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

1. Giroud vs Gallas

After a relatively slow start to his Arsenal career, Olivier Giroud is starting to prove to the fans that he was a worthy acquisition and a potent goalscorer, with 3 goals in his last two games for Arsenal. He comes up against compatriot William Gallas, who has been ever present at the centre of Spurs€™ defence; he€™s Tottenham€™s most used player this season. Giroud is showing his aerial prowess with a flurry of headed goals in recent weeks, and he is a physical match for anyone. I am personally a big fan of the Frenchman, his technique is particularly good for a man his size and his strength will help him in the Premier League. Former Arsenal captain Gallas will have a hard time marking him, and will need to stay aware of his intelligent movement. Verdict: Any aerial duel between these two will be dominated by the Arsenal frontman, I predict a torrid time for Gallas whose best years are behind him.