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

Modified Apr 30, 2017 10:59 GMT

FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES - Image numbers (L) 635481924 and 664948828) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Mauricio Pochettino,Manager of Tottenham Hotspur (L) and Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal. Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal meet in a Premier League match at White Hart Lane on April 30, 2017 in London,England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** GENT, BELGIUM - FEBRUARY 15: Tottenham Hotspur Head Coach / Manager, Mauricio Pochettino looks on during the Tottenham Hotspur Training Session held at the Ghelamco Arena stadium on February 15, 2017 in Gent, Belgium. KAA Gent will play Tottenham Hotspur in their Europa League match on the February 16, 2017. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images,) — Super Sunday will decide if North London is white or red!

#1. A fit and firing frontline

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his teams fourth goal with teammates Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Stoke City at White Hart Lane on February 26, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) — A fluid attacking trio currently on song should prove to be threatening enough for Arsenal

If you thought a lean and mean defence meant sitting back and simply absorbing pressure, think again.

Spurs’ goal-scoring record is commendable and on par with Chelsea, with both teams having scored 69 goals from 33 outings this season. Only Liverpool have scored more – the Reds’ 70 coming from 34 games.

Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen are the toast of the home crowd and the three have proved their worth to the manager and club this season. With 20 goals and 6 assists to his name, Kane is the undisputed king of hearts but Alli and Eriksen have played their part for the team as well.

Alli has 16 league goals and 7 assists to his name while Eriksen has been the main provider with 6 goals and 12 assists.

That these three players are fit and in fine form should be a shot in the arm for Pochettino as he looks to take Spurs beyond mid-table to the upper echelons of the league. It is also indeed amazing that he has made credit-worthy progress with a young team whose average first team age is among the lowest in the Premiership.

Add to this Wenger’s worries with Shkodran Mustafi out and Laurent Koscielny not 100% fit and there is enough cause for concern in the visiting camp.

Edited by Staff Editor