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Arsenal vs Spurs: Which is the better team in EA FC 25?

Arsenal vs Spurs, popularly known as the North London derby is surely an important matchup on the EPL calendar. The Gunners will take on the Lilywhites at their home ground to snatch those crucial three points. While Arteta's men are currently battling to remain fourth in the table, Postecoglou's squad is on the rise and vying for a top-four finish.

Regardless of the real-life result of the Arsenal vs Spurs matchup on January 16, 2025, it'll be interesting to simulate a match between these two storied clubs. This article will help fans determine which club to choose in an Arsenal vs Spurs matchup in EA FC 25 to seek the best results in Kick-Off or Manager mode.

Note: Several aspects of this article are subjective and might not reflect any similarity between real-life strategies used by both teams on the pitch.


Arsenal vs Spurs in EA FC 25: Which team is better?

We'll only compare the highest-rated players from both teams along with the preset player roles. That said, here's a detailed player comparison:

Arsenal vs Spurs in EA FC 25: Player attributes comparison

Arsenal vs Spurs in EA FC 25: Player attributes and comparison (Image via EA Sports)
Arsenal vs Spurs in EA FC 25: Player attributes and comparison (Image via EA Sports)

Arsenal and Spurs share almost similar philosophies in their player roles and playstyles. They both maintain a short-passing build-up style along with a high defense line.

Arsenal has German striker Kai Havertz (81 Shooting and 82 Dribbling) at the forefront of the forward line. Meanwhile, Leandro Trossard (82 Pace and 85 Dribbling) and English winger Bukayo Saka (85 Pace and 88 Dribbling) flank the striker.

For Spurs, Dominic Solanke (81 Shooting and 83 Physicality) stays upfront in the attacking line with a Poacher+ approach. He is flanked by Heung Min Son (87 Pace and 89 Shooting) and Brennan Johnson (89 Pace and 78 Dribbling) as wingers to pose an additional threat to Arsenal's final third area.

Clearly, Arsenal has the upper hand over the Lilywhites as Haverz and Saka are superior to Solanka and Brennan Johnson in multiple attributes.

In midfield, Arsenal have three promising faces solidifying their command in the middle. Declan Rice (82 Passing and 85 Physicality) and Martin Odegaard (89 Passing and 89 Dribbling) stay upfront exploiting their box-to-box and playmaker roles. Thomas Partey (80 Passing and 82 Physicality) stays behind to help the back line with their defense setup.

Declan Rice and Heung Min Son as portrayed in EA FC 25 (Image via EA Sports)
Declan Rice and Heung Min Son as portrayed in EA FC 25 (Image via EA Sports)

On the other hand, Spurs' setup is a bit different. James Maddison (86 Passing and 86 Dribbling) operates as a box-to-box player, while Dejan Kulusevski (80 Passing and 83 Dribbling) follows a half-winger role to cover the space for Brennan. Meanwhile, Yves Bissouma (81 Dribbling and 77 Physicality) stays back and acts as the pivot to help the forward line with his precise passes.

In this case, the Gunners have the upper hand in terms of multiple attributes. They are more potent than the Lilywhites.

Coming to the backline, Oleksandr Zinchenko (83 Passing and 82 Dribbling) and Benjamin White (83 Defending and 80 Physicality) are two reliable side-backs for the Gunners. While Zinchenko helps the midfield players by covering up their space, White focuses on being a fullback to smother any incoming threats from the wings.

On top of that, Gabriel (86 Defending and 82 Physicality) and William Saliba (82 Pace and 87 Defending) are two solid CBs who are capable of stopping any threats from the Spurs' attackers.

For Spurs, Destiny Udogie (88 Pace and 80 Dribbling) and Pedro Porro (82 Pace and 80 Passing) have great attributes to counter the Gunner's backline. While Udogie plays as a fullback, Porro goes up front to help with attacks. Dutchman Micky Van De Ven (88 Pace and 83 Defending) and Cristian Romero (85 Defending and 81 Physicality) work on stopping Arsena's lethal forward line.

Lastly, Guglielmo Vicario (84 Diving and 84 Positioning) appears to have the upper hand over David Raya (82 Diving and 81 Positioning) in Diving, Positioning, and Reflex.


Arsenal vs Spurs in EA FC 25: Tactics and formation

Arsenal vs Spurs: Preset EA FC 25 Tactics comparison (Image via EA Sports)
Arsenal vs Spurs: Preset EA FC 25 Tactics comparison (Image via EA Sports)

Arsenal follows a standard 4-3-3 Holding formation with traditional wingers on the side. On top of that, they maintain a high defense line with a short passing build-up style.

Similar to the Gunners, the Lilywhites operate on the same 4-3-3 Holding formation with a short passing build-up style. However, they also maintain a highly defensive approach.


Arsenal vs Spurs in EA FC 25: Final Verdict

Considering all attributes and player roles, it's quite evident that fans must opt for Arsenal to yield the best results in the EA FC 25 Kick-off or Manager mode. The Gunners are simply superior in midfield, attack, and defense.


For more information on EA's latest football iteration game, check out Sportskeeda's EA FC 25 page.

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