Arsenal begin their vital run with a game that doesn’t get any bigger against arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby. Arsenal have enjoyed great moments against Tottenham and will be boosted going into the game knowing they are unbeaten in their last five encounters.

Ten places might separate Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur heading into Wednesday's North London Derby, but several factors impacting both teams means the latest edition of the storied rivalry might be harder to predict than originally anticipated.

The North London Derby is the fixture both Arsenal and Tottenham supporters look for first when the new season's calendar is announced. The first one of the season went the way of Arsenal, giving the team in red the bragging rights once more.