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Arteta Challenges Arsenal to Prove Mettle Against Spurs

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Mikel Arteta has challenged his Arsenal squad to show what they are made of in Sunday's north London derby against Tottenham following their frustrating 2-2 draw with Wolves. The Gunners threw away a two-goal lead against the Premier League's bottom club, raising questions about their title credentials and ability to handle pressure.

Arsenal have now dropped seven points from winning positions since January and won only two of their last seven Premier League games. Arteta insists his players are ready to respond, with Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz potentially returning from injury for the crucial derby. The match represents a pivotal moment for Arsenal to demonstrate resilience and character after their collapse at Molineux.

Meanwhile, new Spurs manager Igor Tudor faces his first test with the club hovering just two places above the relegation zone. Tudor, adamant that Tottenham won't go down under his watch, has told players to focus solely on daily improvement rather than the league table. The Croatian coach will likely deploy a back three against Arsenal as he seeks to make an immediate impact in his debut derby.