Arsenal will host Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday in the Premier League. The two sides have had sub-par seasons so far, with the Gunners currently occupying 10th position, while Spurs are in 7th, eight points ahead of their arch-rivals.
In the reverse fixture, the match ended in Tottenham’s favour as Son Heung-Min and Harry Kane got the goals for Jose Mourinho’s side.
Tottenham will head into this game as the favourites, as they have won the last five games in all competitions. Arsenal, meanwhile, have lost one, drawn one, and won three of their last five fixtures.
Let’s take a look at the team news, predicted lineups, and key men for the game between Arsenal and Tottenham.
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur β Team News
Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has a full squad of players to choose from for the game against Tottenham. Emile Smith Rowe returned for the Gunners in the Europa League fixture heading into this crucial game.
Tottenham
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho too has almost an entire squad to choose from, with Giovani Lo Celso being the only doubt. Mourinho confirmed after the Europa League game against Dinamo Zagreb that star striker Harry Kane should be fit for the game against Arsenal.
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Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur β Predicted Lineups
Defender Pablo Mari has played the last three Premier League games ahead of Gabriel, and he could start once again. Emile Smith Rowe may get a start, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could continue to lead the line.
Arsenal predicted lineup: Bernd Leno; Cedric Soares, David Luiz, Pablo Mari, Kieran Tierney; Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka, Emile Smith Rowe; Bukayo Saka, Willian, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
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Serge Aurier had a solid game at right-back against Dinamo Zagreb, but he could be replaced, while the other full-back, Ben Davies, could also make way. Tanguy Ndombele could retain his place, while Moussa Sissoko may also not start for Spurs. Gareth Bale should return to the starting XI for Spurs.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup: Hugo Lloris; Matt Doherty, Davinson Sanchez, Toby Alderweireld, Sergio Reguilon; Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Tanguy Ndombele, Lucas Moura; Gareth Bale, Son Heung-min, Harry Kane
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur – Key Players
Arsenal
David Luiz has been in decent form and he could be a busy man against Tottenham and the duo of Kane and Son. He will need to have a solid game if the Gunners are to take any points from Spurs, and canβt have any lapses in concentration, as he did against Olympiacos at times.
Tottenham
Gareth Bale had a decent game last time around in the Premier League, and scored a brace. But Harry Kane will be the key man for Tottenham once again. He, along with Son and Bale, could cause a lot of problems to the Gunners backline.
Prediction: Arsenal 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
