‘I’m concerned’: TalkSPORT pundit worried by what Antonio Conte might do with Tottenham on Saturday

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TalkSPORT pundit Darren Ambrose has said he is worried by what Antonio Conte might do with his Tottenham Hotspur side against Arsenal on Saturday.

Spurs face a big clash against their bitter rivals this weekend and will be looking to maintain their unbeaten start in the Premier League.

Conte’s men haven’t been at their best this season but are clearly proving to be a tough side to beat. But Ambrose is worried the Spurs boss will set his side up negatively on Saturday and look to take a point at the Emirates.

Ambrose worried by what Conte might do

Speaking on TalkSPORT, Ambrose feels Mikel Arteta’s side will be favourites heading into the derby. But he claims Conte should go ‘all out’ and try to take the game to Arsenal on Saturday.

“I think it will be tight. Arsenal will probably edge it as favourites going into the game,” Ambrose said.

“I think there hasn’t been an away win for 16 games, the longest in north London history. It’s always gone with a home win or a draw.

“I’m concerned Conte is going to go in for a draw, I really am. I think he needs to go all out.”

The former Crystal Palace man also admitted that as a Spurs fan, he would take a draw in the upcoming derby.

He added: “Arsenal are going to look fresh, they’ve got a lot of players that haven’t been on international duty – Ben White and players like that.

“[Bukayo] Saka didn’t play much in the last game [England] whereas Spurs have had all their players [playing].

“But on the flip side, [Heung-Min] Son, Richarlison and [Harry] Kane have all scored international [goals]. So they’re going to be confident.

“I can see it ending in a draw and I think as a Spurs supporter I’d take that now.”

Spurs haven’t set the world alight with their displays this season and have not reached the heights they are capable of yet.

But it’s a great sign that they are still producing positive results while not being at their best. You’d think they will have to raise their level on Saturday if they are to beat an in-form Arsenal side though.

Just one point separates the north London sides in the league and Saturday will be a huge indicator of where both teams are at in terms of closing the gap on Manchester City.