EPL 2016/17: Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: Combined XI

FILE PHOTO - (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES - Image numbers (L) 609115656 and 602278616) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal (L) and Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur meet in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016 in London. ***LEFT IMAGE*** NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal looks on during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at City Ground on September 20, 2016 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Britannia Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
The North London Derby is set to be a blockbuster affair with both sides eyeing to gain an upper hand early in the season
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Can Mesut Ozil weave his magic again?

Centre midfield : Victor Wanyama

The Kenyan might become Spurs' best bit of business in recent times as the former Southampton man has settled in well with his new squad and has brought a solid presence in Spurs' midfield. With Dembele out injured, Wanyama's importance has increased in the team and gets his place in this lineup ahead of the likes of Mohammed Elneny and Granit Xhaka as the duo might not be fully prepared to play in the hotly contested Derby.

Centre midfield : Santi Cazorla

The Spaniard has rediscovered himself in a deeper role as Cazorla has started to influence on games more than he did before as he is dictating the Gunners' play from midfield. With Wanyama in this lineup, Cazorla can have the freedom to move forward and can spray passes all over the field. Aaron Ramsey has just returned from an injury and the likes of Moussa Sissoko and Eric Dier have not played to their full potential yet.

Attacking midfield : Mesut Ozil

Alli is improving with each passing game but the German is on an altogether different level in the no.10 role. Along with his defence-splitting passes, Ozil has added goals to his game this campaign. His finish against Ludogorets in the midweek was plain stunning. He is one of the best in the world in his position and is another must-have player in any combined eleven.

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