Tottenham Hotspur failed to close up the gap in the top four as they draw Liverpool in their last weekend’s game....CONTINUE READING
Arsenal’s victory against Leeds United gave them a four points lead over Tottenham Hotspur.
Arsenal are in-form and could be the team that will ruin Antonio Conte team’s Chances of finishing in the top four this season.
Whether Arsenal wins or loses, they will still be in the third position but Tottenham can’t afford to lose points otherwise their top four hopes might be ruined.
Tottenham’s Chances of missing out on Top four could skyrocket if they lose and Chelsea win their next game.
However, Arsenal might risk their top four chances if they drop points against Antonio Conte’s men.
Should Leeds United beat Chelsea, both North London teams will be few points away from Surpassing Thomas Tuchel’s men in the Premier league table.
This is the reason why Arsenal and Tottenham will take this game very serious.
The game will likely end in a stalemate but Arsenal’s current form be help them ruin Tottenham’s top four chances.
The image below depicts how Mikel Arteta could lineup his squad against Tottenham.
Arsenal lineup that could ruin Tottenham’s Top four Chances.
Goalkeeper: Aaron Ramsdale.
Forwards: Saka, E. Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli.
Midfielders: Elneny, G. Xhaka and Martin Odegaard.
Defenders: Holding, Gabriel, Nuno Tavares and Cedric Soares.
Arsenal’s 4-3-3 formation will allow them to mount pressure on Tottenham’s defense from the wings and have more ball possession in 90 minutes.
Eddie Nketiah has improved in his positioning and finishing skills.
He scored two wonderful goals against Leeds United and hopefully he could poke in another against Tottenham Hotspur.
His performance could be more enhanced of Martinelli and Saka provide support from the wings.
This attacking set-up will help Arsenal to overcome Tottenham’s solid defense.