Former Gunners star Bentley, who scored a stunning half volley from 40 yards in the same fixture last season, has endured a difficult time since swapping Blackburn for Tottenham in the summer of 2008.
But Redknapp believes the right-sided midfielder could be working his way back to his best form after turning in a good display against Everton in the Carling Cup in midweek.
'David has so much ability and he was outstanding on Tuesday,' the manager commented.
'He will play tomorrow, David, he will go back there and play.'
Redknapp said Bentley has looked 'bright' in training this week and backed him to take his chance while a number of the other star players at Spurs are sidelined.
'We need a run of performances from him. We've got Aaron Lennon, [Luca] Modric and [Jermain] Defoe to all come back, good players here and we need them all playing well,' he continued.
'He's a quality footballer and we need David Bentley playing well, because when he plays well he's a real asset to the club.
'He's looking forward to the game, going back to Arsenal again and it's a big game for him. He scored a great goal there last season and I'm sure he'd love to score another goal on Saturday.
'He looks in the right frame of mind and very sharp.'
In other team news for fourth-placed Spurs, Ledley King is fit for the short trip to the Emirates Stadium while fellow central defender Jonathan Woodgate is also back in training alongside striker Peter Crouch, who is expected to start with Defoe suspended.
But Redknapp believes the right-sided midfielder could be working his way back to his best form after turning in a good display against Everton in the Carling Cup in midweek.
'David has so much ability and he was outstanding on Tuesday,' the manager commented.
'He will play tomorrow, David, he will go back there and play.'
Redknapp said Bentley has looked 'bright' in training this week and backed him to take his chance while a number of the other star players at Spurs are sidelined.
'We need a run of performances from him. We've got Aaron Lennon, [Luca] Modric and [Jermain] Defoe to all come back, good players here and we need them all playing well,' he continued.
'He's a quality footballer and we need David Bentley playing well, because when he plays well he's a real asset to the club.
'He's looking forward to the game, going back to Arsenal again and it's a big game for him. He scored a great goal there last season and I'm sure he'd love to score another goal on Saturday.
'He looks in the right frame of mind and very sharp.'
In other team news for fourth-placed Spurs, Ledley King is fit for the short trip to the Emirates Stadium while fellow central defender Jonathan Woodgate is also back in training alongside striker Peter Crouch, who is expected to start with Defoe suspended.
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