Nicest sport of the season: Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta speaks forward of north London derby

Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta has talked up the upcoming north London derby with Tottenham Hotspurs, calling it the nicest sport of the season. The two sides will lock horns on the Emirates stadium on Saturday.

Arteta calls the north London derby because the nicest sport of the season (Reuters)

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Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta has talked up the upcoming north London derby with Tottenham Hotspur, calling it the nicest sport of the season. The two sides will lock horns on the Emirates stadium on Saturday.

Speaking within the pre-match press convention, the Spanish supervisor mentioned the historical past of the derby runs deep and that it all the time creates an awesome environment to play.

“I think you have to feel attached and belonging to the club. And when you have that feeling and then you understand deeply the history of those derbies, how both teams were historically created, and what has happened over the years, then it makes it so special. I think it’s a very special city, it is a really special country, very passionate fans and is a great atmosphere to play in,” mentioned Arteta.

The Arsenal supervisor then went on to say the north London derby is the nicest sport of the season by a mile.

“As you said, I think it’s all about emotion and just willingness to get to that moment and have enjoyment is the nicest game of the season by a mile for what it means to our supporters, for the history of it, and now as well because looking at the table and where we’re both in wants to be becomes a really important match,” Arteta added.

Arsenal has constructive information on the damage entrance with captain Martin Odegaard match and accessible to face Tottenham on Saturday. The Norwegian missed the win over Brentford with a calf challenge however is able to return having featured for his nation final week. Thomas Partey suffered a knee damage whereas away with Ghana however ought to come again in. However, Mohamed Elneny is out with a hamstring damage, whereas Emile Smith Rowe is nursing a groin damage and can miss the derby.

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