Premier League Predictions and Best Bets: Title Race Tremor! Tottenham to Rock Arsenal in North London Derby

The high-stakes North London derby headlines this weekend's Premier League action as Tottenham Hotspur host league leaders Arsenal on Sunday at 4:30pm, live on Sky Sports. Spurs, languishing in 16th and just five points above the relegation zone, face a baptism of fire for new interim manager Igor Tudor, appointed after the sacking of Thomas Frank following a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle.[1][2][3]

Tudor, the former Juventus, Marseille, and Lazio boss, has a short-term deal to steady the ship and avoid relegation. Tottenham's dismal home form, injury crisis, and defensive frailties—conceding in the first half to six straight opponents—leave them as 0.5-goal underdogs at odds of 9/2 to win.[1][2] A projected 3-4-2-1 lineup features Vicario in goal, a back three of Palha, Dragusin, and Van de Ven, with wing-backs Spence and Kolo Muani, and attackers Solanke and Simons.[6]

Arsenal, chasing their first title in over two decades, enter off a frustrating 2-2 draw at Wolves, leaving them just two points clear of Manchester City. Recent form shows two wins in seven, but they boast a dominant head-to-head record: unbeaten vs Spurs since May 2022, winning the last four EPL clashes, including three straight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.[1][2] Odds favor the Gunners at 4/9, with a draw at 13/5.[1]

Predictions vary: Jones Knows eyes a tense 1-1 draw amid high cards (5.3 yellows per last 13 meetings), while others tip Arsenal dominance, like 1H Over 0.5 Goals (-160) given Spurs' early concessions.[2][3] Best bets include Igor Thiago to score, commit +2 fouls & be carded (10/1), Micky van de Ven 1+ assists (33/1), and cards markets. Arsenal's projected XI tweaks for creativity, with Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, and Jesus leading the attack.[3][4][6]

With title pressure on Arsenal and survival scraps for Spurs, expect drama in this blockbuster clash. Play Super 6 for a £200k jackpot![3]

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