Tottenham v Arsenal: The best north London derbies

Both London clubs meet looking to bounce back from European disappointment

Simon Rice,Charles Reynolds
Friday 14 March 2014 12:26 EDT
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With both sides desperately trying to secure a top-four finish, this clash had a lot resting on it. Arsenal came back after conceding two early goals to be level at half time before storming to a sensational win in the second half. The result appeared to
With both sides desperately trying to secure a top-four finish, this clash had a lot resting on it. Arsenal came back after conceding two early goals to be level at half time before storming to a sensational win in the second half. The result appeared to (Getty Images)

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Sunday is derby day and finishes with London's most bitterly-fought contest, Tottenham v Arsenal.

Both sides suffered midweek disappointments in Europe, Arsenal slipping out of the Champions League after a two-leg defeat to Bayern Munich, and Tottenham losing 3-1 to Benfica in the first leg of their Europa League clash.

It is fair to say that both team's have a point to prove and who better to do it against than their bitterest rivals.

Despite their injury problems and questions remaining over their mental stability, Arsenal must start as favourites against a Tottenham side who look increasingly lost under rookie manager Tim Sherwood.

Then again Sherwood's gilet may be able to spring a surprise over Arsene Wenger's sleeping bag coat, as history shows these matches are far from predictable.

Meanwhile the neutrals will just be hoping that Sunday's match will be one worthy of joining the celebrated bunch in the gallery above.

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