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Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are set to clash in a highly anticipated Premier League showdown at the Emirates Stadium. Both teams have contrasting recent fortunes, with Arsenal aiming to solidify their dominance over their North London rivals.

Arsenal’s Recent Record Against Spurs

Arsenal have enjoyed an impressive run in the North London Derby, winning six of their last eight Premier League games against Tottenham, with one draw and one loss. The Gunners are aiming to secure their third consecutive league victory over Spurs, a feat they haven’t achieved since a five-game streak ending in January 1989. Their earlier 1-0 triumph at Tottenham in September puts them in a strong position to complete a league double over their rivals for the fifth time in Premier League history. Notably, Arsenal have achieved this without conceding only once before, in the 2013-14 season.

Arsenal’s Fortress: The Emirates Stadium

Mikel Arteta’s men have turned the Emirates Stadium into a fortress this season, remaining unbeaten in their last 12 Premier League home games, with nine wins and three draws. Arsenal are the only team yet to suffer a home defeat in the league this campaign, boasting six wins and three draws at the Emirates. Their defensive solidity has been remarkable, with clean sheets in each of their last four home league matches. Should they extend this streak to five games, it would be their best defensive home run since the 2013-14 season.

Tottenham’s Away Struggles

Tottenham Hotspur have found life difficult on the road, particularly at the Emirates Stadium. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 25 Premier League away games against Arsenal, a run stretching back to a goalless draw in the 1998-99 season. In their entire league history, Spurs have only endured a longer run without an away clean sheet against one opponent at Bolton Wanderers (35 games from 1923 to 2012).

Recent Form

Arsenal’s recent form has been mixed. The Gunners suffered a penalty shootout loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup following a 1-1 draw but remain unbeaten in their last four Premier League fixtures. Tottenham, meanwhile, bounced back with a 3-0 FA Cup win over Tamworth but have won just one of their last five Premier League matches.

Key Battles

The midfield battle will be pivotal, with Arsenal’s captain Martin Ødegaard leading the charge against Spurs’ creative outlets. Defensively, Arsenal will rely on their in-form backline to neutralize Tottenham’s attacking threats, while Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard will aim to exploit Spurs’ defensive vulnerabilities on the wings.

Verdict

With Arsenal’s dominant record in this fixture and their unbeaten home form, they enter the game as clear favorites. Tottenham’s recent struggles away from home further tilt the odds in the Gunners’ favor. However, North London Derbies are often unpredictable, and Spurs will be eager to upset the odds in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter.

Kickoff is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, at 9:00PM UK time. Arsenal fans will hope to see their side continue their dominance and extend their lead in the race for Champions League qualification.

 

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