The north London derby took centre stage in the Premier League today as title-chasing Arsenal took on bitter rivals Tottenham in an important fixture for both sides. The Gunners saw their lead at the top of the table cut yesterday, but opened up a six-point lead with victory at Emirates Stadium.
An extra boost for Mikel Arteta’s side is the win moves them seven points clear of Manchester City and 11 points clear of reigning champions Liverpool after the two expected title rivals were beaten by Newcastle and Nottingham Forest respectively. Arsenal were the dominant team throughout with Eberechi Eze the star of the show as he netted a superb hat-trick.
Tottenham have now suffered their first league defeat on the road this season as Thomas Frank failed in his bid to end Spurs’ 15-year winless run in this particular fixture in what was his very first taste of a north London derby. Follow Arsenal vs Tottenham back below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog, featuring expert analysis from Simon Collings and Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium!
Arsenal vs Tottenham latest news
- GOAL! Eze completes hat-trick
- GOAL! Richarlison pulls one back for Spurs
- GOAL! Eze on target again
- GOAL! Eze adds a second for Arsenal
- GOAL! Trossard gives Arsenal the lead
Simon Collings at Emirates Stadium
18:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEze has, unsurprisingly, grabbed one of the match balls and is holding it tightly as he walks round the pitch at full time.
FULL-TIME
18:23 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal 4-1 Tottenham
Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham
18:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+2 min: Lewis-Skelly joins the party, replacing Calafiori.
Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham
18:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: Four minutes of stoppage time signalled.
Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham
18:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne88 min: Nwaneri and Hincapie are replaced by Merino and Mosquera.
Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham
18:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne87 min: Rice is booked for his tackle on Simons that caused the mini skirmish.
Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham
18:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne86 min: Timber’s charge through the middle is halted before both sets of players have a coming together in the centre circle.
Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham
18:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne84 min: Game is just petering out now, Spurs seem content with the four goals they have conceded this afternoon.
Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham
18:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne78 min: A flurry of changes for both sides after that Eze goal.
Johnson and Porro replace Spence and Kudus for Spurs.
Madueke is on for Arsenal, replacing Trossard.
Eze nearly gets his fourth but Vicario makes a fine save.
GOAL! Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham | Eberechi Eze ‘76
18:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne76 min: Derby day hat-trick for Eberechi Eze!
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
18:03 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSpurs are still somehow in this. There is a bit of a nervy feel in the stadium, because they know one Spurs goal and this could become truly chaotic.
Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham
18:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne72 min: Vicario is called into action to push Saka’s effort around the post for an Arsenal corner.
Rice comes over to take but the delivery is flat and Spurs defend the set-piece comfortably.
Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham
17:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Van de Ven catches Merino with his elbow, accidentally, and the Arsenal player goes down clutching his face.
Romero, has somehow, earned himself a booking that will rule him out of next weekend’s home game with Fulham.
Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham
17:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne68 min: A lot better from Spurs since Richarlison’s brilliant strike. Still plenty of time to find another and make this Arsenal side nervous.
Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham
17:54 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne66 min: Double Spurs change as Odobert and Bentancur make away for Kolo Muani and Sarr.
Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham
17:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: Simons strikes at goal but Raya makes a comfortable save.
Simon Collings at Emirates Stadium
17:51 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis game is getting very stretched, feels primed for someone like Martinelli off the bench.
Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham
17:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne60 min: Simons tries to tip-toe his way into the box but Saka gets back to help out defensively and the added bonus is an Arsenal goal-kick.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRicharlison is not a great goalscorer but he is a scorer of great goals. There's another one to add to the collection. Still the best part of 40 minutes to go - could they?
GOAL! Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham | Richarlison ‘55
17:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne55 min: TOTTENHAM HAVE ONE BACK!
Fantastic execution from Richarlison as he spots Raya off his line and lobs the Arsenal keeper.
Comeback on?
Arsenal 3-0 Tottenham
17:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne54 min: Odobert does well to carry Spurs up the pitch and draws a foul from Zubimendi. Simons conducts things from the free-kick but Hincapie meets his cross.
Arsenal 3-0 Tottenham
17:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne52 min: Bit of fight from Spurs as Simons slides in on Timber.
Arsenal 3-0 Tottenham
17:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne50 min: Arsenal swarm forward at speed, Rice releases Trossard who tries to pick out Eze in the middle but Romero gets a crucial touch on the ball.
