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Archie Griggs

BBC pundits Jermaine Jenas and Rob Green divided over North London Derby predictions

BBC Sport pundits Jermaine Jenas and Robert Green have delivered contrasting predictions ahead of Sunday's clash between bitter rivals Tottenham and Arsenal.

The Gunners travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hoping to snatch an unlikely win over the early league leaders, who will be aiming to secure their fourth consecutive Premier League clean sheet.

Former Spurs midfielder Jenas has backed his old club to claim a narrow victory, believing that the Portuguese boss will work his magic to claim maximum points yet again.

"I'm going to go for Spurs," Jenas told BBC Radio 5 Live, speaking to host Darren Fletcher.

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"I don't expect this to be gloves off and swinging, and we're going to get a 3-2 or 4-3 - I think this will be tight.

"It will be cagey and I think Jose will just get the job done as he has done in the last couple of weeks."

Spurs have already passed a couple of important tests in the early stages of their title campaign, recording impressive wins against both Manchester clubs and holding fellow fast starters Chelsea to a draw in their last outing.

However, Green, who was third-choice goalkeeper for the Blues during the 2018/19 season, tipped Arsenal to snatch all three points against their historical rivals on Sunday.

He said: "Listening to all those stats that you came out with, Fletch, and agreeing entirely with what JJ says... I'm going to go for an away win!"

The Gunners are currently 14th in the Premier League after losing five of their opening ten matches.

Their last outing ended in defeat to Wolves at the Emirates Stadium, with Daniel Podence grabbing the winning goal in a 2-1 victory for the visitors last Sunday.

Meanwhile, Spurs will stay at the top of the table with a win against Mikel Arteta's side this weekend.

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