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Speaking on the debate, Paul Merson believes that this weekend's North London derby is a bigger match for Unai Emery and Arsenal than for Tottenham.

The Sunday derby in North London is a bigger game for Arsenal than Tottenham, according to former Gunners star Paul Merson.

The two rival cities will face the Emirates Sunday afternoon, live Sky Sports Premier Leagueseparated by only three points in the table.

Has the Unai Emery team got the upper hand on Tottenham? Super Sunday, they would move above their rivals in the Champions League places.

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"This game this weekend is a bigger match for Arsenal than Tottenham, that's how it really rocked," said Merson. Debate.

"The pressure is strong for Arsenal to play and win the match." If Arsenal does not win this match, you are going to leave here saying: "Tottenham is just getting away from Arsenal. . "

"If Tottenham plays as he did last weekend against Chelsea, they can not lose, but that's only been once this season and they have not gotten around." were great, despite their best start.

"But they did not play as they had done the season before."

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Arsenal has surprised many players this season after a series of 18 games without defeat. However, Sunday's clash with the Spurs will represent their progress under the orders of their new Spanish manager, Tim Sherwood said.

"This gives everyone the conviction that he can possibly figure in the top four," said the former midfielder and Spurs coach.

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"They will get closer to Tottenham and if they can keep an eye on Tottenham and finish above them, they will finish in the top four.

"So, this match will be a good indicator of how far they have come." They faced big teams earlier in the season and lost.

"Liverpool's performance was good at the Emirates and they will need that kind of performance again and Tottenham not to be in the song.

"Tottenham has the best players, I think, but the best players do not always win the game – sometimes the best team does it that day and I think they'll need everything for a successful weekend. to get a result. "