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Mikel Arteta backs his Arsenal stars to put last season's North London hammering right

Mikel Arteta is confident that Arsenal have learned the lessons from last season’s damaging derby defeat at Tottenham, which sparked their late collapse in the top-four race.

The Gunners headed across north London in May knowing victory would have secured their return to the Champions League.

But Arteta’s side imploded, losing 3-0 after Rob Holding was sent off during the first half, to allow Spurs back into the top-four hunt.

Mikel Arteta has backed his Arsenal stars to put May's North London Derby defeat right
The Gunners boss has enjoyed a stunning start to the season with Arsenal top of the league

The two sides meet at the Emirates on Saturday, in what promises to be another highly-charged clash.