Legendary striker Alan Shearer has predicted that this Sunday’s London derby between Spurs and Arsenal will end in a draw.
The Gunners have been dealt a blow with Martin Odegaard out injury on international duty, while Declan Rice is suspend, with Shearer saying it will have a direct impact on Mikel Arteta’s side.
“The north London derby is one of the great games in the Premier League because you see more of it. The referees let the game flow a little bit more and they understand what it means to the coaches. The players and the fans,” Shearer told the Ufabet.
“Of course, Martin Odegaard not playing is bad news for Arsenal. But it’s good for Tottenham because Odegaard and Rice are two important players for Arsenal. So playing a big game like this without them is a difficult task for Arsenal.”
“Hopefully Dominic Solanke will be fit for this game because it will be a great debut if he can make the difference in the first derby, to perform in a big game like this.”
“For me, the key in this game is whether Spurs can improve their forwards. It’s something Ange Postecoglou has to do in terms of being clinical สมัคร ufabet without the ball because from what I’ve seen, they still have a lot to improve.”
“This game is always going to be a close one and with Arsenal’s injury news. Both teams may not have much chance, so I think it will end in a draw.”