ARSENAL-TOTTENHAM(THE NORTH LONDON DERBY)

I've been away for a while but now back and better.Learnt so much in little time.
The game is:

Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur

Barclays Premier League, Emirates Stadium

Saturday, November 20, 2010, 12:45

Referee:‬ Phil Dowd

Arsenal news: Jack Wilshere passed a fitness test on Friday and will be named in the squad. Laurent Koscielny is back from suspension. Robin van Persie had 45 minutes more football with Holland this week but is highly unlikely to start.

Tottenham news: Striker Jermain Defoe, having recovered from ankle surgery, is back in training and is included in Harry Redknapp’s squad, and will likely be used as a substitute.Lennon could also play some part in this fixture.

The North London derby promises to be an entertaining one as both teams have always been known for their abilities to come all out and attack their opponents.Flashes of class and pace will be the highlight of the game but I see Arsenal carrying the day as they tend to be more technically disciplined. I expect the Arsenal midfield to put pressure on Spurs and make it very difficult for them to find their feet for most of the game.

On the other hand anyway,one cannot rule out the 'bullet' pace of Bale and the thunderous strikes from the left foot of Van der Vaart.Tottenham are a very strong side too and could go out to pick 1 or 3 points in this early kick off.

I however do not see this as a 'Modric vs Fabregas' game as players like Nasri and Bale have been in excellent form this season.I also believe that if both coaches place Walcott and Bale on the right and left flanks of their teams respectively,it is going to be much action on one side of the fray.Nevertheless, I do not see Walcott starting this game.

Whatever the results turn out to be,we are assured of a fun-filled,all-attacking afternoon.

I will be here after the game to highlight the technicalities and tactical activities of the match,rating and analyzing each player in the process.

While some say it is a battle between Fabregas and Modric, I see it as a battle between these men who are techincally sound and mentally alert;