Arsenal must keep one of Europe´s most ´special´ attacks quiet on derby day, says Arteta

Tottenham have one of the most “special” attacking forces in European football, according to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

Spurs travel to face their north London derby rivals in the Premier League’s headline fixture on Sunday, with Jose Mourinho’s team having a seven-point cushion on the Gunners.

Both teams were in Europa League action on Thursday, Spurs beating Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 while Arsenal overcame Olympiacos 3-1 in Greece.

However, while Arsenal’s domestic form remains inconsistent, Mourinho’s men are back in the hunt for, at the very least, Europa League qualification after a run of three straight league wins.

While Spurs’ defensive approach took them to the top of the table in November before a capitulation in the middle of the campaign, Mourinho seems to have struck a balance once more, which is getting the best out of the attacking talent at his disposal.

Harry Kane has been in sensational form, scoring 16 goals and providing 13 assists in this Premier League campaign to date, while Gareth Bale has also come to the fore in recent weeks, having a hand in six goals in his last four appearances in the competition (four goals, two assists).

The Welshman has also netted five Premier League goals against Arsenal in his career, more than he has scored against any other side in the competition.

Son Heung-min and Kane, meanwhile, have continued their brilliant relationship. In the 4-0 win over Crystal Palace last week, Son teed up Kane’s second goal.