Tottenham v Arsenal: Danny Higginbotham examines the north London derby tactics

Ahead of Sunday's north London derby, Danny Higginbotham examines the tactics Tottenham and Arsenal could deploy...

After adopting a three-man defence in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final victory over Manchester City, Higginbotham takes an in-depth look at the challenges that will face Arsenal, if Arsene Wenger names a similar line-up at White Hart Lane.

The 184th meeting between Spurs and Arsenal could hinge on the effectiveness of their respective full-backs, with Higginbotham warning the Gunners of the potential pitfalls of throwing bodies forward against Mauricio Pochettino's well-drilled and effective side.

"Exploiting the space vacated by full-backs is key for Tottenham," Higgingbotham said.

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"Arsenal could see themselves in the ascendancy when on the attack but in an instant things could be reversed and the ball could be in the back of their net."

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