Former Tottenham star Gus Poyet believes the constant speculation over Arsene Wenger's future has hurt Arsenal.

Poyet has no doubts Spurs face Arsenal tomorrow clear favourites for the game.

He told the London Evening Standard: "They've probably gone in the opposite direction to Tottenham.

“Spurs are thinking 'we are OK, we're happy, we're above Arsenal. What's next? Winning titles.' The players are enjoying playing there but they'll eventually think about leaving, but not just yet.

“The problem with Arsenal is the opposite. They were winning titles and players joined expecting to keep winning. Now they have gone through a spell where they're only winning the cups and there are players there who want to win the league. They're getting tense.

“That's not helped by what's happening outside the club. When I was a player Arsene Wenger was God. Now there are so many rumours. He's still a defining figure – there'll be a before and after Wenger where Arsenal are concerned – but it has got to a point where his future is affecting the team."