Simon Collings at Emirates Stadium
17:37 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEze is on a hat-trick. He couldn't, could he?
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
17:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFrank tried to change something by going to a back four and bringing on Simons, but within a minute of the restart it's 3-0. No subs or formation changes saving this for Spurs now.
GOAL! Arsenal 3-0 Tottenham | Eberechi Eze ‘46
17:36 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne46 min: ARSENAL SCORE AGAIN!
Just seconds after the restart, Eze nets again!
KICK-OFF!
17:33 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway in north London.
Thomas Frank has made a change with Xavi Simons replacing Danso.
Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham
17:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneYou feel the script was written for Eberechi Eze to score against Tottenham...
Arsenal are FLYING!
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 23, 2025
Eze doubles their advantage on derby day! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/YbS8SSQ9Yd
Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham
17:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the goal that broke the deadlock in the north London derby...
The pass from Mikel Merino, the finish from Leandro Trossard! 😍 pic.twitter.com/CfWb1Ma5la
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 23, 2025
Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham
17:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGary Neville has not been impressed by Tottenham this afternoon.
He said: “Arsenal have been dominant the whole half. That really does highlight it. Spurs have not had one single shot. That is unacceptable.”
HALF-TIME
17:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal 2-0 Tottenham
Simon Collings at Emirates Stadium
17:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham's back three has led to a shift in Arsenal's pressing. Timber has been getting really high and into Udogie, with Zubimendi doing an effective job of then dropping into right-back.
Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham
17:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+2 min: Looked like Merino was trying to catch out Vicario with an outrageous attempt inside his own half but the effort lacked any real pace.
Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham
17:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Three minutes stoppage time.
GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham | Eberechi Eze ‘41
17:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne41 min: ARSENAL STRIKE AGAIN!
It just had to be him! Eberechi Eze doubles Arsenal’s lead with a fine finish.
Simon Collings at Emirates Stadium
17:09 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal's tails are up, here. A bit like a boxer, they might fancy letting loose and throwing some punches as the half comes to an end.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
17:08 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneReally poor from Udogie and it's cost Spurs. He was deeper than his team-mates and it meant Trossard was onside for Merino's clipped pass. Van de Ven's desperate challenge deflected it past Vicario.
GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham | Leandro Trossard ‘36
17:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne36 min: ARSENAL LEAD!
Mikel Merino picks out Leandro Trossard with a superb pass and the Belgian does the rest!
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
17:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne33 min: Bentancur booked for a foul on Saka.
Gunners captain strikes at goal from the resulting free-kick but Vicario is equal to the effort.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
17:02 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFirst chance for Danso to fling it long into the box and it's dangerous, flat into the six-yard box. Arsenal grateful to hear the whistle for a foul because that wasn't hugely convincing from them.
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
17:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne31 min: First chance for Danso to produce one of his long throws but Romero is penalised for a foul.
Simon Collings at Emirates Stadium
17:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCredit to Spurs, they've done a very good job of making this game so stop-start. Arsenal struggling to break them down.
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
17:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: Good defending by Van de Ven as he gets himself in between Timber and the ball just as a chance appeared to be opening up for his fellow Dutchman.
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
16:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne27 min: Spurs almost get caught out trying to build from the back as Rice gets a touch on the ball but he can’t retain possession and the visitors get a goal kick.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
16:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe've played 25 minutes and Michael Oliver has seen enough to call Cristian Romero over, presumably to tell him the time-wasting has to stop.
I'd suggest that won't be happening...
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
16:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne25 min: Gunners finding it tough to break down this Tottenham defence. Five across the back and then another four across the middle.
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
16:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne23 min: A large section of the Arsenal fans are growing frustrated with the length of time it’s taking Spurs to restart the game from throw-ins and set-pieces.
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
16:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne20 min: Another Spurs set-piece and once again Danso makes first contact with Vicario’s long punt but the visitors can’t win the second ball and Arsenal push up the pitch.
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
16:48 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: Free-kick to Arsenal in a promising position after Udogie fouled Saka. Gunners captain to take...and he whips an effort over the bar.
Just a touch too high.
Simon Collings at Emirates Stadium
16:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArteta has been, noticeably, more mellow on the touchline this season - but not today. He is bouncing around and full of energy.
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
16:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne16 min: First Spurs set-piece sees Vicario launch the ball into the box where Danso makes first contact, but Raya is off his line to claim.
