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Arsenal's bottle tested in north London derby

Arsenal's north London derby against Tottenham arrives amid growing questions about the Gunners' nerve and character after a late collapse at Wolves.

The Gunners face a severe examination of their title credentials following a heated exchange between David Raya and Gabriel that led to a late equalizer against Wolves. The incident has sparked concerns about Arsenal's ability to handle pressure during their best chance to win the Premier League since the 2003-04 'Invincibles'.

Despite remaining top of the table and having strong results in the Champions League and cup competitions, Arsenal's recent form shows only two wins in seven Premier League games. The match comes amid Thomas Frank's sacking at Wolves and replacement by Igor Tudor, whose appointment adds an extra ingredient to what will already be a super-charged atmosphere at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.