The North London Derby is arguably one of the most anticipated matches in the Premier League fixture. After the international break, both the teams are ready to clash at this epic showdown. This match has everything: History, rivalry, big names and most importantly high stakes. Peter Crouch, a former Tottenham player and a present TNT sports presenter has made his final prediction after changing his decision a multiple time. Even with major names missing, this is still a much-awaited match with fans eyeing on it from across the globe.
Peter Crouch’s Prediction
Peter Crouch is someone who is no stranger to the Noth London Derby, as he has represented Hotspurs on several occasions. He knows how stunning these encounters are and how the stakes can turn just in the nick of time.
In the podcast, he first spoke about an upcoming game alongside Arsenal academy graduate Steve Sidwell. Then talking about the London Derby, he wasn’t sure on which side to take the call. First he predicted it to be an high scoring game with 2-2 as the final score. But as the decision went on, he changed his decision not once but twice. Next he predicted that Tottenham might walk out as winner with a score to be 2-1 as they have the home advantage. However, he finally concluded that Arsenal might take the points with a 3-2 victory over Spurs. “I was going to go for 2-2, my second was 2-1,” said Crouch. “I am going to go 3-2 Arsenal, I think it will be an open game.”
It seems that that the thrilling and back and forth nature was too much for Crouch to make a call. But anyways at last he predicted it it would be the Gunners standing up tall in this high scoring thriller.
Other Experts Opinion On Arsenal Vs Tottenham
Even though Crouch’s prediction favors Arsenal, other experts have other opinions. One on them is Chris Sutton, who thinks Tottenham Hotspur will secure the victory. He stated that Tottenham will make a strong comeback after a disappointing 2-1 loss against Newcastle United, as they would take the advantage of their home ground and fans.
Aaron Lennon, Crouch’s former teammate is also backing Tottenham for this epic clash. Most Tottenham supporters feels that Arsenal poor form recently and the pressure to feel away from home can give a slight edge to the Hotspurs. But there are other experts too like Paul Merson, who is sitting on the border line as he expects none of the team to walk back with three points. Now with so many different opinions from so many different experts, it does make one thing that it would be an epic clash and the decision could go anywhere.
Key Players Missing
Now as debatable the final score prediction is, same is the case for the starting line up. With some big names missing it Arsenal side like Declan rice, their star mid fielder who’s out due to suspension and Martin Odegaard, their captain and the main faced a serious ankle injury during the international break. Their absences is obviously a major setback especially in mid field but Arsenal needs to find a way to get out it.
But this doesn’t mean that Tottenham are having a sigh of relief. Even though they don’t have any fresh injuries yet both Dominic Solanke and Yves Bissouma are facing late fitness tests and their availability could be a huge factor in this match. Despite all these issues both teams would be pumped up and ready to lock horns for the three point to move up the ladder and get closer to the title.
What Can We Expect?
The North London Derby is definitely one of the most unpredictable matches in the Premier League. With so many things on line, the match gets more intense than the last time. Both the teams having so much to prove between themselves, things just cannot get bigger.
Now with Crouch’s final prediction of a 3-2 toward Arsenal to take the win, There is even more pressure on Tottenham. Especially on their star like Son Heung-min and James Maddison to deliver at such big stage.
Now whatever the result be, one thing is clear that it will be a thrilling encounter. With both teams firing and trying to get every ammo out of the artillery. This is a match definitely not worth missing.
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