Arsenal vs Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino has found the solution at Spurs, says Christian Eriksen

Spurs ace believes the North London side can finally make waves in the Premier League under the Argentine boss

Tottenham are determined to hold on to Christian Eriksen (Getty Images)

Christian Eriksen believes Tottenham Hotspur have shifted into fifth gear under Mauricio Pochettino just in time for the North London derby with Arsenal.

Despite impressing many in recent weeks, the White Hart Lane side are still five points behind the Gunners ahead of Sunday’s fixture at the Emirates.

Signed by Andre Villas-Boas two years ago, the former Ajax midfielder says Spurs have finally found a good balance between attacking flair and defensive solidity.

It's the best connection with the squad. Everyone is down to earth, easy to speak with and easy to play with.

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The 23-year-old Denmark international told Sky Sports: "It's always more comfortable to play in a team when we are winning more than losing.

"Everyone is really happy at where we are. We've shown we have good players and enjoy playing with each other.

"In the beginning [of Pochettino's tenure] there were a lot of things we needed to recognise, needed to remember, but now the players around us know where to go. Normally we have an idea.

"It's the best connection with the squad. Everyone is down to earth, easy to speak with and easy to play with.

"[Pochettino] found a solution for what we needed, because we were a young team. We hopefully will play as quick as we can, we want to go forward, we want to attack, we want to score goals.

"It's nice to play in, especially when you are an attacking player."