
The last north London derby at Tottenham propelled Spurs into the Champions League at their rivals’ expense and suggested Antonio Conte’s side were the better placed to challenge for serious honours this season.
Led by the Italian and forwards Harry Kane and Heung-min Son, who got the goals in a 3-0 Spurs win in May, Conte’s side appeared primed to kick on, while a costly implosion suggested Arsenal might never be rid of their soft centre under Mikel Arteta.