Game Week 27 Predictions: Arsenal to beat Spurs

Premier League preview: Tottenham vs Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – North London Derby, Gunners to respond post-Wolves. Verdict Arsenal win.

Tottenham lost the reverse fixture at the Emirates 4-1 and would hope to avenge that defeat when the Gunners visit on Sunday. Can Spurs put a dent in Arsenal's title hopes on Sunday? (Photo credit: Opta)

Tottenham vs. Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

5:30pm

This is a huge game in the context of the Premier League title race. Tottenham will be happy to be the team to stop their city rivals from achieving their dreams. It will be a tough game at the Tottenham Stadium on Sunday.

Manchester City beat Newcastle United 2-1 at the Etihad on Saturday, a result that took the Cityzens within two points of the Gunners. Should Tottenham take points off Arsenal, the advantage becomes City's.

Arsenal has suffered a shocking blip in their recent games. Most notably, the Gunners failed to hold on to a two-goal lead at Wolves as they were forced to an embarrassing draw. The manner of goals conceded by Mikel Arteta's side is another source of worry.

Arsenal remains in charge, and, with everything at stake, we anticipate a response from the Gunners. Like they did in the reverse fixture, where Eberechi Eze completed his hat trick inside the opening hour of the game as Arsenal ran off with a 4-1 win.

What has changed between the Spurs that Arsenal beat earlier in the season at the Emirates and the one they face on Sunday? Not a lot. More injuries and a new manager in charge; can Igor Tudor stop Arsenal on Sunday?

The Croatian legend has impressed fans with his tough talks in the media. He understands the rivalry and is ready to punish Arsenal, but does he have the legs to go the whole nine yards against the Gunners?

Spurs will be without Destiny Udogie, Richarlison, Wilson Odobert, Kevin Danso, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Pedro Porro, and captain Christian Romero continues to serve his four-match ban. Tudor must find the right balance with what he has left.

Joao Palhinha will be immense in this one. Let's see if the Portuguese will be deployed at right back or in the middle alongside Connor Gallagher. It will be a game of few chances for Spurs; they must take their chances.

For the Gunners, everyone is fit, bar Martin Odegaard. Will Eze be trusted to start in the hole as he did in the reverse fixture, or will Bukayo Saka return in the number 10 role? Viktor Gyoekeres will have a lot to say about this game; Spurs must be wary of him.

Xavi Simmons is a player the Gunners must keep an eye on, but the runs of Declan Rice can hurt Spurs, too. Only a win can restore the pride and advantage of the Gunners at the top; Arsenal can't afford to slip up.

Verdict: Arsenal to win.