Tottenham desperately need more spark for Arsenal's first visit to their new stadium so Jose Mourinho could hand Tanguy Ndombele a first start since the Premier League resumption after finally turning to the club-record signing at half-time of Thursday’s dreadful 0-0 draw at Bournemouth.
The Spurs manager at least has fewer concerns about his back five after a third clean sheet in five games at the Vitality Stadium, but the pace of Arsenal’s front three should mean a start for Davinson Sanchez over veteran Jan Vertonghen.
With Dele Alli missing with a hamstring strain, Mourinho’s front three should pick itself, with Steven Bergwijn and Erik Lamela doing little against the Cherries to justify starting over Mourinho favourites Lucas Moura and Heung-min Son.
Young defenders Juan Foyth and Japhet Tanganga are still sidelined through injury.
Possible Tottenham XI (4-3-3): Lloris; Aurier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Davies; Sissoko, Lo Celso, Ndombele; Lucas, Kane, Son
