Tottenham can back bounce from West Ham defeat and win north London derby against Arsenal, insists Harry Kane

Despite falling to defeat at Upton Park on Wednesday night, Harry Kane believes that Tottenham can respond in the best possible way - by beating Arsenal on Saturday.

A first-half header from Michail Antonio consigned Spurs to their first away defeat since the opening day of the season, but Kane believes the north London side are well capable of mounting a positive response.

The 1-0 defeat by West Ham was only the fourth of the season for Mauricio Pochettino's side and saw them lose ground on Premier League leaders Leicester City.

Harry Kane believes Tottenham can respond to defeat by West Ham with victory in the north London derby

Kane trudges off the pitch at Upton Park after Spurs fell to their fourth defeat of the season on Wednesday

Spurs host Arsenal at White Hart Lane on Saturday lunchtime and Kane believes Spurs are well-equipped to bounce back quickly against Arsene Wenger's side.

Speaking in the Evening Standard the striker said: 'It's tough but we're probably one of the fittest teams in the League so if anyone can cope with it, we can. 

'We're a fit squad and we've got plenty of energy.

'We can definitely beat Arsenal. We feel we can beat any team in the League so we just have to put in a better performance than the one against West Ham. We're confident.'

Spurs lost ground on Premier League leaders Leicester but will regroup ahead of Arsenal clash on Saturday

The 22-year-old admitted that defeat at the Boleyn Ground was disappointing and that Spurs deserved nothing from the game.

'It was a disappointing result but a disappointing performance as well. We never got going, we gave away too many cheap balls and we paid the price. 

'We'll try to put it behind us as soon as possible as there is another big game on Saturday.'

Michail Antonio's first-half header proved the difference as West Ham put a dent in Spurs' title hopes

Victory kept the Hammers within touching distance of the top four and they are a point behind Manchester City