Arsenal had two players sent off against Chelsea last weekend. (Getty)
London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal will face off in the Capital Cup third round in a crucial game for both teams.
Though its early in the competition, the winner of this game will become one of the favorites to win it. It’s the third time in the last nine years that they’ve been drawn against one another.
Tottenham reached the final last year before falling to Chelsea, while Arsenal last made it in 2011. Spurs have won the competition four times; Arsenal won it in 1987 and 1993.
Here’s what you need to know about the match:
The Basics
Son Heung-Min is quickly becoming a fan favorite at Tottenham. (Getty)
Who:
What:
Capital One Cup, Third Round
When:
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Where:
White Hart Lane, London
Time:
2:45 p.m. EST/19:45 GMT
Channel:
BeIN Sports (US)/Sky Sports 1; For those looking for the channel in your home country, click here
Odds:
Tottenham 21/10, Arsenal 5/4, Draw 12/5
To Qualify: Tottenham 11/10, Arsenal 4/6
Over/Under: 2.5 goals (over 5/6, under 5/6)
First Goalscorer: Tottenham: Harry Kane (11/2), Heung‐Min Son (7/1), Clinton N’Jie (15/2); Arsenal: Olivier Giroud/Theo Walcott (5/1), Alexis Sanchez (11/2)
0-0 Draw: 11/1
Both Teams to Score: Yes 8/13, No 6/5
Heavy’s Pick
Though Tottenham couldn’t buy a win in the series during the Invincibles’ run, they’ve won five of the last 13 meetings. Arsenal have dropped back-to-back matches and Spurs appeared to have righted the ship after a tough start. Expect a pulsating atmosphere at White Hart Lane.
2-1 Tottenham (AET)
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