Croatian insists Spurs are a stronger team than their rivals and believes side can do the double over Arsenal with second derby of the season taking place at White Hart Lane
Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric insists that the North London team are superior to that of top four rivals Manchester City, but admits that finishing in a Champions League place for the second season in a row will still be a difficult task.
As it stands, Spurs are on 49 points, four points adrift of fourth place City with a game in hand. The teams were neck-and-neck coming into last season's conclusion, with Harry Redknapp's team pipping Roberto Mancini's side to Champions League football with 1-0 win over City in their penultimate match, but the Croatian playmaker believes such event will be hard to emulate this time round.
Speaking to Sky Sports News on international duty, Modric said: "It is going to be tougher than last year but I think we have a lot of quality in the team and can do it again.
"It is going to be hard but I think we are better than them and we still have one game against them.
"I think that game will again be decisive for who finishes fourth and fifth."
However, before Spurs can fight for their place amongst Europe's top clubs next season, there is the significant matter of this campaign's second north London derby against old foes Arsenal on April 20 and the 25-year-old is looking forward to a possible double after beating the Gunners on their own turf.
He added: "It is the best game to play in the Premier League.
"We have already beaten them at home and I don't see any reason why we cannot beat them again, especially in front of our fans where we are playing really well.
"It is going to be a good game for us and for everyone."
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