Our plausible Spurs XI graphic is surely reliant upon just one factor

Spurs face top-of-the-table Arsenal this afternoon, and today’s performance should be brimming with energy, with pressing across the entirety of the pitch and a scrap for every ball.

We’ve had 15 days to prepare for this north London derby, and if our players are unable to find the extra kick required to take on one of the best sides in the division, then it’s all on them.

Richarlison is ready to play and the time for excuses is done.

Ange Postecoglou may well have his views on this derby, but there are no excuses on a day like today!