Harry Redknapp has named Yves Bissouma, James Maddison and Son Heung-min in his team of the week, and remarked that the Mali international’s form will be key for Spurs if they are to have a good season.
As is the norm ahead of big clashes, there were plenty of debates ahead of the North London Derby what a combined eleven between Tottenham and Arsenal will look like.
Some pundits such as Tim Sherwood (Tippy Tappy Football Podcast) and Darren Bent (talkSPORT) even suggested that not a single Spurs player would get into the current Gunners side.
Both Maddison and Son showed on Sunday just how dangerous they can be, with the pair combining for both goals while Bissouma dominated the midfield battle.
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Spurs stars continue to impress Harry Redknapp Redknapp waxed lyrical on Maddison’s display at the Emirates and praised Bissouma for his braveness on the ball.
The former Spurs manager told BetVictor (as relayed by Football.London): “My pair in the centre of midfield both come from Tottenham starting with James Maddison.
“Maddison showed true quality in some of his passing in the North London derby but also showed he wasn?t afraid to drop a bit deeper and try and collect the ball and make things happen from within his own half.
“Maddison has been a brilliant addition to the squad fitting in perfectly and is another player who can be incredibly proud of his effort to secure a point in such a big match for Spurs fans.
“My ...