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Arsenal make more errors that lead to goals while Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey are better dribblers than Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen… the stats behind the huge north London derby

With the battle to finish in the top four intensifying, Saturday’s early kick-off between Tottenham and Arsenal has all the hallmarks of being a huge statement from whoever emerges victorious.

Four points separate the north London rivals, sat fourth and fifth currently, but the additions of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang look to have revitalised the Gunners ahead of this huge encounter.

Sportsmail breaks down the two rivals’ key battles and where the mammoth contest at Wembley could be won and lost…

Arsenal take on Tottenham at Wembley on Saturday in a huge north London derby match
Arsenal take on Tottenham at Wembley on Saturday in a huge north London derby match
Unbeaten in their last 12 home games, Tottenham will not want to lose the run to their rivals
Unbeaten in their last 12 home games, Tottenham will not want to lose the run to their rivals

Tottenham vs Arsenal

When it comes to a direct comparison between the two sides, the margins are incredibly fine.