Speaking to Football Insider, former Premier League striker Kevin Campbell has admitted Tottenham Hotspur may have the advantage in the race for the Premier League top four.
The lowdown: Forgettable weekend
Having seemingly moved into the box seat to clinch the all-important final UEFA Champions League place, Spurs succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion over the weekend.
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That slip by Antonio Conte's men left the door ajar for north London rivals before they themselves were beaten by Southampton to leave Tottenham three points clear of fifth-placed Manchester United and sixth-place Arsenal.
Despite the precarious situation, one ex-Gunner has suggested that Conte's side still hold the edge...
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Speaking to FI, Sky Sports pundit Campbell tipped Tottenham's counter-attacking flair combined with solidity at the back as 'key' to firing Spurs over the line and past rivals Arsenal in the top four race.
“That could be the difference, of course, it could be. Let’s be honest, we all know what Tottenham’s strength is. Their strength is their attack. The key for them is trying to keep it tight at the back and hitting teams on the counter. They are so good at that from what I’ve seen.
“The front three are all very good players who have clever movement. They will score goals. Kulusevski has been a revelation. He has helped them move on.
“It is not a surprise that they are doing well. This is where it matters most. Arsenal do not have as much firepower or have the experience of Spurs. Arteta is putting his faith in the youth.
“It will be tough for Arsenal to dislodge them. It may come down to the north London derby.”
The verdict: Attack attack attack
Despite Conte being a renowned master of the defensive arts, even the 52-year-old coach has struggled to transform the current Spurs side into an impenetrable unit in his favoured 3-5-2 formation.
Since taking up the Tottenham hot seat, the Lilywhites have conceded 32 and scored 59 times in 36 matches under the Italian - underpinning Campbell's suggestion.
Furthermore, in Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min, Spurs boast a 20 and 17 goal threat whilst Arsenal have both Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith-Rowe tied on 10 strikes apiece across all competitions at the top of their scoring charts.
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