As if there wasn’t enough on the line already: bragging rights in north London, top spot in the Premier League and the chance to dent their rivals’ fine start.
For Richarlison and Gabriel Jesus, however, today also represents one of a dwindling number of auditions to prove they deserve to be No 9 back home, too.
The battle is on to lead Brazil’s World Cup charge in Qatar. ‘Tite is lucky,’ Antonio Conte said.
Brazilian star signings Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison have set their sights on Tite's No 9 spot
‘We are talking about two amazing No 9s.