Arsenal travel to N17 to take on Tottenham Hotspur in a highly-anticipated North London Derby this Sunday.
The Gunners have enjoyed a hugely successive start to the season, winning 14 of their first 17 league fixtures, losing just once in the process. That run of form means they currently sit at the top of the table, 11 points clear of fifth-placed Spurs, who have also played one more match.
Now, former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has backed Mikel Arteta 's men to secure a victory against their local rivals but did admit that form can go out the window when it comes to a derby. "[Arsenal] should beat Tottenham, I don't see why they can't win," Evra told the Metro.
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"It's a derby, anything can happen, the wrong decision and injustice, but I just don't see why they can't win. They have to be careful of Tottenham because Conte and the players are really hurt.
"It's going to be a big game but when you look at what's going on with both sides at the moment you have to give credit to Arsenal. They have to win every game if they want to win the title, and they can."
However, former Arsenal star Paul Merson doesn't agree with the Frenchman's prediction, claiming that a draw is the most likely outcome for Sunday's clash. Writing in his Sportskeeda column, Merson said: "I think (Martin) Odegaard and (Bukayo) Saka have been great.
"Everyone has been outstanding for Arsenal, and that’s why they are where they are. Tottenham, on the other hand, are nine on ten in one game and five in the next. Harry Kane causes Arsenal problems, and Arsenal cause Tottenham problems.
"If Tottenham want to play defensively, Arsenal will run out of ideas quickly like they did against Newcastle. If Tottenham play a dangerous game, however, Arsenal could run riot.
"I don’t see this game as a foregone conclusion – I hope Arsenal wipe the floor with Tottenham, but I don’t think they will. I’m going 2-2."
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