Travel can keep us away. Sickness can keep us away. Hell, bad results can keep us away. But when it's North London Derby time, nothing can keep us from our podcasting duties! That's right, our intrepid duo are here to preview Sunday's all important North London Derby.

The podcasts starts where all podcasts should start with a laugh at our neighbors to the West, then we discuss Arsenal's what we learned from Arsenal's many fixtures since Tottenham's last match, the change in the way Premier League games have been refereed over the last couple of months, and we laugh at Chelsea again.

Then the preview starts. What players may be out with injury for Tottenham? Who may replace them? What does that mean for the tactics each manager may employ?

After the injury discussion, we talk about some key matchups and how they might affect the game. Then we look at the 15 day gap from Tottenham's last fixture and how that may affect the tactics, flow of the game, and, ultimately, the result.

Rick gives his overview of Tottenham's defense, midfield, and forward units and how each may influence the game. Cal reviews each line of Arsenal's side and tries to guess what starting lineup Arteta may use. He has to choose from a more defensive set up and one geared for full on attack. Listen in to see which players are in each and which he thinks the manager will pick.

There is a discussion of how important this game is for each team, the stakes that are riding on it, and how that might inform as to how the game plays out. Rest assured, that our podcasters put it all on the line with their predictions of the score and result. Tune in to hear what they think!

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Arsenal fans have had a week to revel in their dramatic Champions League win against a stout Porto side, while down Seven Sisters Road, Tottenham fans are wondering what happened to their team during that same week. Cal and Rick are here to join in and discuss both teams and what the future's look like for each.

2:45 But, first, Rick tries, unsuccessfully to teach Cal how to pronounce Ange Postecoglou.

5:31 Cal (kinda) jumps right into discussing Arsenal's narrow win at the Emirates against a tough, skilled, and determined Porto side. It starts with an analyzation of Porto's style of play, continues into how it took a moment of brilliance to finally break through against them, and concludes with a discussion of the bravery shown by Arsenal's new keeper, and every Arsenal fans' new favorite player (at least through the international break) David Raya. Then Rick can resist bringing up Arsenal's participation in the upcoming Harry Kane Derby and relishing in him possibly sending the Gunners home in the Quarterfinals. Cal is not happy and has to "fire" back.

38:10 Rick tells us what happened to guys that trotted out on the pitch against Fulham on Saturday (Rick doesn't want to call them Spurs). Rick looks at the contrast to the previous game, tries to explain the performance against Fulham (or at least rationalize it), discuss where Tottenham go from here. Then Cal can't resist playing a clip from Ange Postecoglou's post match press conference so Rick and analyze his comments. The ensuing process vs results discussion is quite fun.

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Arsenal left it late while Tottenham slowly ground down whatever team showed up at Villa Park to play them. Dare we say it looks like there are two pretty dang good teams that call North London home? For this week at least.

First, Cal details Arsenal's thrilling late win at the Emirates against a Brentford side that showed up to do everything but play football. Aaron Ramsdale's mistake meant that Kai Havertz was needed late on to seal the three points to send Arsenal top of the table. Listen to Cal analyze the game, discuss the evolution of Declan Rice, the improvement of Kai Havertz, and why Arsenal's midfield can lead them to the title.

Next, Rick discusses why Tottenham hammering Aston Villa into surrender was Spurs' best performance of the Ange Postecoglou era. Listen to hear him marvel at Son's form, Johnson's energy, and Van der Ven's skill and all round badassness. He is very bullish on the rest of the season and on this episode, he tells you why.

Thank you for listening!

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