In anticipation of the highly-anticipated North London Derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur this Sunday, former Spurs star Harry Kane, who recently made a high-profile move to Bayern Munich, has weighed in with his prediction for the match. Kane, who departed Tottenham during the summer transfer window for a staggering initial fee of £100 million, potentially rising to £120 million with add-ons, has found himself in splendid form in the Bundesliga, netting four goals in his first four appearances. His latest strike came in a thrilling 4-3 Champions League victory against Manchester United.
Following the conclusion of the match against Manchester United, the 30-year-old England captain granted an interview to CBS Sports. During this interview, he confidently backed his former team, stating, “Of course, Tottenham. We’ve started the season well, so it should be a great game. I will give you (Thierry Henry) a text after the game.” Kane’s allegiance to his former club remains apparent as he affectionately referred to Spurs as “we.”
This North London Derby will mark Ange Postecoglou’s first taste of this historic rivalry, and he has made a remarkable impact since taking charge of Tottenham. The Australian manager has overseen a promising start to the season, with his team amassing 13 points from their initial five Premier League fixtures, a tally matched by their rivals, Arsenal.
Arsenal enters the Sunday showdown on a high note following their resounding 4-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates Stadium. The win not only showcased the Gunners’ prowess but also marked their return to the UEFA Champions League after a hiatus dating back to the 2016/17 campaign. Goals from the likes of Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, and club captain Martin Odegaard sealed the win for Mikel Arteta’s side.
The comprehensive victory allowed Arteta to rest key players in the second half, including stars like Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Oleksandr Zinchenko, all in preparation for the highly-anticipated North London Derby.
With both teams boasting impressive starts to the season and a sense of optimism, Sunday’s clash at the Emirates Stadium promises to be a thrilling encounter. Harry Kane’s prediction adds further intrigue to an already electric atmosphere, as fans eagerly await the outcome of this North London Derby showdown.
