Our prediction for this Premier League match:
Arsenal
Match Time & Date:
24/09/2023
15:00
Prediction: 2-0
Tottenham
Sparkles will be flying when Arsenal and Tottenham lock horns in the North London derby. Arsenal are determined to put an end to Man City’s dominance in the Premier League and their fine start to the season is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the local derby. Barring any fresh injury worries, Mikel Arteta is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated Everton at Goodison Park, but all Thomas Partey, Jurrien Timber, and Mohamed Elneny remain in the recovery room. Gabriel Martinelli should be fit for Saturday’s showdown.
Spurs, on the other hand, showed character in their last league match, with the team scoring two goals in the stoppage time to beat Sheffield United at home ground, but they face a tough task in the Emirates Stadium clash. Arsenal defeated Tottenham in each of their last three meetings at the venue and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. As for the visiting team, all Hugo Lloris, Bryan Gil, and Giovani Lo Celso are major doubts, while Alfie Whiteman, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Ryan Sessegnon are sidelined with injuries.
Highlighted Player (Heung-min Son):
Over the years Son Heung-Min has established himself as one of the best Asian footballers. Son is a Tottenham Hotspur first-team regular and he played a very important role in Mauro Pochettino’s team in the 2017/2018 Premier League campaign, scoring 12 goals, while making 37 appearances in the process.
The South Korean footballer, who is well known for his speed and a very powerful shot, was born in Chuncheo on 8 July 1992 and he began his youth career at FC Seoul. In 2008 he moved to Hamburger SV, but he made his senior debut for the Bundesliga club two years later. In 2013 he signed a deal with fellow German side Bayer Leverkusen and he scored 21 goals in 62 appearances in the Bundesliga for the BayArena outfit.
In 2015 he signed a five-year contract with Spurs for a fee of £22 million. Son Heung-min made his South Korea debut in a friendly against Syria in 2010.
Highlighted Team (Arsenal):
Arsenal are regarded as one of the best English teams. The Gunners have won 12 FA Cup trophies, 13 league titles and two League Cups, but they have yet to lift the Champions League trophy. Arsene Wenger’s team were on the verge of beating Barcelona in the Champions League final back in 2006, but they eventually failed to win the prestigious title.
Arsenal used to play their homes at Highbury, but in 2006 they moved to the Emirates Stadium. The capacity of the stadium is 60,260. The Gunners won their last Premier League trophy back in 2004, with the capital club going through the season without a single loss. The likes of Thierry Henry, Denis Bergkamp and Robert Pires were part of the team back then, but Arsenal have not won the league trophy ever since.
Arsenal was founded by Woolwich munitions workers as Dial Square back in 1886. It is well known that Tottenham Hotspur are Arsenal’s fiercest rivals and there have always been fireworks when the two local rivals meet in the North London derby.
