Antonio Conte Tipped for Sack if He Loses North London Derby

• Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has tipped Antonio Conte to be sacked if he loses against Arsenal
• Arsenal have only lost once in the league this season, against Manchester United
• The league leaders come up against local rivals Tottenham on Sunday, January 15 in what will likely be a fiery clash
• Conte has had mixed fortunes with Tottenham this season, and his side sits fifth on the log, while Arsenal are runaway leaders

Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has expressed concern over Antonio Conte’s future at Tottenham as the North Londoners prepare for a crunch derby against Arsenal.

Deeney believes Conte could be sacked if Tottenham end up losing the derby on Sunday, January 15.

Spurs go into the game a massive 11 points behind Arsenal, who are running away at the top of the Premier League table.

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While speaking to The Sun, Deeney broke down why he felt Conte’s job was under threat going into the derby.

"They have fallen so far behind Arsenal.They have flattered to deceive and not only do they need a performance, this is a must-win." He said as quoted on SportBible.

"There is so much frustration and disappointment that if they lose badly, where next? I don’t see them recovering for the rest of the season."

Tottenham have not made the best of restarts after the World Cup, as they have only won two out of four of their recent games since Qatar.

That run of form has seen them concede fourth place to Manchester United, who have won all seven of the games they played since club football resumed.