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Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal - JG preview

Aaron Ramsey

Arsenal welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Emirates Stadium for Sunday's big north London derby in the Premier League.

You can find out more about our opponents below.

 

Tottenham HotspurFull name: Tottenham Hotspur FC
Manager: Andre Villas-Boas
Club colours: White shirts, white shorts, white socks
Nickname(s): Spurs




Three facts about Tottenham Hotspur:

 

  • They have been champions of England on two occasions, but not since 1961
  • Striker Emmanuel Adebayor was an Arsenal player between 2006 and 2009
  • Spurs have not finished above Arsenal in the league since 1995

 

Star man
Roberto Soldado
The Spanish striker has started his Tottenham career well, scoring the only goal in each of the team's first two games of the season. The 28-year-old forward signed from Valencia in the summer and has been picked 11 times for Spain.