Mikel Arteta has leaped to the defence of rival Jose Mourinho ahead of Arsenal’s showdown with Tottenham. The two managers go head to head for the first time on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm) in the Premier League clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It will be both boss’ first experience of managing in a north London derby as well. Arsenal drew 2-2 at home to Spurs way back at the start of September in the reverse fixture this season. That was when Unai Emery and Mauricio Pochettino were still in charge of the respective teams. Neither club has enjoyed a successful season, with both struggling to even qualify for the Europa League as the Premier League campaign finally nears its end....
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