Tottenham go up against north London rivals Arsenal on Saturday in the Premier League.
Spurs face the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, as Mauricio Pochettino’s men look to open up a gap between themselves and Arsene Wenger’s side that would stretch to seven points with victory.
Plenty of pundits have debated the power shift between Arsenal and Tottenham in recent days, with Spurs finishing above the Gunners for the first time since 1985 in the Premier League table last season.
Now, Hoddle claimed Spurs’ stars believe they are a better side than Arsenal, but warned his old club that they must keep Arsenal’s number seven Alexis Sanchez quiet. The former England manager predicted a 1-1 draw between the rivals.
“They’ve got to stay in touch with Man City,” Hoddle said. “The players have we got the confidence to say we are the better side, the better balanced side.
“It’s a very even call. There’s that belief and to beat Real Madrid – Tottenham have still got everything to do. There’s a lot to do to overturn Arsenal.
“A great man [on Pochettino]. You could just feel that everything was right. Every player came over and gave him a hug after the international break. From Tottenham’s point of view, you have to keep Alexis Sanchez quiet. He has to be looked after. I went for a 1-1 draw.”
Spurs are on an impressive run against their north London counterparts that has seen them lose just once in their last seven outings against the Gunners, beating them 2-0 last time out in April thanks to goals from Harry Kane and Dele Alli.
Tottenham will welcome back Kane, Alli and Winks after they missed the international break, but Toby Alderweireld is set to miss the clash through injury.
Three points for Spurs in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off would see Pochettino’s men climb to second in the table, with Manchester United playing against Newcastle United a few hours later.
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