Kelly Smith is excited about the first Women's Super League north London derby in front of fans this weekend and hopes her former side can take another step in winning the title.
In November of last year, the first north London derby in WSL history was held at the Spurs Stadium and attracted a league-record attendance of 38,262.
Smith, who won five FA Cups with the club, is at the match with her family and hopes for a victory.
Ahead of this weekend's huge game, she exclusively told Sky Sports: "I was at that match in 2019 and part of that crowd, and just to see that amount of people there supporting the women's game was fantastic."
It is encouraging people to buy tickets and support the women's game.
I hope that the players on the other side of the field do not take this match lightly, as they look at it as being really tasty and they want to get one over on their rivals.
It's always been a rivalry in the men's game, but it's kind of a new rivalry that we're trying to big up to be something special in the coming years.
We want it to be talked about as a big north London derby. It is a special occasion and I have played a part in it a couple of times.
The game needs and deserves to be played in big stadiums with big crowds, and that is what the game needs and deserves to be played by the players at the Emirates.
It draws a lot of attention to the games and we hope to get as many people as possible.
I cannot wait for it. I am going to be with my family and cheering on the team as they try to stay in the title race.
The match will be the second in a row for the club at the same location, having hosted Wolfsburg in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the European competition on Wednesday.
Smith believes that the positive experience at the stadium will give them an edge over Spurs.
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The 43-year-old said that the girls really love playing there and that it is a warm-up fixture for the game on Saturday.
It is a big game on Saturday for both teams, and they will be looking for a big win.
It is all about how you deal with your emotions. I think that the team has more big game experience.
They've played there a few times over the last few years so they know the changing rooms and the size of the stadium, and that prepares you for games like that.
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There are a few nerves because in recent history, the better team has won on these occasions. The home support at the Emirates adds to the pressure going into these games.
I think that the key players with experience are the ones that enjoy playing in big games.
It will be a new occasion for them, but they are going to be up for it.
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Since Spurs were promoted to the WSL in May, they have yet to lose to the north London club.
In the reverse fixture at The Hive, Spurs took their first-ever WSL point against the Gunners after five straight defeats against them.
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Smith admitted that this is probably the best Spurs team he has seen in a long time.
It should be a tough battle. I don't believe that the team will go into the game thinking that they have won, they have to earn the right to perform and play to win.
The last fixture was a draw and it shows how close Spurs are to the top teams.
I have been impressed with how Spurs have developed the last few seasons with the support that they have from the men.
I think the Spurs boss has done a great job. They were not expected to be fourth or fifth for the majority of the season.
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In previous years, this fixture has not really meant anything because Spurs have only been in this league for a few seasons.
They have put a lot of money into the programme and they are getting closer to the top teams, so it is going to be a great game.
With a victory on Saturday, the north London club can go five points clear of the champions.
A win for Spurs would move them up to fifth place and a point behind third place Manchester United.
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Smith predicted that the first WSL north London derby would be hosted at the Emirates.
She said that both teams have to be looking to win on Saturday.
The pressure is on the team to keep winning, but I think if they get an early goal they will win the game.
If she is fit, I think she will be key for them. She gives them a different look at the back with her leadership and passing range.
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In the draw earlier this season, it was backs against the wall for the visitors and they had to come from behind, so they know how to do that.
I think that the form that they are in will edge it on the day.
I think it will be a nil to them. I don't think they will concede if they are the partnership.
Hopefully it will be a cracker and all the fans will get behind the teams and make it an occasion to remember.
The North London Derby will take place on March 26 at 2.15pm at the Emirates Stadium.
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