When Arsenal meet Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, there will be so much more than North London bragging rights at stake.
The fixture never faulted for passion but at times lacked competition in the 1990s and early 2000s. In recent years however, the gap in quality between the two teams has reduced and the rivalry has prospered as a result.
And as Arsenal look to set out their Premier League title credentials while Tottenham's new crop of English youngsters battle for the top four, this season's encounter could be more crucial than ever.
Spurs, on the other hand, need to make a statement at the bigger clubs to prove they belong in the Champions League.
Pochettino has thrown in the youngsters this season and it could prove to be a masterstroke in the long-term, and even this season. Dele Alli and Eric Dier continue to form a fine midfield partnership, and Harry Kane looks to have rediscovered his goalscoring touch.
Tottenham are enjoying a 10-game unbeaten run in the league, and though there have been a few too many draws, they're sitting pretty in fifth.
With Chelsea floundering, Liverpool settling in under a new manager and even Manchester United starting to struggle, third and fourth place could be up for grabs. Spurs have beaten Arsenal away just twice in the Premier League era, however; It's time to add a scalp to the obvious potential.
Arsenal got the better of their rivals in the Capital One Cup earlier this season after an unlikely double from Mathieu Flamini. Expect more goals this weekend, with the last three derbies in November producing 21 goals.
Alexis Sanchez will be hoping to turn on the style at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon
Christian Eriksen shakes hands with Mauricio Pochettino after impressing against Anderlecht on Sunday
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