Thursday’s comfortable 2-0 win over Dynamo Zagreb was yet another quality performance from Tottenham Hotspur, who are now 5-0-0 in their last five games. This victory not only helped to keep the spirits of a team that was suffering, but also made next week’s playoff in Croatia more or less over (except for a huge collapse).
This means that all attention can be put on Sunday’s North London Derby, although that was the case anyway. The Spurs enter the competition seven points ahead of their rivals, and a victory would mean a difference of 10 points, with 10 games remaining for both sides of the championship.
The reverse game in December was fun. Heung-Min Son launched a shot from outside the box in the 13th minute to put Tottenham 1-0 up, and a goal by Harry Kane just before the break sealed the victory against the elated supporters who were lucky to be among the reduced capacity crowd.
Arsenal are not very impressive now, but form is not the most reliable indicator for the classics. Still, it is clear which of the two sides is in the rhythm now, and it certainly looks like Spurs has a lot more to play for. Tottenham have never won six points from Arsenal in the Premier League; maybe that will change today.
Lineups
⚪️ Lloris (C), Doherty, Sanchez, Alderweireld, Reguilon, Højbjerg, Ndombele, Lucas, Bale, Son, Kane.#THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/Eq3plsBJAh
– Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 14, 2021
How to watch
Meeting: Sunday, March 14, 2021
Time: 12:30 pm ET, 4:30 pm GMT
Localization: Emirates Stadium, London, England
TV: NBCSN (USA), Sky Sports Main Event (United Kingdom)
Streaming: NBCSports.com (USA), Sky GO Extra (UK)
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