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Prepare for an exhilarating North London derby as Tottenham Hotspur welcomes Arsenal in a highly anticipated clash on April 28, 2024. With both teams aiming for crucial points, expect a thrilling showdown at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Match Preview
Recent meetings between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal suggest Sunday’s clash will be lively with plenty of goals.
With Manchester City close behind, Arsenal must secure all three points to keep up in the relentless Premier League title race.
Spurs aim to claim North London bragging rights, disrupt Arsenal’s title challenge, and enhance their top-four hopes. Can they spoil the party at home?
Tottenham suffered a 4-0 defeat against Newcastle United last time, despite having 73% of the ball at St. James’ Park two weeks ago.
Ange Postecoglou’s side struggled for consistency in 2024, recording six wins, three draws, and three losses since the turn of the year.
However, Spurs have been strong at home this season, winning 12 of their 16 Premier League matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Scoring 34 goals in 16 home league games, Spurs have netted over 1.5 goals in 12 of those matches, which gives them confidence against Arsenal.
On Tuesday, Mikel Arteta’s side reaffirmed their title aspirations with a 5-0 win over Chelsea, courtesy of braces from Kai Havertz and Ben White.
The Gunners have won four of their last five Premier League matches, keeping five clean sheets in their previous six outings.
Overall, Arsenal has won 12 out of 14 league games in 2024, boasting the division’s best defensive record with nine clean sheets.
Winning six of their last seven away games in the Premier League, Arteta’s team aims for another positive result this weekend.
Head-to-Head:
Tottenham and Arsenal played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture, with Son Heung-min scoring twice in September.
Consequently, Spurs have won only one of their last six Premier League meetings with the Gunners, with five of those games seeing over 2.5 goals.
Team News & Updates:
Tottenham’s left-back Destiny Udogie has been ruled out for the season, along with Manor Solomon, Ryan Sessegnon, and Pedro Porro.
Meanwhile, Arsenal emerged unscathed from the Chelsea match, with full-back Jurrien Timber as their sole injury concern.
Prediction & Analysis:
With both teams hungry for a positive result, the North London derby promises to deliver excitement and goals.
Despite Tottenham’s recent struggles, their home advantage could prove crucial in securing a favorable outcome.
However, Arsenal’s impressive form and title aspirations make them formidable opponents.
In a fiercely contested encounter, we predict an exhilarating fixture with over 3.5 goals, with Arsenal edging towards victory by scoring over 2.5 goals.
Expect an enthralling battle as Spurs and Arsenal vie for supremacy in the North London derby.
- Tottenham 1-3 Arsenal
