Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: 5 key battles to watch out for

#1 Harry Kane vs Laurent Koscielny

Harry Kane goes head to head with Laurent Koscielny this Saturday

No list that involves Tottenham this season can be complete without the mention of the enigmatic Harry Kane. The striker has arguably been the best in the league this season and has scored 8 and 5 goals in the Premier League and Champions League respectively.

The most frightening aspect of Kane's presence in the team for Saturday is his proclivity for goals in the London derbies. Against opposition from the capital city, Kane has scored a staggering 21 goals in 29 games, and on current form, it is likely that he will add to that tally on Saturday.

Laurent Koscielny hasn't been at his best in games featuring Harry Kane, and like much of the Arsenal side, he hasn't been on his best form this season. His return from injury did not go very well last month, with Arsenal throwing away their halftime lead and losing 2-1 to Watford. Although he has put in some good performances at the back, he also featured in Arsenal's devastating 3-1 loss to Manchester City.

Harry Kane has shown no signs of slowing down, and looks determined to shatter club records this season. Laurent Koscielny faces his most difficult test this season, and Saturday would be a very good day for him to regain some of his form. Despite first appearances, Kane is not invincible, and Wenger and Koscielny must find a way to keep him quiet if they are to secure points from the fixture.

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