When the fire in North London is lit again, an epic battle known as the "North London Derby" will be staged. The victory or defeat of this duel, has long exceeded the ordinary meaning, it is not only about the honor, but also the fight for the Premier League title.
Pusdigolo, the Tottenham man at the helm, and his team have vowed to stop Arsenal's winning run and leave a mark on this Premier League journey. The feud between the two teams, and the fans, is expected to be chewed over and over again in the days to come.
Since Tottenham Hotspur's defeat to Newcastle on April 13, the team has had a two-week break to build up their strength for this crucial match. Arsenal, on the other hand, have been on the hoof during this period, and the test of four consecutive matches has put Tottenham's players in better shape. But the charm of soccer lies in its unpredictability, even if the strength of the superiority of the team, there is no guarantee that it will not encounter adversity in the game.
Son Heung-min, the star who has blossomed in Asia, his performance will directly affect the direction of the game. I watched the game between Arsenal and Chelsea, and despite Chelsea's loss, they do have problems on the left side of their defense. The speed of Binwet and Nicolas Jaeson made this area precarious. And Son Heung-min, with his incredible speed and exceptional technique, is perfectly capable of replicating this tactic and even launching himself from midfield to the left and right.
Can Xaviers, the player who was so heroic in Arsenal's midweek match against Chelsea, play a key role again in the North London derby? Will he be able to continue to make an impact against Tottenham's high-powered defense? It will depend on whether he can pass the ball to teammates like Odigat at crucial moments and link up with the rest of Arsenal's players to tear apart the opponent's defense.
For Arsenal, this North London derby is undoubtedly a crucial battle on the road to the title. A loss would give Manchester City a great chance to win the title. Although I firmly believe that Arsenal won't lose easily, the tension and high emotions of this derby will undoubtedly make the game full of variables, and may even end in unexpected ways.
