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North London derby tactical questions: Will Arsenal, Spurs opt for caution?

Tottenham make the short journey to the Emirates this weekend as north London's major force, having finally finished ahead of Arsenal in the Premier League last season. Has this power shift affected the tactical battle? Here are five areas where the game may be won and lost.

What is Tottenham's approach without possession?

Upon Mauricio Pochettino's arrival in English football at Southampton, he quickly became renowned as a manager who preaches the importance of pressing in advanced positions, an approach he continued when moving to Tottenham three years ago. But in recent months Tottenham have pressed considerably less, taking a more patient approach without the ball: they stand off and wait for the opposition to come to them.