The two rivals head into Sunday's showdown at White Hart Lane with immense pressure on the visitors.
Arsenal lie 13th in the table, having suffered a horrendous start to the season. Although green shoots of recovery are visible after three successive wins in all competitions (Bolton in the Premier League, Shrewsbury in the Carling Cup and Olympiacos in the Champions League) - Harry Redknapp's men will provide a far tougher test.