EPl preview Wenger urges Arsenal players to keep clam against Spurs

Arsene Wenger has warned his Arsenal stars to keep their cool when they face bitter rivals Tottenham as the heated north London derby returns to Wembley for the first time in 25 years

Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger has warned his Arsenal stars to keep their cool when they face bitter rivals Tottenham as the heated north London derby returns to Wembley for the first time in 25 years.

Arsenal are sixth in the EPL table, just four points behind fifth placed Tottenham. "There is always huge passion before the game and the emotion at stake that becomes a bit more agitated," he said. "It is always an emotional game . For us, it is an opportunity to come closer to the Champions League places, which is a priority."

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