There are just a few weeks left of the season and there are battles up and down the table in the Premier League. Liverpool and Man City are still battling for the title, the likes of Everton and Leeds are fighting to stay up and Tottenham and Arsenal are both still hoping to finish inside the top four.
Spurs ended their run of two bad performances, with a 3-1 victory over Leicester taking them to 61 points. Mikel Arteta's side have won their last three games, beating Chelsea, Man United and West Ham and are now on 63 points.
This means the north London rivals currently have two points separating them in the league table, with the Gunners currently occupying fourth spot. We asked Arsenal writer Tom Canton and Spurs writer Emma de Duve to predict the fixtures between now and the end of the campaign to see who will secure Champions League football for next season. Take a look at their thoughts.
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Liverpool vs Tottenham
Emma de Duve: I have very mixed feelings about the trip to Anfield. Liverpool will be going into the game in high spirits and with momentum after their Champions League win, but Tottenham did well in the last game against them and have beaten Man City twice this season.
However, with the quality Jurgen Klopp's side have, I am still not feeling confident. SPURS DEFEAT
Arsenal vs Leeds United
Tom Canton: This game is such an important one because of how it follows Spurs’ match an Anfield. The hope will be that title-challenging Liverpool can take at least a couple points off and therefore a win against Leeds sets up the opportunity to win the top four race in the derby.
Leeds will be going for it knowing they need to take points after Burnley pushed them into the relegation mire alongside Everton. This should open up space for the Gunners, especially at home, to exploit and give them a comfortable victory. ARSENAL WIN
ARSENAL: 66 POINTS
TOTTENHAM: 61 POINTS
Tottenham vs Arsenal
EdD: As expected, the North London Derby will be arguably the most crucial game in the top four race. It is a game that Tottenham must win but it is known that when Spurs are under this pressure, they aren't usually able to get the result they need.
Tottenham will need to produce a 90 minute performance with energy and fight if they want to stand a chance of securing all three points, but with the recent form of both sides, I can see the game ending in a draw. DRAW
TC: It is of the utmost importance that Arsenal do not lose this derby. Spurs must win the game, a role reversal from previous seasons where it has been Arsenal doing the chasing. Typically the Gunners have fallen into the trap of overcommitting and leaving space for Harry Kane and Son Heung-min to casually stroll into and score.
With the need to be sturdier and encourage Spurs to attack, perhaps the opposite will happen, but I am going to play it safe and say the points will be shared. DRAW
ARSENAL: 67 POINTS
TOTTENHAM: 62 POINTS
Tottenham vs Burnley
EdD: Burnley are currently out of the relegation zone and have been producing some more positive performances, since Sean Dyche's departure. This will make it a difficult game for Spurs but I hope they will have picked up at least a point from the North London Derby and get a result from their last home game of the season. SPURS WIN
Newcastle United vs Arsenal
TC: Besides Spurs, this is such a difficult game for Arsenal. Newcastle will most likely be safe but without that pressure teams are dangerous, and the Magpies will surely want to prove a point to a side they want to become more direct rivals with in the near future.
The narrative of Joe Willock and Bruno Guimaraes will dominate the pre-match chat, but hopefully the Gunners can avoid defeat. DRAW
ARSENAL: 68 POINTS
TOTTENHAM: 65 POINTS
Norwich vs Tottenham
EdD: It will be Norwich's final Premier League game and they will want to end it on a high. No fixture is as easy as just looking at a team's place in the league table, but I do think Spurs have the quality to make it a comfortable win in their last match of the season. SPURS WIN
Arsenal vs Everton
TC: If it comes down to the final game, history is on Arsenal’s side in the top four races with Tottenham. At home against an Everton team that may have their fate sealed by this point, the Emirates will be rocking but the nerves on edge. A home win is an absolute must and I believe this team can do it. ARSENAL WIN
ARSENAL: 71 POINTS
TOTTENHAM: 68 POINTS
