EPL stats preview: Matchweek 3 - Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur

Both managers with different ambitions will clash to capture the bragging rights in North London

Arsenal will take on Tottenham Hotspur in a highly charged North London derby at the Emirates on Sunday. Arsenal’s home defeat to Aston Villa on the opening day of the season caused a shock wave among their fans and threatened to derail their season.

Since then, however, a 3-1 away win away at Fulham and Champions League qualification have gone a long way to heal the wounds. A home win against local rivals Spurs will relieve pressure from Arsene Wenger, who is under fire from his own fans over lack of transfer activity for some time.

On the other hand, Tottenham’s start to the new season has been smooth. Two 1-0 wins in the Premier League and a relatively easy passage to the Europa League has seen many of their new signings gel in well.

Spurs, though, will be hoping to continue their fine form and try to score from open play – something which they have failed to this term in the league.

Let’s have a look at what stats have to offer for Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur

- In 152 league encounters between these two sides, Arsenal have won 62, while Spurs have won 49. The rest 41 games have been drawn.

- The North London Derby has averaged over five goals in the last seven meetings.

- Arsenal are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 matches in the Premier League.

- Arsenal are undefeated in 16 of their last 17 home matches against Tottenham in all competitions.

- All 13 of Olivier Giroud’s Premier League goals have been scored in London, with 11 netted at the Emirates.

- Tottenham have scored at least 2 goals in their last 6 matches against Arsenal in all competitions.

- Tottenham have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches in the Premier League.

- Tottenham have been drawing at half time and winning at full time in their last 4 matches in the Premier League.

- Roberto Soldado has scored 12 goals in his last 10 league appearances. If the Spaniard scores on Sunday as well then he will become only the second player to score in their first three Premier League appearances for Spurs. Jermain Defoe is the other one.

- Spurs have attempted 39 shots in this season’s Premier League but have yet to score from open play.