Arsenal boss Unai Emery sent Tottenham warning ahead of Premier League showdown

The Gunners will lose to their north London rivals in the Premier League, according to Dimitar Berbatov.

Arsenal have impressed this season under Emery but Tottenham beat Chelsea in dominant fashion last weekend at Wembley.

Berbatov thinks Spurs will continue their good momentum against the Gunners at the Emirates (2.05pm).

He told Betfair: “But before that, the north London derby!

“I’m not dismissing Arsenal at all, but Spurs have a great team right now and they have anything to worry about ahead of the fixture.

“They come into the game in very hot form, having inflicted the first defeat on Chelsea this season and then putting in a very professional performance to beat Inter Milan.

“All those results just build the confidence and Spurs are in a good position.

“Of course, as all football fans know, form can go out of the window in derby games.

“There's another dimension at work when local teams clash and this is a big one. I have been part of this game, I've scored in it and I know how much it means to the fans. On the pitch it really does come down to who wants it more.

“The first memory that comes to mind when I think of the fixture is the 5-1 defeat of Arsenal in the League Cup. I remember how happy everybody was in the dressing room afterwards, the fans loving it. Sometimes it's good to win like that, you show them - 'take that, we are better than you!'

“This one looks like being a great game.

“Arsenal are playing good football at the moment and I have to confess I like to watch the Gunners play, they produce attractive football and score good goals.

“They have great players, loads of speed, great technical ability - it's all there. Upfront, I like Aubameyang, he has great qualities, and is a genuine rival to Mo Salah and Harry Kane for the Golden Boot.

“It's going to be a dangerous game for both defences. I hope to see goals and I'm sure both teams will score, but I think Spurs will edge it with a 2-1 win.

“And if that happens I will love it, I'll be jumping around!”

Arsenal currently sit fifth in the Premier League, three points behind their rivals.