The 6 changes Antonio Conte will make in Tottenham vs Arsenal clash amid Champions League battle

Antonio Conte will most likely make six changes to the Tottenham line-up from the team that started the game at the Emirates Stadium earlier this season. When Nuno Espirito Santo faced his first and only North London Derby, Spurs produced a lacklustre performance and lost the game 3-1.

Since then, the Lilywhites have come on leaps and bounds, not only with a change in manager but with improvements in performances and results. Their 1-1 draw against title contending Liverpool indicated the display they can produce with desire and fight.

The North London Derby was originally scheduled to take place in January but after a request from the Arsenal camp, the tie was rescheduled. Both sides had to wait a while for a new date but Thursday was decided on and a massive three points are up for grabs for both, in their battle for a spot inside the top four.

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In his pre-match press conference, Conte commented on the rescheduled derby and postponement situation earlier in the year. "To speak now about what happened in the past is not useful," he admitted. "For sure, it was very strange that our game was postponed for Covid and Arsenal didn't have one player with Covid. We lost a game 3-0 [to Rennes] because Premier League didn't want to move our game when we had nine or 10 players with Covid.

"At that time, it was unfair what happened. But now this is the past and we have to be focused on the present and try to get the best result," the Italian added.

After the clash, Spurs only have a few days of preparation before their lunchtime kick-off against Burnley on Sunday. When questioned about it in his press conference, Conte said it's