Arteta can become the second Arsenal manager to win each of his first four home North London derbies, emulating Terry Neill between 1977 and 1980.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says there is no point comparing his journey to that of Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta because no two managers in the game are the same.
Spurs are rebuilding from the ground up with new coach Postecoglou, who has won the hearts of many fans thanks to his charisma and uncompromising style of attacking football.
Their best start to a season in 50 years has also helped the Lilywhites go on a four-match winning streak, including a win over Manchester United and a comeback win over Sheffield United.
The true measure of their strength will be gauged by how they perform against an Arsenal side that came second last season, have the same points as them and looking to challenge Manchester City for the title again.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou will have a taste of his first North London derby and says it was clear to see from the onset that Mikel Arteta is a passionate manager even when he was at Manchester City.
Before the game tomorrow, Postecoglou was cited by the Evening Standard as saying: “I spent a week at City when I first got the Yokohama job because they were part of the [City Football] Group and were generous enough to invite me in,” “I didn’t talk to anyone, but I watched training, and it was clear that Mikel loved the game and was eager to become a manager for himself.
“Tim Cahill was always speaking very highly of him both as a player and as a person. He’s had a different journey but he’s made the impact.
“In terms of similarities… I’m 58, he’s whatever. I’ve had 26 years, he’s five years into it. He’s managed in one country, I’ve managed in a few. I’m not sure how he’s got a great head of hair… He’s a lot fitter than I am. I don’t know mate, there’s not a lot of threads I can sort of join between us.”
Tottenham are seeking their 200th Premier League away victory.
