Arsenal heads into the North London Derby against Tottenham with confidence, while Spurs aim to regain their supremacy in this fixture.
Arsenal had a significant week leading up to the North London Derby against Tottenham, the first of this season. Mikel Arteta seeks to inspire his players, knowing that pride and the opportunity to move ahead of their neighbors in the standings are at stake. Arsenal delivered a controlled performance against Everton at Goodison Park last weekend, securing Arteta's first victory there. Despite Leandro Trossard's lone goal, Arsenal never appeared in danger of slipping up.
In midweek, Arsenal marked their return to the Champions League after six seasons with a commanding win over PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates. They hope for a similar attacking performance against Tottenham, aiming to assert their authority over this fixture, as they have since last season.
Ange Postecoglou has instigated crucial changes in the Tottenham camp. Spurs have performed exceptionally well under the Australian's leadership, sitting second after an unbeaten start to the campaign. Sheffield United's boss lamented the extended added time in last weekend's match, which ultimately cost them against Tottenham.
Tottenham enters the North London Derby with eight days of preparation, free from European commitments this season. Despite being in top form and the right mindset, they face pressure to redeem themselves after losing both games against Arsenal last season.
Team News & Tactics
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta confirmed the absence of Thomas Partey and left open the possibility of Gabriel Martinelli's inclusion. Leandro Trossard, in excellent form, is likely to stay on the left flank, while Gabriel Jesus is expected to lead the line.
In goal, David Raya is expected to retain his place. Kai Havertz may feature in midfield, while Martin Odegaard leads the attack. Declan Rice holds the midfield.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Raya; Ben White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Trossard
Tottenham: Tottenham suffered a blow with Ivan Perisic's ACL injury, but there are no fresh concerns with the squad. The central striker position is a dilemma, with Son Heung-min and Richarlison both in contention. Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma anchor the midfield, with James Maddison in an advanced role. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven form the central partnership at the back.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Richarlison
Key Stats:
- Arsenal and Tottenham have met only four times in the Premier League when both sides were in the Top 4 during the fixture.
- Arsenal has kept only one clean sheet in their last nine Premier League home games against Tottenham.
- Arsenal remains undefeated in 27 of their last 29 home matches against Tottenham in all competitions.
- Tottenham has scored at least 2 goals in their last 6 matches and won all their last 4 games in the Premier League.
- Son Heung-min has scored four and assisted two goals in his last seven Premier League games against Arsenal.
Player to Watch:
Martin Odegaard
Martin Odegaard had an outstanding week, earning a new long-term contract and delivering a man-of-the-match performance in the Champions League. His reputation as a big-game player, especially against top teams like Spurs, makes him a player to watch in this fixture.
Prediction: Arsenal 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur While Tottenham has started the season well, facing a top team like Arsenal is a different challenge. Arsenal's quality and style of play could prove troublesome for Spurs, especially if they maintain their open style. Arsenal is likely to secure all three points and score multiple goals in this clash.
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