Derby Drama: North London Rivalry Headlines Premier League Matchday 12

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The Premier League title race has tightened after Arsenal’s recent draw with Sunderland, setting the stage for a critical Matchday 12 slate. The headline fixture is the North London Derby, where the league-leading Gunners host arch-rivals Tottenham at the Emirates. With Spurs just eight points behind Arteta's men, the stakes could not be higher!

Elsewhere, struggling Liverpool must halt a run of five defeats in six games when they host a resurgent Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, Manchester City aim to maintain pressure at the top as they travel to Newcastle, a side sitting 14th after losing three of their last four matches.

This weekend’s results could significantly reshape the top of the table. Tune in to the latest episode of Hit the Target podcast, powered by Hollywoodbets, for the full analysis.
20 Nov English South Africa Soccer · Sports

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