There is never a good time to lose a north London derby but for both Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou a defeat on Wednesday would only serve to further rile fanbases whose murmurs of discontent have grown more audible.

Mikel Arteta hails ‘sensational’ Arsenal after comeback win over Tottenham - Arsenal close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four matches.

Cedric Soares was one of Mikel Arteta's first signings at Arsenal and played a key role in the dressing room despite his lack of game time during his time at the Emirates

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta recalled his conversations with former midfield partner Jack Wilshere about the significance of the North London Derby.

A Dominic Solanke own goal and a strike from Leandro Trossard saw the Gunners cancel out Son Heung-min's opener to come from behind and win to edge closer to leaders Liverpool

After leaders Liverpool could not draw against high-flying Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, Arsenal took full advantage 24 hours later with a 2-1 victory over rivals Tottenham in the North London derby

Arsenal take on Tottenham in the North London derby on Wednesday night and Mikel Arteta has recalled a conversation he had with Jack Wilshere about the fierce rivalry

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta hailed his side's 2-1 comeback win against north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday as proof his side remains firmly in the Premier League title race, although he rued their failure to kill the game off despite ample opportunity.

Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal "passed a test of attitude" after overcoming a difficult week to beat north London rivals Tottenham 2-1 at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.