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
16:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne14 min: Update - Trossard is back on and moving a lot more freely.
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
16:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne13 min: Trossard is struggling following an accidental clash of knees with Palhinha. The Belgian looks like he may need to come off.
Madueke sent to warm up.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
16:41 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneUdogie has been told to hurry up taking every one of his throw-ins so far by the referee. Arteta, meanwhile, almost fell over himself just now trying to retrieve the ball for Timber. Arsenal trying to keep the pace up - Spurs exactly the opposite.
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
16:39 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne9 min: Rushed clearance from Danso sees the ball eventually drop to Merino in the area, he fires at goal but Romero takes the sting out of the effort which makes things easier for Vicario.
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
16:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne7 min: The game is getting a bit spicy with some Arsenal fans not happy with tackles made by Van de Ven and Richarlison in quick succession.
It is a derby after all...
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
16:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: Arsenal fans have certainly upped their Tifo game!
Simon Collings at Emirates Stadium
16:33 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNo surprise, but the Emirates is the loudest it has been all season.
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
16:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne2 min: Scooped pass from Eze finds Rice who is denied by Vicario.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
16:31 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJust the 19 seconds until the Champions of Europe chant comes out from the Spurs fans. Not sure what took that long.
KICK-OFF!
16:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in the north London derby!
Who will emerge with the points and bragging rights this afternoon?
Simon Collings at Emirates Stadium
16:28 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSol Campbell front and centre of Arsenal's pre-match Tifo.
Arsenal have upped their Tifo game.
— Simon Collings (@sr_collings) November 23, 2025
Sol Campbell headlining this one. pic.twitter.com/zwdjhlblYX
HERE WE GO!
16:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams are out at Emirates Stadium.
The first north London derby of the season will be underway very soon.
Arsenal vs Tottenham live
16:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham’s biggest game of the season!
It's not just a game. It's legacy.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 22, 2025
🎙️ @ajtracey
🎵 @fredagainagain1 @amylandsniffers pic.twitter.com/UcyQsnte0g
Arsenal vs Tottenham live
16:22 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt is more than three points up for grabs this afternoon!
This is our house. pic.twitter.com/U3BvSLdzqh
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 23, 2025
Mikel Arteta explains Piero Hincapie decision
16:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta has revealed why he chose Piero Hincapie to replace Gabriel in Arsenal’s backline for the north London derby against Tottenham.
Gabriel has been ruled out for “weeks” after he picked up an injury on international duty with Brazil.
Hincapie, a loan arrival from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, has struggled for fitness in the early stages of his Arsenal career, but he is given the nod to partner William Saliba in the heart of the home defence this afternoon.
The Ecuadorian has played just five times this term in all competitions for his new side, but now he gets the opportunity to start in central defence.
Kick-off approaching in north London
16:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 minutes to go until kick-off at Emirates Stadium.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
16:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWill be interesting to see how Spurs shape up in attack.
At Brentford it was often a 3-5-2 when Frank went three at the back, as it was in the Super Cup against PSG in August. Kudus and Richarlison were the front two that night.
If that's repeated here, it could mean Odobert at No10 for the first time.
Simon Collings at Emirates Stadium
16:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAs you'd expect, there are tonnes of broadcasters, here, today and conducting interviews by the pitch.
Among the ex players in attendance are Freddie Ljungberg, Robert Pires and Paul Robinson. Jaap Stam and Peter Schmeichel are here, too.
Thomas Frank reveals why Arsenal are a 'good example' for Tottenham
16:03 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThomas Frank pointed to Mikel Arteta and Arsenal as he urged Tottenham to stick to a philosophy over a period of time.
The Spurs boss will get his first experience of a competitive north London derby on Sunday when his side look to end their 15-year winless run away at Arsenal in the Premier League.
Arteta is now a veteran of the fixture, having taken charge of Arsenal six years ago, and this looks set to be the fourth season in a row in which the Gunners mount a serious title challenge.
In that period, Spurs have jolted between the likes of Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Ange Postecoglou.
Team news reminder
16:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how both teams will line-up today.
Arsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Hincapie, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Trossard, Saka, Merino.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, White, Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman.
Tottenham XI: Vicario; Romero (c), Danso, Van de Ven; Spence, Palhinha, Bentancur, Udogie; Kudus, Odobert, Richarlison.
Substitutes: Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Gray, Sarr, Bergvall, Xavi, Johnson, Tel, Kolo Muani.
