Verdict: Arsenal draw no bet
Best Odds: 4/6
Bookmaker: Luckster
With all eyes falling on north London this weekend, Arsenal will travel across the capital when they meet arch-rivals Tottenham.
Tottenham
Starting with the hosts, while Tottenham might have gained plenty of admirers last season following a maiden campaign under Ange Postecoglou, Spurs eventually fell short in the race to book a Champions League return. Although the former Celtic boss might have made his ambitions abundantly clear, they have once again struggled to find much stability this time around. Heading into September’s international break with a late 2-1 loss away at Newcastle, Tottenham have recorded just a single victory from any of their first three Premier League appearances. Failing to collect back-to-back victories since returning from March’s fortnight interval, Postecoglou will also have a continued headache over his side’s defensive struggles. In fact, Spurs have recorded just a pair of clean sheets from any of their previous 14 consecutive top-flight showdowns.
Team News
Still dealing with a muscle injury, Tottenham are expected to be without former Everton marksman Richarlison on Sunday afternoon. However, in what could prove to be a timely boost big-money summer recruit Dominic Solanke should return to Spurs’ squad this weekend.
Likewise, despite missing out away at Newcastle prior to September’s international break, Tottenham should welcome back defensive star Micky van de Ven. Opening his Premier League account with a brace against Everton last month, skipper Heung-Min Son will play a leading role in the final third.
Arsenal
As for the visitors, left disappointed prior to September’s international break as they had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Brighton, Arsenal will be seeking an immediate response here. Although the Gunners might have once again fallen short last season in the race to get their hands on a first Premier League crown since 2004, Mikel Arteta’s squad are once again tipped as Manchester City’s main title challengers. Making an early statement last month as they secured a 2-0 win away at Aston Villa, Arsenal have certainly gained a fearsome reputation for their success on the road. Including an action-packed 3-2 victory when they travelled across north London back on April 28th, the Gunners have collected 28 points from their last 10 Premier League appearances away from the Emirates – a purple patch that stems back throughout this calendar year.
Team News
Shown a controversial red card against Brighton prior to the fortnight interval, England international Declan Rice will serve a one-match suspension here. Likewise, in what looks set to be a huge blow for the Gunners, influential skipper Martin Odegaard picked up an ankle injury while away with Norway and will miss out here.
Likewise, while summer recruit Riccardo Calafiori might have avoided a long-term calf injury, the Italian international is not expected to play any part here. Already notching a pair of Premier League strikes so far this season, Kai Havertz will lead Arsenal’s charge this weekend.
Key Factors to Consider
- When Arsenal last travelled to north London back on April 28th, the Gunners picked up an action-packed 3-2 victory.
- Continuing on from last season, Arsenal have collected 28 points from their previous 10 Premier League away fixtures.
- Likewise, the Gunners have won all of their previous five showdowns on the road by an aggregate score of 11-2.
- Tottenham have recorded just a pair of clean sheets from any of their previous 14 Premier League appearances.
- Three of the last four Premier League appearances between Tottenham and Arsenal have finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
While Arsenal might travel across north London without two of their midfield aces on Sunday afternoon, the Gunners will be excited by a stellar record against their arch-rivals. Landing a thrilling 3-2 victory when they travelled to Spurs back on April 28th, Arteta’s title challengers have collected 10 points from their previous four Premier League battles. Likewise, collecting back-to-back wins in the white half of north London, we are backing an away draw no bet this weekend.
Verdict: Arsenal draw no bet
Best Odds: 4/6
Bookmaker: Luckster
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