3 key battles which could determine Tottenham vs Arsenal

Pape Sarr vs Martin Odegaard

It is more than likely that Rodrigo Bentancur will be replaced in the Spurs midfield. At least this seems obvious at face-value, given how much Bentancur has cost Spurs in the top-four race after his awful showing at St James Park.

Therefore, Sarr, who has been one of Tottenham's most underrated players this season, is a better fit for them to host Arsenal. A defensive-minded midfielder, he is the best-placed in the Tottenham ranks to battle with Martin Odegaard (it seems like a losing battle from Sarr's perspective, but alas).

Odegaard put in an absolutely incredible showing against Chelsea at home in midweek. The Norwegian international played many world-class passes and dictated the play in a performance he would like to replicate against Spurs. He has had many great performances against the North London rivals but this upcoming one feels more important than most others.

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