Arsenal vs Spurs - Monday Preview

Should Arsenal fail to defeat Spurs at Highbury on Monday, Chelsea will add the Premier League title to the Carling Cup already in their trophy cabinet. This is precisely what I expect to have with the North London derby to finish allsquare. The Gunners title challenge was effectively ended when they could only manage a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge last Wednesday. Now what remains for the current title holders - at least until 9.45pm on Monday night - is to win the battle for second spot and then of course the FA Cup final next month. Arsenal are still without injured duo Thierry Henry and Freddie Ljungberg, although Sol Campbell has recovered from his ankle injury and is expected to be on the bench against his former employers. Tottenham are one of a number of clubs chasing seventh spot, which should be sufficient to qualify for the UEFA Cup. Spurs currently lie eight, a point behind Boro. A noticeable feature about Spurs this season has been their performances against the Champions League clubs. Trips to Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool have all yielded a point, and if we cast our minds back to the Old Trafford game, a horrendous error from the officials cost them three points.Take the 11/4 VCBet on Tottenham coming away from Highbury with another draw, and in the process handing the title to Chelsea. In charge of the North London derby will be Mike Riley, who averaged more than four cards in his past eight matches.