Jose Mourinho warned of four Arsenal stars who could hurt Tottenham in derby
Writing in his column for the Daily Star, former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has claimed that Tottenham will need to watch out for four Gunners’ stars ahead of this weekend’s derby.
Tottenham face off bitter rivals in the second North London derby of the season at the Emirates on Sunday evening. Jose Mourinho & co. had gotten the better of the Gunners the last time out in the league. And heading into the game, Spurs are in fine form, having won five games in a row.
Nevertheless, Merson, who is known to make wild, off-the-mark predictions, has claimed that Arsenal are the favourites heading into the tie. The ex-Gunners’ star also added that the form Bukayo Saka, Nicolas Pepe, Willian and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are in could spell trouble for Tottenham.
“I think Arsenal are favourites against them this weekend. I really do. If both teams play to the best of their ability I think Arsenal win the game. I think their passing and movement is better. Spurs rely too much on Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, and lately Gareth Bale.
“Arsenal are a different team to the one Spurs beat in December. Bukayo Saka is playing really well. Willian looks like he has turned a corner. Nicolas Pepe had his best game yet against Leicester. And Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang is scoring goals again and looks much more confident.”
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Tottenham are currently seventh in the league table, five points below Chelsea in fourth. Arsenal, meanwhile, are tenth in the standings, seven points off of us. It is important that Mourinho & co. pick up all three points on offer this Sunday if we are to stay alive in the race for the top four.
