Defoe: Gunning for Arsenal scalp.

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Defoe targets derby glory

Jermain Defoe is confident Tottenham will complete the league double over rivals Arsenal when the teams clash in Sunday’s North London derby at the Emirates Stadium.

Spurs won the reverse fixture 2-1 in October and with the Gunners currently in dismal form, Defoe believes the timing is perfect to complete their first double since the 1992/93 season.

“It’s going to be a difficult game but I’m confident, obviously, with the way we’re playing,” he told radio station LBC 97.3.

“We’ve got a really strong squad now and everyone’s playing well.

“Everyone’s firing and team spirit is fantastic which I think is always important if you want to try to achieve something.

“We’ve got a great chance to go there and get three points.”

Arsene Wenger’s side goes into the match on the back of defeats to AC Milan and Sunderland in the Champions League and FA Cup respectively, but Defoe warned that a trip to the Emirates will challenge Spurs and he expects the hosts to produce a far more improved performance.

“You can’t write Arsenal off. In football it’s always the next game, you can change it in the next one. And I think, playing against us, it’ll be a different Arsenal from what people have seen over the last few weeks,” Defoe added.