There is a huge game for gamblers to look forward to in the Premier League this weekend, as the first North London derby takes place. Spurs will be looking for the points to stay top, while the Gunners will be hoping to get back to winning ways and ease the pressure on Mikel Arteta.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal Odds
| Tottenham Hotspur | -108 |
| Draw | +242 |
| Arsenal | +274 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | -114 |
| Under 2.5 Goals | -116 |
Spurs Come Into Derby As Favourites
There haven’t been many North London derbies in the past where Spurs have come in as the heavy favourites. However, that will be the case this weekend, as Jose Mourinho has his Tottenham side pulling in the same direction so far this season. Tottenham have lost just one game so far this season, with that defeat coming on the opening day against Everton. Since then, they have won six and drawn three. Mourinho’s side couldn’t be in better form coming into this fixture, as they have won four from five.
They have taken four points from six in their last two fixtures against Manchester City and Chelsea. The draw came in their most recent fixture against Chelsea, as it seemed to be a game that neither side wanted to lose. However, it could have been a different story in the final moments of that game, as both Chelsea and Spurs missed glorious chances to take all three points from the game. Mourinho would have still been pleased with the point, as it means that his side come into this round of fixtures as the league leaders.
Arsenal Start Weekend In Bottom Half
Mikel Arteta was heralded as the hero when it was revealed that he was to return to Arsenal as head coach. Three years of experience working as number two to Pep Guardiola got Gunners fans excited, but this season’s form so far has already indicated a shift of the fanbase against the Spanish manager. Arsenal have won just once in their last six games, and have struggled to score goals from open play throughout the season.
Only Burnley, Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion have scored fewer goals than the Gunners so far this season. The pressure began to build on Arteta last time out, as his Arsenal side were beaten by Wolves at the Emirates. The only bright spark from that game was a goal from Gabriel, which was the first time that they have hit the back of the net from open play in nearly eight hours. This will be a bigger challenge this weekend.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal Picks
Jose Mourinho will see this weekend as an opportunity for his side to put down a marker for the season ahead. The Portuguese manager has never lost a game against the Gunners on the ten occasions that he has faced them, and won the previous match with Spurs last season. Harry Kane and Heung Min Son will likely be at the forefront of everything good Spurs do, and both stars could find the back of the net in a significant win for Tottenham.
