EPL 2016/17: 5 reasons why Tottenham Hotspur will defeat Arsenal in the North London derby

#3. Tactics and form can help see off the visitors

Pochettino is a highly rated coach and has the tactical prowess to outwit Arsenal

The Spurs manager possesses the tactical acumen to restrain Arsenal and get the best out of his side. After all, they did not happen to bring an end to Chelsea’s unbeaten run on the basis of luck.

Pochettino sprung a surprise on Antonio Conte by resorting to a 3-man backline, reinforcing the midfield with impetus coming from the wings.

That his charges executed his tactics to perfection and ran out 2-0 winners against a form team speaks volumes about the mentality and attitude that the Argentine has managed to instil in the players. Ahead of the derby, Spurs are definitely the form team going into the fixture with 8 consecutive league wins.

Arsenal, on the other hand, have been inconsistent and patchy, with injury worries in defence as well as midfield for Wenger. History offers no consolation either; the Gunners last won at the Lane in March 2014, over 8 prior Premier League visits, drawing 3 and losing the remaining 4.

The home side have injury worries of their own in Mousa Dembele, Danny Rose and Harry Winks but Pochettino has previously demonstrated his ability to dig deep and emerged with credit.