3 key battles which could determine Tottenham vs Arsenal

Arsenal had an impressive showing in midweek, as they thumped five past Chelsea. That said, the London derbies are coming in thick and fast for Mikel Arteta as he prepares for an even more important one this weekend. For bragging rights, Arsenal simply HAVE to win Tottenham vs Arsenal, even when pushing the title race to one side.

However, it will be a difficult match. It goes without saying that both teams will go all-out, so here are the 3 key battles which could determine the outcome of Tottenham vs Arsenal...

3 key battles which could determine Tottenham vs Arsenal

Destiny Udogie vs Bukayo Saka

One side of the pitch which Mikel Arteta will aim to exploit is Arsenal's right-hand side, which will be defended by Destiny Udogie and attacked by Bukayo Saka.

I am certain that Arsenal fans took great joy in watching Tottenham get destoryed in their most recent match against Newcastle United but one player who was mainly to blame is Destiny Udogie.

The full-back, who has had a good season otherwise, was humbled by Anthony Gordon, who got the better of him in every sense. Udogie put in a disaster display against Newcastle, so the battle between him and Bukayo Saka in this match could be very interesting from an Arsenal perspective.

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