"It doesn't motivate us more because (the opponent) is Arsenal."

A fiery declaration from the captain. Son Heung-min (Tottenham) is once again fired up for the North London derby against bitter rivals Arsenal.

Tottenham will host Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, on April 28 at 10 p.m. ET in the 35th round of the 2023-2024 English Premier League (EPL).

The Tottenham vs. Arsenal matchup is known as the "North London Derby" and is one of the top derby matches in the EPL. Every game is fiercely contested and is considered a "war" by fans and players alike.

This match is especially important for both teams. The Gunners lead the table with 77 points, but are being chased by second-place Manchester City (76 points) and third-place Liverpool (74 points), who have played one game less. From here on out, every game is a final.

Tottenham (60 points) are also in the mix. They need to climb back to fourth place to qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League. They're currently six points behind fourth-place Aston Villa (66 points). However, Tottenham have played two fewer games than Aston Villa. If they win both of those games, they'll catch up to Villa, at least on points. That's why this North London derby is a must-win.

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min is on fire. According to Football London, Son began by reflecting on the previous match against Newcastle United (0-4 loss). "The result against Newcastle was unacceptable. It was an unacceptable performance, even for me," he said. "We know how we 토토사이트 need to improve as a team. We know how to improve as a team, and we've been through this before in the EPL and with other teams."

Son Heung-min has been strong against Arsenal. Since joining Tottenham, he has seven goals and five assists in 19 official matches against the Gunners. He is fourth on the all-time North London derby goalscorers list. In the first North London derby of the season last September, Son's multi-goal performance helped Spurs to a 2-2 draw in a difficult away fixture.

However, Son didn't mention any particular reason why he is so strong against Arsenal. For him, the Gunners are just one of many opponents. "I always play with confidence. It's the same in every game," he says, adding, "Even if Arsenal is my opponent, it doesn't make me more motivated. Every game is a chance to prove myself. It doesn't matter that I've scored six goals before (against Arsenal). I just think about preparing well for the biggest match of the season," he said.

That's not to deny the special significance of the game against Arsenal. "It's a big derby and it means a lot to the players, the club and the fans," said Son Heung-min, adding, "We had a good week of preparation in our style. I'm feeling really good," he said, adding that he is looking forward to a victory.

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