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Tottenham vs Arsenal: 3 key battles for the North London derby

By Kenneth Daly

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Eric Dier of Tottenham Hotspur in action with Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 12, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Eric Dier of Tottenham Hotspur in action with Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 12, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) /
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#2: Eddie Nketiah vs Cristian Romero

Eddie Nketiah has scored four goals in his last four outings. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Eddie Nketiah has scored four goals in his last four outings. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /

Eddie Nketiah is someone who did feature in the May demolition, and the in-form striker will have his work cut out for him against newly crowned world champion Cristian Romero.

“Cuti” forms part of a crowded Tottenham backline that endeavours to compact space in and around the box, with the Argentine using his aggression and proactive style in these situations to stifle attacks. His strength and positional intelligence also allow him to assert dominance and can make life very difficult for any challenger.

However, Arsenal are blessed with technicians and clinical forwards who have picked the lock of many stubborn teams this season, and they will back themselves to do so again here. Arteta’s men embrace varied approach play and have their interchange down to a fine art, so there is every chance the wily Nketiah could add to his campaign tally.

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