Arsene Wenger insists his Arsenal side will not enter Saturday's north London derby as underdogs.
Tottenham make the short journey to the Emirates Stadium sitting three places and four points ahead of the Gunners in the Premier League, and having finished above their neighbours in the table last season.
That was the first time Wenger had slipped beneath Tottenham at the end of a league campaign since taking charge at Arsenal in 1996.
Arsenal welcome Mauricio Pochettino's side, having won all five of their home league games so far this term.
Spurs also have a poor recent record at the home of their greatest rivals, with their last win coming in 2010 under Harry Redknapp.