Arsenal have won 14 of their 17 Premier League games this season while there opponents this weekend Tottenham have dropped points in eight games out of a possible 18. On paper the favourites to win the latest North London Derby and scoop a league double are Arsenal, but there may be one reason why Antonio Conte and Spurs hold an advantage.
Mikel Arteta was crowned as the Premier League manager of the month on Friday, for the combined fixtures in November and December. Since his move into full-time Premier League management, Arteta has won the award four times scooping up the prize for Arsenal's results in September 2021, March 2022 and August 2022.
Of course the award hands recognition to impressive four-five game spells for managers, however many hold the belief, while recognising great results in the past, it hinders the performances of that team in the coming weeks.
