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North London Derby preview: three things to watch
The Bench DeskFri, 17 Jul 2026 4 min read
Midfield battles, set-piece threats and the subplot that could decide it all.
The stage is set
There are few fixtures that stir the pot like the North London Derby. Bragging rights, top-four races and a season's worth of tension packed into ninety minutes.
Where it will be won
- The midfield press and who blinks first
- Second balls from set-pieces
- The bench, literally where games are won late on
We'll be reacting live, so pull up a seat and let's go.
T
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