Tottenham ace Moussa Sissoko admits he grew up an Arsenal fan.

Sissoko is sure to start in tomorrow's derby against Arsenal.

He told the Daily Mail: "My first impressions of English football were the Arsenal team under Arsene Wenger.

"All the French players were there — Thierry Henry, Robert Pires, Patrick Vieira. My idol was Vieira. In the playground, I was Vieira.

"That is why I wanted to play in England. I was the same position, we have a similar style. He was a complete idol. It's why, when I had the chance to come to Newcastle, I didn't think twice. Now I am at a massive club in Tottenham."