Tottenham star Ben Davies says they must beat Arsenal to keep hopes of catching Manchester City alive

  • Arsenal host Tottenham on Saturday for this season's first north London derby
  • Defender Ben Davies says his side must win to keep pace with Manchester City
  • The Welshman still believes Spurs can win the Premier League title this season
  • Tottenham are currently eight points behind Manchester City in third place 

Ben Davies admits Tottenham have no margin for error in their pursuit of Manchester City.

Spurs travel to Arsenal in a north London derby that Davies says his team must win to stand a chance of catching Pep Guardiola's side.

Tottenham are eight points behind City, who face Leicester, with a far inferior goal difference but Davies is still eyeing a tilt at the title.

Ben Davies says Saturday's north London derby is a must win game for the title race 

Ben Davies says Saturday's north London derby is a must win game for the title race 

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'My focus is on Arsenal, of course there is no margin for error,' said Davies. 


'City are a top side, they have set the benchmark this year and now we have to be on top and clinical in every game. 

'We have to try and keep picking up the points to catch them.' 

Spurs have benefited ahead of this weekend from Harry Kane, Dele Alli, and Harry Winks enjoying a rest rather than appearing for England and also have Christian Eriksen on form following his hat-trick for Denmark.

Davies added: 'The boys have had a few niggles here and there and sometimes these friendlies can be one game too much with the programme coming up.

'If it means they are fresh for us on the weekend then we can be happy for that.

'Chris [Eriksen] is phenomenal for us. He dictates the play and gets us going. For me it is no surprise to see him scoring against Ireland. 

'He's a player who deserves to be at a World Cup.' 

Davies believes Spurs can benefit from  Christian Eriksen's good form after play-off hat-trick

Davies believes Spurs can benefit from Christian Eriksen's good form after play-off hat-trick

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