5 reasons why Tottenham Hotspur will win the North London Derby

#3 Spurs' midfield

Son has contributed with match-winning performances

The midfield trio of Son Heung-min, Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen could be the deciding factor in the outcome of the game. Since becoming a guaranteed starter in the team, Son has contributed single-handedly with goals on four different occasions which has helped Spurs in collecting 10 points.

Christian Eriksen is one of the vital elements of the Spurs midfield. His chemistry with Harry Kane is one of the best in the Premier League. The Dane has created 24 goalscoring chances for the forward. Similarly, he averages 2.5 key passes and shots per game.

Dele Alli has had a mixed bag of a season. He has scored 5 goals and 7 assists in the Premier League. He averages 2.3 shots per game and also contributes with 2 key passes per game.

Alli has the characteristic of winning up free kicks for his team as he averages 2.6 fouls picked up per game, but at the same time, has the tendency of getting booked as he has already accumulated 3 yellow cards this season due to simulation.

8 - Son Heung-Min has been involved in eight goals in his last six Premier League starts at Wembley (five goals, three assists). Handful. pic.twitter.com/gSutvlUASA

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 26, 2017

Dele Alli: Only Kevin De Bruyne (23) has won possession in the attacking third more times than @dele_official (19) in the Premier League this seasonFull player stats -- https://t.co/057Wv9YDJy pic.twitter.com/34BzcTXlU4

— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) January 22, 2018

Christian Eriksen: Has scored or assisted in eight of his last 10 appearances for Tottenham https://t.co/sh5CbXz2BR #TOTMUN

— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) January 31, 2018