One of the biggest derbies in the football world – The North London Derby has finally arrived. Arsenal will be hosting their fiercest rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates on a Sunday afternoon kickoff.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side were on a course of a flying start to the Premier League with three back-to-back wins against Man City, Wolves & Watford before two consecutive 3-0 defeats against both the London Club’s Crystal Palace and Chelsea.
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s performance was the opposite compared to Spurs, as they lost their opening three matches. Mikel Arteta’s side later managed to turn things around after they managed to find victories against a newly-promoted side Norwich City and Burnley.
The most recent meeting between the club was on March 2021 in a league game. Arsenal managed to grab all three points after completing a dramatic comeback thanks to goals from Martin Odegaard and a penalty kick from Alexandre Lacazette.
Tottenham have won just one of their last 28 away league games against Arsenal (11 draws, 16 lost), coming from behind to win 3-2 in November 2010.
Arsenal have not won a consecutive league game against Tottenham since their double against their rivals in 2013-14.
WHEN AND WHERE?
Venue: Emirates Stadium.
Date: 26th September 2021.
Time: 16:30 BST.
Referee: Craig Pawson
TEAM NEWS
ARSENAL
Mikel Arteta has a fully fit squad ahead of the North Lond Derby. He has several options available at his disposal. Aaron Ramsdale is expected to retain his position between the sticks. Granit Xhaka has completed his three-match suspension and is available to feature against Spurs.
Injured: None.
Doubt: None.
Suspension: None.
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
For their rivals Spurs, Nuno Espirito Santo is eligible to call upon the services of defender Japhet Tanganga after completing his two-match suspension following his red card against Crystal Palace. Brazilian International Lucas Moura has recovered well from the knock he suffered against Rennes in the UEFA Conference League. The winger is available for selection. Steven Bergwijn and Ryan Sessegnon will remain sidelined.
Injured: Steven Bergwijn, Ryan Sessegnon.
Doubt: None.
Suspension: None.
PREDICTED LINEUPS
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Aaron Ramsdale(GK), Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Gabriel Magalhaes, Kieran Tierney, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Thomas Partey, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Emile Smith Rowe, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.
Tottenham Hotspurs (4-3-3): Hugo Lloris, Emerson Royal, Eric Dier, Davinson Sanchez, Sergio Reguilon, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Oliver Skipp, Dele Alli, Lucas Moura, Harry Kane, Son Heung-min.
