Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Christian Eriksen scored a brilliant hat-trick to send Denmark to the World Cup.
Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Christian Eriksen will enter this weekend’s North London derby on top of the world after sending Denmark to the World Cup almost single-handedly.
The 25-year-old scored a stunning hat-trick in Denmark’s 5-1 playoff victory over the Republic of Ireland and is hitting form just in time for Tottenham’s massive trip to Arsenal on Saturday.
However, Eriksen has a very disappointing record against Tottenham’s fiercest rivals.
In nine meetings with the Gunners, Eriksen has yet to register a goal or an assist.
That is a big surprise considering that the former Ajax star averages a goal or assist every 1.75 Premier League matches over the last two seasons.
Tottenham have missed the Dane’s influence as they have only won twice in his nine derby appearances.
Surely this weekend is the time for the in-form midfielder to make his mark on this famous fixture.
Victory for Spurs at the Emirates Stadium would take them seven points clear of Arsenal in the table.
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