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Spurs finished ahead of the Gunners in the Premier League last term.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side also look more convincing than their rivals this season and are four points ahead in the table.

The two sides will lock horns on Saturday.

And Parlour, who played over 400 games for Arsenal, says Spurs are currently top dogs.

"It does hurt, I must admit,” he told AskFans.

“I have lots of people ask me 'Who is the best side, Tottenham or Arsenal?' and I have to say the league doesn't lie.

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"Tottenham came above Arsenal last season so they are better - simple.

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“It does hurt as it's been a long time since that happened.

“It had to turn around sooner or later, that's law of averages from Spurs point of view.”

Parlour also admits Spurs’ football is easy on the eye following a string of impressive performances.

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He added: ”They have got a really good squad, an excellent manager in Pochettino and they are great to watch.

"The Champions League has been going great for them too with great results against Dortmund and Real Madrid.”