Tottenham vs Arsenal: Gunners legend Ian Wright makes surprise prediction for North London derby

• Arsenal legend Ian Wright has admitted he is nervous ahead of his former side's EPL clash against rivals Tottenham
• Wright singled out Harry Kane as the player who poses the biggest threat to the Gunners ahead of the north London derby
• Kane has a brilliant record against Mikel Arteta's men, having scored an eyewatering 14 goals in 18 games against the Emirates dwellers

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has sensationally claimed that the Gunners are 'already 1-0 down' ahead of their Premier League meeting against rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

The two north London sides are set to face off in a mouthwatering clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, January 15.

The match comes at a time the two teams are world's apart in terms of form, with Arsenal enjoying an impressive run of results so far this season.

Mikel Arteta's men have lost just once in 17 outings, with their last EPL fixture ending in a 0-0 draw against rivals Newcastle United.

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Spurs, meanwhile, find themselves sitting fifth on the standings with 33 points, 11 points off leaders Arsenal.

Ian Wright wary of Harry Kane

Be that as it may, Metro UK reports that Ian Wright has expressed fear about the threat that Harry Kane poses ahead of the north London derby.

Speaking ahead of the clash, the former Arsenal star joked that his former side are already a goal down specifically because of Kane.

"I’m nervous. For me, this is a game Arsenal need to win. In a season where Arsenal are striving to win the title, I believe they need to win this game. And it’s against our biggest rivals," Wright told Ringer FC Podcast.

"We’re already going into the game 1-0 down because Harry Kane always scores against us," he continued.

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Kane boasts an incredible record against the Gunners, having scored 14 goals in 18 games against their north London rivals.

Conte tipped for sack

Earlier, Sports Brief reported 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.