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Tottenham Hotspur projected XI for the north London Derby

By Aaron Coe

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Harry Kane, Ben Davies, Cristian Romero, Oliver Skipp, Davinson Sánchez, Son Heung-min, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Tanguy Ndombele of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux on September 22, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Harry Kane, Ben Davies, Cristian Romero, Oliver Skipp, Davinson Sánchez, Son Heung-min, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Tanguy Ndombele of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux on September 22, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) /
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Harry Kane and Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur celebrate their side's first goal, an own goal by Loic Bade of Rennes (not pictured) during the UEFA Europa Conference League group G match between Stade Rennes and Tottenham Hotspur at Roazhon Park on September 16, 2021 in Rennes, France.
RENNES, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 16: Harry Kane and Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur celebrate their side’s first goal, an own goal by Loic Bade of Rennes (not pictured) during the UEFA Europa Conference League group G match between Stade Rennes and Tottenham Hotspur at Roazhon Park on September 16, 2021, in Rennes, France. (Photo by John Berry/Getty Images) /

Tottenham projected forwards

Tottenham will hopefully continue to run with a three-man attacking band. Having three players dedicated to the attack helps to keep the defense honest and gives Harry Kane both the most support and the most options.

Heung-Min Son – Left-wing

After returning against Chelsea and playing the full 90 minutes, Heung-Min Son was only used as a substitute against Wolves. Given he seemed unready for the full 90 at Chelsea, it made sense for Son only to come in for the last half-hour or so midweek. The good news is that Son was excellent during that time and was unlucky not to get an assist with one of several balls he put into the box to Harry Kane.

Harry Kane – Center forward

Harry Kane was back in the goals against Wolves and Spurs fans have to hope that will get their talisman back on track. To be coming into the fifth match of the season without Kane having registered a goal in the league is definitely a surprise but we also know once Kane gets in a rhythm he can score goals in bunches. Tottenham will likely need a couple on Sunday from their superstar and there is no better time to get rolling than against Arsenal.

Lucas Moura – Right-wing

We’d really like to keep Bryan Gil in the starting XI after his performance against Wolves, however, the options Lucas Moura provides win out against Arsenal. Gil will have to settle for being an impact substitute, as it is clear like his predecessor Jose Mourinho, Nuno Santo really trusts Lucas Moura. Further, we all know from experience that Moura is a big game player and Sunday is a big game. While the Brazilian has never scored against Arsenal for Spurs, Sunday seems like the time it will start.