Mikel Arteta reveals plan for Gabriel Jesus comeback
15:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal striker Gabriel Jesus may play in a behind-closed-doors friendly as he steps up his recovery from a long-term knee injury.
Jesus ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in an FA Cup tie against Manchester United back in January and underwent surgery.
The Brazilian international has not played since, but is now back in full training and Mikel Arteta has explained how Arsenal will look to gradually increase his workload.
Those plans may include the club organising a friendly to be played at their London Colney training ground in the coming weeks.
Simon Collings at Emirates Stadium
15:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePersonally, I think it is the right call for Arteta to go with Hincapie to replace Gabriel.
I think he is the most similar in style and profile to Gabriel.
This is still a huge game for him in what is the Ecuadorian's first Premier League start.
Frank sends warning to Tottenham owners
15:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThomas Frank is confident Tottenham's owners will deliver on their ambitious words in the upcoming transfer windows, but warned they must prove it is more than "big headlines".
The younger generations of the Lewis family have taken on an increasingly active role at Spurs this year and led the decision to remove Daniel Levy in September.
It was announced last month that the majority owners had injected £100million of new capital into the club, though it is understood that is not just a transfer kitty.
Those funds will also go towards the day-to-day running of the club as well as paying off fees for transfers that have been made in previous windows.
The Lewis family have emphasised this is a new era at Spurs and that they want more consistent success, and Frank expects that to be backed up with actions.
Click here for Frank's warning in full!
Mikel Arteta reveals Bukayo Saka contract update
15:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta is “confident” that Bukayo Saka will sign a new contract with Arsenal.
Saka is approaching the final 18 months of his current deal in north London and is in talks with the Gunners over an extension.
Arteta believes that an agreement will be found as Saka and his agent, Emeka Obasi, have both communicated that the England winger wants to stay put.
Tottenham changes
15:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMeanwhile, it’s five changes for Tottenham and a change of system.
Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus and Wilson Odobert all come into the team with Pedro Porro, Pape Matar Sarr, Xavi Simons, Brennan Johnson and Randal Kolo Muani making way.
In a boost for Spurs, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall also return to the squad.
Arsenal changes
15:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJust the one change for Arsenal from the 2-2 draw with Sunderland before the international break as Piero Hincapie replaces Gabriel in central defence.
It’s a first Premier League start for the summer signing from Bayer Leverkusen.
Elsewhere, Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke return from injury to make the matchday squad.
Still no Martin Odegaard, Viktor Gyokeres or Kai Havertz for the Gunners.
Simon Collings and Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
15:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneStandard Sport’s Simon Collings and Matt Verri are in position at the Emirates Stadium and have given their immediate thoughts on the north London derby team news.
🗣 "He's an aggressive defender, big test for him though."
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) November 23, 2025
"A back five with Palhinha and Bentancur in front of them."@sr_collings & @MattVerri gives their thoughts on the north London derby team news!
LIVE: https://t.co/L4YJMOA13Q#ARSTOT | #NLD pic.twitter.com/B8otkTnn7k
Tottenham team in full
15:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham XI: Vicario; Romero (c), Danso, Van de Ven; Spence, Palhinha, Bentancur, Udogie; Kudus, Odobert, Richarlison.
Substitutes: Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Gray, Sarr, Bergvall, Xavi, Johnson, Tel, Kolo Muani.
Arsenal team in full
15:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Hincapie, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Trossard, Saka, Merino.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, White, Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman.
CONFIRMED TOTTENHAM TEAM NEWS
15:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd lining up for the visitors in Thomas Frank's first taste of a north London derby...
Your North London Derby starting XI 👊
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 23, 2025
🔢 @krakenfx pic.twitter.com/IEqKY9HPEG
CONFIRMED ARSENAL TEAM NEWS
15:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the Arsenal team Mikel Arteta has selected to face Tottenham...
🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 23, 2025
🧱 Hincapie in at centre-back
©️ Saka skippers the side
🎩 Merino leads the line
Let's bring the fight, Gunners 👊
Arsenal vs Tottenham live: Team news imminent
15:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams for today’s north London derby will be announced within the next five minutes.
Stay tuned...
Three big Tottenham decisions facing Thomas Frank
15:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham face the toughest test of the Thomas Frank era so far when they play Arsenal.
The north London derby comes with the Gunners three points clear at the top of the Premier League and looking for a fourth straight win over Spurs.
Frank's side do have the best away record in the league, are yet to be beaten on the road and recorded a statement win over Manchester City at the Etihad in August.
