Harry Redknapp: Why Tottenham have the advantage over Arsenal ahead of the north London derby

Arsenal have it all to do in Sunday’s derby. Preparation will be much tougher for them, even though Tottenham play tonight.

Last night’s game against Bayern Munich was much more intensive than Spurs’ match against Anderlecht will be. Arsenal couldn’t rest anyone and got back to London in the early hours of this morning, which is never ideal.

Spurs are playing an average team tonight. They could make six changes and still probably win. There is no comparison between the magnitude of the games and Arsenal have to recover their confidence after a heavy defeat.

Spurs have a great chance of making the top four. Chelsea’s problems have given the chasing pack genuine hope of reaching the Champions League places.

Arsenal could win the League. I tipped them before the start of the season and it looks like it’s between them and Manchester City. Whoever wins on Sunday will have the usual bragging rights but also a real belief they can reach their goals this season. But Arsenal have to prove their freshness more.