North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to lock horns in Sunday's derby clash at the Emirates.
The Gunners are leading the way in the Premier League, while Tottenham are eight points adrift of their local rivals in fifth position.
Arsenal may be a stronger force than Spurs on the pitch, but The Athletic claims that the latter is ‘way ahead' in the stadium battle between the two clubs.
Tottenham's stadium has developed a reputation as one of the best venues in Europe since it opened in 2019, overshadowing Arsenal's 19-year-old Emirates Stadium.
Why is Tottenham's stadium better than Arsenal's?
Away from football, Tottenham has become the home of different sporting events and concerts. The Tottenham Hotspur stadium holds annual NFL games and has been the venue for a number of major boxing bouts. The stadium has provided the backdrop for Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury vs. Derek Chisora and both fights between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn.
The Tottenham Hotspur stadium has also hosted Rugby Union and Rugby League games, while there is a go-karting track open to the public below the South Stand.
In regard to concerts, the stadium has welcomed major artists like Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Kendricck Lamar and Guns N' Roses.
The multi-purpose venue has created fresh revenue opportunities for the club, especially as it is allowed to host 30 non-football events per year. The retractable pitch also makes it possible for Spurs to host events all year round.
In contrast, Arsenal are only permitted six non-football events and can only hold those events during the off-season.
With their stadium trailing behind their local rivals, Arsenal are believed to be looking at how they can improve the Emirates to create more revenue opportunities.
FGG says: Results on the pitch remain priority
Arsenal will still feel they have the upper hand over Spurs due to their performances of the pitch. The Gunners have established themselves as consitent Premier League title challengers, and currently in a good position to mount another title tilt this term.
Fans will always care more about results on the pitch than the revenue being made off it. With that said, Tottenham will hope that the extra funds generated by the stadium will allow them to invest wisely to become a regular operator at the top of the table.