The Spurs boss has been keen to tweak from match to match, at times perhaps too much. The criticism has been that Frank has focused on nullifying the opposition more than maximising Spurs' strengths.
Stage set for Eberechi Eze to make his mark
15:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIf things had turned out differently, Eberechi Eze could have been lining up for Tottenham and not Arsenal on Sunday.
Spurs were chasing his signature during the summer transfer window as they looked to bring in an attacking midfielder following a long-term knee injury sustained by James Maddison.
Talks were underway between Crystal Palace and Tottenham when Eze phoned Mikel Arteta to see if Arsenal would come to the table.
In a matter of days, the Gunners swooped to get their man from under the noses of their arch-rivals.
Frank can be Tottenham's secret weapon in derby
14:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA nice gentle reintroduction to club football after the international break this is not, writes Matt Verri.
Tottenham make the trip to face Arsenal in Thomas Frank's first competitive north London derby this afternoon, before travelling to Paris-Saint Germain on Wednesday night.
Away days at the Premier League leaders and the Champions League holders in the space of three days are not ordinarily relished, but they could be where Frank feels most comfortable.
Three key issues that will decide Arsenal vs Tottenham
14:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe north London derby never fails to entertain - but Tottenham will be hoping to change their fortunes today, writes Simon Collings.
Spurs have failed to win any of their last six meetings with Arsenal - losing five of them - since beating the Gunners 3-0 in May 2022.
Arsenal have been the dominant force in north London over the past three seasons and they will be eyeing another win to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.
Here, Standard Sport looks at three key areas that could decide the game…
Predicted Tottenham XI
14:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham are set to switch to a back three for the north London derby against Arsenal.
Thomas Frank is set to bring in Kevin Danso alongside Cristian Romero and Micky van de Van at Emirates Stadium.
Xavi Simons looks set to have to settle for a place on the bench, with Wilson Odobert and Mohammed Kudus set to start alongside Richarlison in attack.
Predicted Tottenham XI: Vicario, Spence, Romero, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie, Palhinha, Bentancur, Kudus, Richarlison, Odobert.
Predicted Arsenal XI
14:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal have been suffering from a lack of forwards in recent weeks due to injury, but some may return this afternoon.
Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard and Noni Madueke have all been out with knee injuries, while Gabriel Martinelli and Viktor Gyokeres have both been dealing with muscular issues.
Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapie, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Merino, Trossard.
North London derby settings
14:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe stage is set for the north London derby!
Arsenal vs Tottenham latest match odds
14:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal to win: 2/5
Tottenham to win: 13/2
Draw: 11/4
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Head to head (h2h) history and results
14:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal are looking to win a fourth consecutive north London derby for the first time since 1989.
Arsenal wins: 89
Tottenham wins: 67
Draws: 55
Arsenal vs Tottenham prediction
14:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal, even without Gabriel, will be confident of shutting Spurs out and securing a victory to open up an 11-point gap over their neighbours.
While Spurs can point to an impressive away record, built on an impressive defence and sturdy midfield, it is in attack where they are often lacking.
Arsenal to win, 2-0
Tottenham team news
14:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRandal Kolo Muani is pushing to start for Tottenham against Arsenal after training in a specially fitted mask to help protect his jaw injury.
There were fears the on-loan French forward could miss as much as two months with the jaw injury he suffered Manchester United before the international break.
But Kolo Muani was told surgery was not required and he has taken part in full training in recent days wearing a mask.
The forward is in contention to face Arsenal, with Thomas Frank's hand significantly strengthened by the return of a number of players.
Arsenal team news
14:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal face Tottenham at Emirates Stadium on Sunday and Mikel Arteta looks set to be boosted by the fitness of some key players.
Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli were spotted with the Arsenal squad as the players left the team hotel ahead of the north London derby.
However, there was no sign of Viktor Gyokeres or Kai Havertz as the players went on their morning walk.
How to watch
14:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: In the UK, the game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage starts at 4pm GMT ahead of a 4.30pm kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
LIVE coverage: Follow the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings and Matt Verri at the ground!
Arsenal vs Tottenham live
14:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Arsenal vs Tottenham!
It's the first north London derby of the season as Arsenal bid to take advantage of Manchester City's loss by opening up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
For that to happen, the Gunners must beat bitter rivals Spurs who have the best away record in the division so far this season.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 4.30pm GMT from Emirates Stadium. Stick with us!
