptional under Jose Mourinho this season.
Arsenal, on the other hand, have been well below their best this season and cannot afford to drop points this game. The Gunners slumped to a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Wolves last weekend and are in desperate need of a boost of morale at the moment. Mikel Arteta's side is currently in a dismal 14th place in the league table and need to step up this weekend.
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are two of London's biggest clubs
Jose Mourinho has done an excellent job at Tottenham Hotspur so far and could make a massive statement in the Premier League title race with a victory against Arsenal.
Both teams have excellent players in their squads and will want to make a difference in what is one of the biggest games in England. The likes of Harry Kane, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Heung-Min Son will clash with their counterparts in what is set to be an exciting encounter.
#5 Hector Bellerin vs Sergio Reguilon
Hector Bellerin is one of Arsenal's senior players at the moment and has shown considerable improvement under Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard was inconsistent under Unai Emery last year but has largely improved over the course of this season.
Tottenham Hotspur have reinforced their squad in the summer and signed Europa League winner Sergio Reguilon from La Liga a few months ago. The former Real Madrid defender has found his feet in the Premier League and is a potent force on the left flank.
Both Spanish full-backs are known for their ability to make an impact in the final third and will have to be wary of each other going into this game. Hector Bellerin has plenty of experience in the Premier League but will be up against a bright young talent in Sergio Reguilon.
#4 Granit Xhaka vs Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is one of the most understated players in this Tottenham Hotspur side and has enjoyed an excellent season under Jose Mourinho. The Danish midfielder serves as the perfect foil to the likes of Kane and Son and has done an admirable job in the midfield this season.
The former Southampton star will have to nullify Granit Xhaka in the North London derby this weekend. The former Arsenal captain has risen to the occasion on several instances in the past and has a massive task on his hands against his London rivals.
Mikel Arteta has used Granit Xhaka as a deep-lying playmaker for Arsenal and the Swiss star will have to get past Hojbjerg on Sunday. Midfield battles between the two London giants are often overshadowed by star strikers on either side but the battle between Xhaka and Hojbjerg is likely to play a massive role in the match.
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#3 Heung-Min Son vs Kieran Tierney
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.
#2 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang vs Toby Alderweireld
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.
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.
#1 Harry Kane vs Gabriel Magalhaes
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.
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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