The competition for fourth place to advance to the Champions League is fierce.
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, fierce rivals based in North London, are the main characters of the competition.
With Arsenal in an advantage, Tottenham took the opportunity to grab Arsenal’s ankle.
The derby became even more important because qualifying for the Champions League could change the outcome of a season.
Last 5 matches
Tottenham 2 wins 2 draws 1 loss
The current trend is not bad.
Newcastle and Aston Villa won two straight games, but lost to Brighton.
However, Brighton’s recent performances have been outstanding, so unfortunately, it wasn’t fatal.
After a draw against Brandport, the mood changed with Leicester City.
After that, he felt like a victory in a draw away from Liverpool against Anfield.
Arsenal 4 wins 1 loss
Arsenal, who has changed the mood, is in an advantageous position in the 4th place.
It was Arsenal’s third straight defeat after defeating Southampton and Crystal Palace and Brighton.
In an important moment with a victory over Chelsea that followed, the atmosphere was turned upside down in an important match.
Arsenal is aiming for fourth place with four straight wins against Manchester United, West Ham and Leeds.
recent match
This season’s head-to-head match took place on September 27 last year in the 6th round of the PL.
At that time, Tottenham were managed by Noonu, and the result was a 3:1 win for Arsenal.
Scores from Smithlow in the 12th minute, Aubameyang in the 27th minute and Saka in the 34th minute made the result early.
Son Heung-min scored in the 79th minute, but it was not enough to change the result. 2022년10월1일 아스널 FC 토트넘홋스퍼 FC
Expected lineup & non-applicable players
Tottenham 3-4-3
Tottenham have been playing in a 3-4-3 formation since Conte took over as manager.
The concern is the position of full-backs for Reguilon and out-of-season Doherty, who are still unable to play.
There is no substitute for Sessegnon and Royal, and Tottenham should hope they excel.
In addition to Doherty and Reguilon, central defenders Tanganga will be removed from the defense.
In midfield, Skip was out of the team due to an injury.
Arsenal 4-2-3-1
Arsenal are still replacing Tierney and Party well with injuries.
Depending on whether Ben White returns or not, Magalyangis’s mate may change.
With Tierney’s injury, left-back Cedric or Tommys is expected.
Players not allowed to play are Tierney, Party is injured, and Ben White will have to watch.
KEY POINT
A mini Korea-Japan match between Son Heung-min and Tommyas?
Son Heung-min, the captain of the national team, has been showing very good performance recently.
He scored his 20th goal in a single season, and the possibility of being the top scorer is being talked about.
It is Arsenal’s defense that must stop the fatal attack of Heung-Min Son. 2022년10월1일 아스널 FC 토트넘홋스퍼 FC
Coincidentally, Japanese defender Tomiyas is playing for Arsenal.
In his last game, he played as a left defender, but a return to the right is likely.
The reason is undoubtedly the biggest reason for Son Heung-min’s presence.
Tottenham’s Heung-Min Son has to be stopped and Tomiyas seems more suitable than Cedric.
On the left of Tottenham and on the right of Arsenal, a small Korea-Japan match is likely in the North London derby.
It is likely to be the most lethal position on the pitch.
The winner of the mini Korea-Japan match could change the outcome of the North London derby.
Uneasy Tottenham full-back and brilliant Arsenal flank attack
Tottenham’s weakness can be evaluated as the flank defense of Sessegnon and Royal.
Compared to the existing Reguilon Doherty, it is a disappointment with insufficient performance.
In a situation where they have to play in the ball-discipline, their condition can influence the game.
Arsenal’s flanks Martinelli and Saka are doing very well.
Martinelli is active in two games in a row with an assist against Leeds.
Saka, on the other side, also has excellent performance with 2 goals and 1 assist in the last 5 games.
Tottenham, on the unstable flank, has to stop the outstanding Arsenal flank.
Arsenal’s surprise 1003 possibility
If Arsenal use a white 3, Saka can be left or right.
The possibility of coming out with Arsenal’s back-three tactic cannot be ignored.
It is because of the situation of Arsenal where it is important to prepare for Tottenham’s flank attack and not to lose.
If Arsenal go out with a white 3, Magalyangus – Holding (White) – Tomiyas is the most likely.
In particular, it will be possible to support and defend Tommyas to check Heung-Min Son.
The flank defense can be a combination of Saka and Cedric or Nunu and Saka.
If Saka is on the left, there is a good chance he will have the upper hand in the match against Royal.
If it is located on the right side, Tomiyas will remain in the rear and a modified back 3 tactic is also possible when attacking.
Tottenham are burdensome on Arsenal’s side in many ways, but it is a gateway that must be crossed for the fight for fourth place.
The match between Tottenham and Arsenal in the ‘North London Derby’ for the 4th place kick off at 3:45 minutes on the 13th.