Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur will face each other in the North London derby on Sunday.
The Premier League game will be held at the Emirates Stadium.
Both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are in good form at the moment, and it promises to be a hugely exciting and entertaining affair.
One of the most important players on the pitch will be Martin Odegaard.
The former Real Madrid attacking midfielder has just signed a new contract.
Odegaard has been superb for Arsenal this season, and the 24-year-old will be a massive figure for the Gunners against Spurs in the North London derby.
The Norway international playmaker has scored two goals in five Premier League matches and has scored one goal in one UEFA Champions League appearance for Arsenal so far this season.
Former Tottenham manager and Sky Sports pundit Tim Sherwood believes that Spurs need to stop Odegaard from weaving his magic to prevent Arsenal from winning.
Tottenham Hotspur told to stop Arsenal playmaker Martin Odegaard
Sherwood said about Odegaard on Sky Sports News (1:43pm, September 23, 2023): “He is just an outstanding player, pops up with big goals as well.
“He is certainly their best player along with Saka.
“I just think he is a manager’s dream, never gives you a problem, I am sure of that.
“He is going to be a real problem for Tottenham tomorrow.
“They need to get someone around him, try to stop him play because he dictates the play.”
Big North London derby
Tottenham Hotspur will probably be under less pressure to win the North London derby against Arsenal.
First of all, the match is at the Emirates Stadium.
So, naturally, you would expect Arsenal to be the favourites.
Spurs’ main objective this season is to finish in the Premier League top four.
A defeat to Arsenal would not make a huge impact on that.
However, a loss for Arsenal could see the Gunners lose pace in the Premier League title race.
Manchester City are winning matches all the time, and the defending champions could pull ahead of the chasing pace.
Arsenal simply have to continue to win to keep pace with City.
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