Goal takes a look at what a north London derby combined XI would look like as the rivals prepare to lock horns at Wembley on Saturday

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  HUGO LLORIS – GK

  The Spurs goalkeeper is given the nod over Petr Cech and David Ospina in arguably the easiest choice in the starting XI.

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  KIERAN TRIPPIER – RB

  Mauricio Pochettino's preferred right-back for important fixtures, Trippier will almost certainly be selected over Serge Aurier for Saturday's tie.

  The 27-year-old has been more creative than his Arsenal counterpart, Hector Bellerin, while proving defensively sound throughout the campaign.

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  DAVINSON SANCHEZ – CB

  Sanchez has made Toby Alderweireld's absence considerably more bearable for Pochettino this term, making 20 appearances so far.

  Only Burnley, Chelsea, and the two Manchester clubs have conceded fewer goals than Spurs this season and Sanchez's performances have been a key factor in that defensive excellence.

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• JAN VERTONGHEN – CB

  Vertonghen's inclusion speaks for itself. The Tottenham centre-half is enjoying yet another successful season at the heart of the Spurs defence.

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