LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Arsenal vs Tottenham: 3 things to look for in first NLD of the season
Mikel Arteta will be hoping for a fast start at the Emirates on Saturday. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)
2. How Arsenal starts the game
For the most part this campaign, Arsenal have been quick out of the blocks and have, more often than not, scored early. Having not played in what seems like forever, how the team starts will be something to keep an eye on.
Having not played since September 18, it does make you wonder if there are any cobwebs to be blown out early on. With a boisterous crowd behind them, Arsenal have a chance to put a marker in the ground for this season, but the lack of games over the last three weeks is a little troubling.
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