Harry Redknapp has said that Tottenham will go into the North London derby believing that they can get a result.
Tottenham has a terrible track record at the Emirates, with the Lilywhites’ most recent victory there occurring in 2010 under Redknapp’s leadership.
Spurs have had abysmal performances at the home of their fiercest opponents in recent years, especially last year when they were comfortably brushed aside by Mikel Arteta’s side.
However, unlike previous seasons when Tottenham arrived at the Emirates with a plan to defend deep and attack the home team in counter-attack, Ange Postecoglou’s new Spurs team will certainly look to dominate possession and bring The match went to Arsenal.
Son Heung-min fired a warning shot before the match when the Spurs captain affirmed that the Gunners did not want to face Tottenham at this time (The Times).
Spurs will be confident ahead of the Arsenal clash
Redknapp admitted that, unlike some last season, he is expecting a big game at the Emirates on Sunday.
The 76-year-old told talkSPORT Breakfast (20/09/23 at 8am:
3 pm):
“This weekend will be a good game. Both teams are in good form. Tottenham did well.
Maddison, what a signing for that money. What a good player. A fantastic talent. Tottenham are looking strong.
“So, I think they will go to Arsenal on Sunday and feel they can get something from the game. It’s going to be a great London derby between two good teams.”
Spurs Web Opinion
I am looking at this game as a free hit and do not expect us to get anything from it. The pressure is all on Arsenal and I am looking forward to seeing whether we can dominate proceedings at the Emirates and take the game to the home side.
