Mikel Arteta will be looking to channel memorable north London derby victories as a player to win his first game against Tottenham as Arsenal manager on Sunday.
The Spaniard has lost his previous two games against Spurs since taking charge at the Emirates Stadium in December 2019.
Both have been played across north London at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but Arsenal play host to their neighbours this time around.
"To extend that level over such a period of time is incredibly difficult," Arteta said of the Wales forward, who is on loan from Real Madrid until the summer.
"I think for creative players it is even more difficult because obviously the demands that they have is to win football matches all by themselves.
"For an individual to do that with the level of organisation, detail and preparation these days it becomes extremely difficult.
"I think the way he has come back is also merit to the player because he has shown he wants to do it again.
"But also the club, the manager and the coaching staff, they probably find a way to get the best out of him when people thought that probably wasn't the case – and I think that is what good managers and players do."
