Spurs v Arsenal Betting Tips: Captain Kane to make North London white?

Betting preview and odds for Premier League tie

Tottenham Hotspur were still in the Premier League title race a week ago. Now they need three points against rivals Arsenal to maintain their grip on the top-four.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men are just four points ahead of the Gunners following back-to-back defeats against Burnley and Chelsea. Defeat at Wembley will not only see Unai Emery’s men close up on the Lilywhites, but potentially Manchester United too.

It’s a game of epic proportions. But who will prevail under the arch? You can watch the match live on BT Sport 1 from 12:30pm.

Head-to-Head

Historically, Arsenal boast the better head-to-head record. But it’s not been so easy for the Gunners in recent years. The red side of North London have triumphed just twice in the last eight meetings between the two clubs.

However, that does include a 4-2 success earlier in the season, when goals from Alexandre Lacazette, Lucas Torreira and a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang double won all three points.

Spurs exacted revenge with a 2-0 success in the Carabao Cup in December. Pochettino’s men are also unbeaten in their last four home North London Derbies in the Premier League.

Likely XIs

Harry Kane returned for the hosts against Burnley and Chelsea. He’ll lead the line alongside Son Heung-min, with Christian Eriksen sitting just behind.

Kieran Trippier’s poor performance at Stamford Bridge should allow in Serge Aurier, while Danny Rose will take the left wing-back spot in a 3-4-1-2 formation.

Emery has alternated between Lacazette and Aubameyang in recent weeks. He could start both at Wembley. That would mean five in midfield, with the untrusted Mesut Ozil replaced by the battle-hardened Granit Xhaka.

He could be joined by Aaron Ramsey and Torreira, the latter of whom enjoyed his standout match in an Arsenal shirt in the reverse fixture last December.