Tottenham hero Darren Anderton says success against Arsenal this weekend depends on Gareth Bale.

Anderton was part of the last Spurs team to win on Arsenal territory back in 1993.

And he believes Arsenal's ability to stop Bale will help to decide the latest North London derby.

"At the moment, I would rather have Bale as a winger ahead of Walcott," said Southampton-born Anderton. "But I do think Theo (inset) will end up playing down the middle.

"I think Bale's delivery is spot on whereas Walcott's pace is more devastating.

"I think Arsenal will try and stop Tottenham getting the ball to him. But Arsenal are more of a European-style team who believe they are good enough to beat anyone, so that might give him more space. Bacary Sagna is very quick so that will be a key match up."