Draw Premier League: Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspurs | Sunday 24th September | KO: 14:00 BST | Sky Sports

Prediction

Arsenal 2-0 Sp**s

 

[Wounded Healer]

Have a feeling we are going to draw.

 

[1macca1]

I’ve seen more cases of that backfiring than paying off long term unless it’s a low skilled player who’s aware of their short comings.

Havertz is a recent case in point, his versatility has stalled his development from Leverkusen. Unless Vieira is way more talented than we imagined I think it’s unlikely he overtakes Maddison.

He’s got a little bit of that Bernardo Silva/Iniesta talent that allows them to work in the spaces right across the final third. I think he’ll get a lot of appearances this season, albeit mostly coming off the bench.

 

[UpTheGunnerz]

Diarrhoea on a derby day as per usual

 

[HighburyHigh]

Come on you rip roaring Gunners! 4-0

 

[King87]

 

[Macho]

He’s got a little bit of that Bernardo Silva/Iniesta talent that allows them to work in the spaces right across the final third. I think he’ll get a lot of appearances this season, albeit mostly coming off the bench.

I also see all that happening, I just don't see how he overtakes a specialist with years over him but fair dos.

 

[Vinci]

We're much better than them, but we'll probably make it very hard on ourselves again. Often we are our own worst enemy.

A draw or narrow victory at best.

 

[Oxeki]

I am unsure Fabio ever reaches Maddison’s level mostly due to the minutes he gets (the lack there of). Gets moved about a bit too.

Guys like Rice and Maddison have been solid in the Prem for years before they jumped up.

I think Fabio has more on his game than Maddison. Better vision and spatial awareness.

Maddison is further along in his development. But like you said, if Vieira gets consistent game time, he might surpass him.

 

[LookingForEric]

No doubt about it we must really put a marker down in this one. Jesus must start as well.

 

[MartiSaka]

Most interesting NL derby since the CL decider. Less on the line at this stage so looking forward to it more. Very interested to see how Sp**s are able to cope given they will be attacking us and also interested to see if we can repeat Wednesday night. If so, it will really be another big marker not to attempt to go toe to toe at the emirates.

 

[OnlyOne]

Need Raya and Havertz to start today, it's a win-win for me. We either play well and win which makes me happy or we draw/lose and I can sh*t on those two players live in 4K Ultra UHD on Arsenalmania.

 

[Synical]

Hmmm, everybody is so convinced that Tottenham will come at us. Every pundit etc has been openly and confidently stating this.

The scenes if they're wrong

I hope Mikel has all bases covered.

 

[GDeep™]

I’m thinking 4-1.

Havertz to score.

 

[1macca1]

I think Fabio has more on his game than Maddison. Better vision and spatial awareness.

Maddison is further along in his development. But like you said, if Vieira gets consistent game time, he might surpass him.

In this case, when we say he’s further along in his development are we just saying he has more games under his belt? Also, does surpass refer to ability or what has been achieved in their career so far?

 

[avenellroad]

What a quote he came up with during an interview this week..

...feel a masterclass from Gabby J today!

He’s got a bit of Romario in him when he is in the penalty box. Quick feet and the ability to manipulate the ball like he’s playing on the beach in Rio.

 

[Haphazard]

Everyone is too overconfident have a bad feeling about this one

 

[dino bravo]

Everyone is too overconfident have a bad feeling about this one

Someone always has a bad feeling about every game. If we perform like we can, we win, simple as that.

 

[drippin]

A lot of comparing of Maddison to Kai in another thread. It made me think of those that wanted him over Ødegaard once upon a time.

For me, the question is, after what we’re starting to see from Vieira, would you want James over Fabio? He’s 3 and a half years older and cost about £5m more.

Here you also have to consider Vieira's wages compared to Maddison's. The payment is likely over a longer time period. Both help with FFP.

The problem is sometimes also to convince a player to come to battle for his place, when there is other top club where he becomes the star man, and plays all the games.

I doubt Maddison would choose Vieira role over going to Tottenham. It's not realistic at all.

 

[dino bravo]

I had a late night, but woke up at 7am and my first thought was the game and I was wide awake. I hate this fixture, and have done for 35+ years. Just beat these ****s Arsenal, I don't care how, lets send them back to the toilet with **** all.

 

[2Smokeyy]

Hmmm, everybody is so convinced that Tottenham will come at us. Every pundit etc has been openly and confidently stating this.

The scenes if they're wrong

I hope Mikel has all bases covered.

I think it’s fair. When he was at Marinos, I rarely remember when he actually deviated from his philosophy. Same thing with his time at Celtic whenever I watched their derbies. Even against Real Madrid they were still balling and going toe to toe with Modric, Kroos etc with inferior players.

Will be interesting how they set up but I think we’ll win this. At the carpet, we’re different gravy.

I’m going for a 3-0.