Spurs will be 'blown away' by Arsenal in North-London derby, says Paul merson

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Arsenal host Tottenham in the Premier League matchday 6 at the Emirates Stadium. Although both teams have started the season incredibly well, former Gunners player Paul Merson believes Arteta's side will crush Spurs in the north London derby.

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Tottenham and Arsenal have one of the greatest rivalries in English football's top flight. The two clubs meet at least twice every season in the famous North London derby.
The Gunners host Spurs in Premier League matchday 6 at the Emirates Stadium and some pundits are already talking about who can take all three points in this fierce clash.
Former Arsenal player Paul Merson gave his verdict on Sunday's big showdown at 15.00 CET in his 'Sky Sports' column. "It's a big test for Tottenham - it's not a big test for Arsenal, is it? Everybody is going mad about Tottenham, but they've only really played Manchester United at home so far this season," he said.
"One team has been doing it for the last year and a half, while this Spurs one is just getting it together. Arsenal proved themselves last season by nearly taking the best team in the world all the way over 38 games," added Merson.
"Sunday is all about how Tottenham approach it and I don't know if Ange Postecoglou will change his game. Speaking to Celtic fans, he won't - he plays the same football everywhere he has gone. If he doesn't, it will open the game up. And if you go toe-to-toe against Arsenal, there's only one winner. Because of the way they pass the ball and move between the lines, I don't know if Spurs could live with Arsenal. They will get blown away.

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