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Berbatov makes big NLD claim

Dimitar Berbatov has claimed that Arsenal are “there for the taking” when they face Tottenham in the North London derby.

He told Betfair: “It’s a derby, I’m sure Spurs will be pumped for this north London derby. They’re going into the game in great form and great shape but on the other hand it means nothing. This is a derby. Going into a derby, your form doesn’t matter and it doesn’t matter where you are in the table. It’s all about who wants it more, who makes the least mistakes.

“I’m pretty sure Ange Postecoglu will be getting the team up for it. He’s brought that brave football to Spurs, they attack until the last minute. Ange will know Arsenal are there for the taking and I’m sure they will want the game to come quickly because they’re flying right now.

“I could easily say Spurs will win because of my connections and everything, but we can’t discount Arsenal. The Everton win was a smart one, it might have been a boring 1-0, but they can play football too. Getting the three points is exactly what you need from time to time, even if you don’t play the way you want to play.

“I like the way Arteta is getting his team to play football. With this game being at the Emirates, I can see this one being a draw.”