Arsenal vs Spurs: 5 Key Battles That Will Decide North London Derby

3. Cazorla vs Sandro

The Creative hub of the new Arsenal team, Santi Cazorla has made a huge impact on the Gunners since signing from Malaga in the summer. He will come up against the 23 year old Brazillian Sandro, who Harry Redknapp brought to Spurs in 2010 and has since become their midfield enforcer. The Tottenham man will be tasked with clamping down on Cazorla and preventing him from producing the magic that makes Arsenal tick. Sandro€™s job is crucial to Spurs€™ success in the game, as Cazorla is the main service provider for Arsenal€™s attacking play. The mercurial Spaniard will however be keen to continue his sparkling form and produce the moments of deft skill and supreme vision to keep the Gunners ticking come kick off. Verdict: Taking nothing away from Sandro, Cazorla€™s brilliance edges him this contest, he will be too hot to handle.
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