Tottenham captain Son Heung-min is ready to right the wrongs of last season’s north London derby results and knows Arsenal will not want to face them.
Spurs lost 3-1 and 2-0 to Arsenal during the 2022-23 season, allowing Arsenal to record the first double in this fixture since 2014.
Last season was a low time for Tottenham, with a number of management changes followed by an eighth-place result, but Ange Postecoglou’s appointment has changed the atmosphere at the club.
Postecoglou was named Premier League manager of the month for August, and Tottenham will head to the Emirates Stadium on a four-match winning streak in the league.
What Son Said
“Any away game is tough in the Premier League, it’s not easy. We had a tough year at Arsenal last season,” Son acknowledged.
“I know what it means for the club, the fans and players as well. We should understand what kind of game it is. It’s going to be a really difficult game but they won’t want to face us at this time.
“We just have to give it everything we have and it will be a difficult game for both sides, but we’re looking forward to this game because it’s the right time to play against them. We’ll have a good game.”
While Tottenham have enjoyed a flying start to life under Postecoglou, Arsenal warmed up for Sunday’s clash with a 4-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven on their Champions League return.
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Son added: “It is a special game, for them as well. The result is probably the most important of the season. Look, we had a tough year of away games, it was tough to take. Winning is never free.
“You go there and you won’t get three points for free. We wish we could get them for free. Go there, get three points and come back. It sounds easy but it’s never like that.
“We have to work hard, we’re working hard in the week. The players are ready and looking forward to it. I’m pretty sure they don’t want to face us at this moment. I guarantee we’re going to give everything.
“The result I can’t promise you, but one thing I can guarantee is we’re going to give everything for this club on Sunday.”
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