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As the season enters its final throws momentum is a very important thing. Arsenal had it, but since the international break the positivity they had worked so hard to cultivate has been mercilessly shattered. The worst part about it all though is probably the timing.

While the Gunners have hit probably their biggest hurdle since the opening three games of the season, Tottenham appear to have found their best form of the campaign. There has now been a 13-goal swing in goal-difference between the two sides in the space of just two matches.

Aside from just being geographical enemies, what makes this race for the final Champions League qualification spot so interesting is just how different the two sides are. Arsenal are very much a team made up of the sum of their parts, while Spurs are more based on the talent of individuals.

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Nowhere is this more keenly felt than in the final third. Mikel Arteta's side had an xG of 2.35 on Saturday and scored just once. By way of comparison Tottenham's expected goals in their 4-0 win over Aston Villa was just 0.98 (as per understat).

Across these two games, where the pendulum for the favourites tag in the top four race has swung so suddenly, the clinical edge that Antonio Conte's side have been able to show in front of goal has made all the difference. Spurs arguably could have lost their trip to Villa Park on another day but were able to win courtesy of clinical finishing by Heung-Min Son and Dejan