Berba: I see Spurs losing their crown

DIMITAR BERBATOV fears Tottenham could hand their Kings of North London crown back to Arsenal this season after lording it over their rivals for the past three seasons.

Jose Mourinho’s Spurs go into today’s north London derby in ninth place, a point behind Mikel Arteta’s men.

And while neither side is exactly setting their part of the capital, let alone the world, on fire with their form, the Gunners are arguably enjoying the most consistent form.

Former Spurs ace Berbatov fears that could see them earn the bragging rights in their part of the world. But whether that ends up being the case or not, he also knows both sides have underachieved this season given the distance not just between themselves and winners Liverpool, but the Champions League places as well. Betfair ambassador Berbatov said: “Spurs have been the dominant side in north London for some time, but that could change this season.

“This is about pride, but you can’t forget they want to be even higher in the table. As an ex-player and a fan, I know Spurs can do a lot better than they are doing at the minute, looking at the position they are in.

“Their goal shouldn’t be about competing with Arsenal, it should be about competing with Liverpool and Manchester City.

“What is the point of battling it out with Arsenal if you are only fighting for eighth or ninth position?

“Okay, they might finish eighth and above Arsenal, but you don’t get a trophy for that. For both teams, the goal should be about qualifying for the Champions League and challenging the teams on top.”

“Going into the game and looking at both teams it is 50/50, and you know what derbies can be like. Sometimes it’s not even about what form you are in, it’s about passion, the desire to win it.”

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