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After Manchester United’s 0-0 draw yesterday up at St James’ Park in Newcastle, some Arsenal supporters are beginning to believe again that the Gunners can actually win the Premier League title. But instead of putting a title win in the hands of whether United can win or lose, it’s about time that Arsenal puts destiny into their own hands by recording an emphatic win today against their arch-enemy Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. And then continue to move on from there and win their remaining games in the league (one of which is against Manchester United on May 1).

Arsenal needs a win today in a massive way against their neighbors. Tottenham has grabbed most of the headlines in North London this season with a successful Champions League run as well as Gareth Bale being named PFA Player Of The Year. But it’s about time that Arsenal shows what they’re really made of today by winning on Tottenham’s own patch. Arsenal has the better side, plays better football and has been more consistent this season (despite their mental lapses). Plus they have their own PFA Young Player of the Year in Jack Wilshere. On top of all that, Arsenal has virtually a full-strength side to choose from. Bacary Sagna is back from injury. So too is Manuel Almunia and Denilson. Thomas Vermaelen is back, too, but Wenger has decided that the Belgian defender needs more time to build up his sharpness after being out with a long term injury.

For Tottenham, Peter Crouch and Steven Pienaar have returned from injury and are available for selection tonight. Wilson Palacios and Alan Hutton are out injured. But Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate are back from injury but Harry Redknapp may decide that tonight is too early to bring them back as they’ll need a few days to build up their sharpness.

So, Arsenal has no excuse tonight not to win. It’s not going to be easy, but they know what they need to do and they have a fully fit side with which to accomplish the win. Tottenham, meanwhile, will be desperate for a win so they can move into joint fourth. It’s just as massive a match for them as it is for Arsenal, for different reasons. But whatever happens, this is one of the most famous derbies in English football. And during derbies, anything can happen. Expect the atmosphere to be at a fever pitch with both sides having points to prove.

One more thing. Tonight will decide this season’s bragging rights in North London. Tottenham Hotspur won at the Emirates Stadium earlier this season. So tonight will be a big factor in deciding whether Spurs will have the edge over Arsenal, or if Arsenal can beat Tottenham at White Hart Lane to share the season’s spoils.

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