Southampton forward Theo Walcott has said on Sky Sports Premier League (10:25pm, May 13, 2022) that Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will finish ahead of Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur despite the defeat in the North London derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Arsenal went down 3-0 to Tottenham in the Premier League on Thursday evening.
The Gunners are now only a point above Spurs in fourth place.
Tottenham have arguably the more favourable fixtures remaining now.
However, former Arsenal star Walcott believes that the Gunners have the advantage, with stats in their favour.
Theo Walcott on Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur top-four battle
Walcott said on Sky Sports Premier League (10:25pm, May 13, 2022): “I am not going to disagree with the stats right now. I am quite happy with that percentage. I would rather have the point and that percentage.”
Advantage Gunners
In our opinion, Arsenal have the advantage over Tottenham in the race for the fourth and final Champions League spot in the Premier League table this season.
Yes, Tottenham won the North London derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadum, and Arsenal now have injury and suspension problems.
However, we cannot ignore the fact that Arsenal are a point ahead of Tottenham at the moment.
So the Gunners have destiny in their own hands.
If Arsenal win their final two Premier League games this season, then there is nothing that Tottenham will be able to do.
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