How times change. Just a couple of years ago, Spurs went into every North London derby as underdogs. Arsenal always seemed to hold all the aces. The greater strength in depth, the better big-match temperament and the more experienced and savvy manager.
Now the reverse is true. It is the Tottenham team that is playing the better football, the Tottenham team that is competing in the Champions League and the Tottenham team who has the better manager. Arsene Wenger has all too frequently cut a jaded and frustrated figure on the touchline over the course of the past two seasons, while Mauricio Pochettino has consistently proved himself to have the tactical edge over most opponents.