The north London derby takes centre stage this weekend with Premier League leaders Arsenal making the short trip to Tottenham hoping to bounce back from Wednesday’s disappointing 2-2 at Wolves.
It’s one of the biggest games of the season for these clubs and kick-off on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is 4.30pm, with the game broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Tottenham
Arsenal (4-2-1-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Declan Rice, Zubimendi; Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli..
Arsenal team news vs Tottenham
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has plenty to mull over after watching his side throw away a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw at Wolves on Wednesday.
Arteta will be desperate to have Martin Odegaard fit and the Norwegian schemer sounded positive about a return after missing two games.
An Odegaard return should see Bukayo Saka restored to the right while Leandro Trossard’s injury at Molineux could ensure Gabriel Martinelli retains his place on the left.
Kai Havertz is also set to return to offer Arteta an option, while Ben White could be drafted in at right-back to replace a jaded Jurrien Timber.
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Can Gunners shed ‘bottlers’ tag after Wolves draw?
Arsenal are well aware that any slip will be pounced upon by their critics, who had a field day on Wednesday after the Gunners threw away two points in a 2-2 draw at Wolves.
The Gunners were 2-0 up and cruising against the Premier League’s bottom side only to hit the panic button late on to allow Rob Edwards’ men a way back.
And, while Edwards was praising his battlers, pundits were branding Arsenal ‘bottlers’ after fluffing their lines to hand Manchester City a huge boost.
Arsenal have finished Premier League runners-up three times in a row amid accusations they have tended to go to pieces on the run-in, and former striker Alan Smith said: “That word bottle is going to be used quite a lot in the coming weeks.”
The Gunners have won only two of their last seven Premier League matches, hitting the brakes just as Man City have been putting down the accelerator.
“It feels like a pivotal moment,” continued Smith. “Maybe a turning point.
“It’s in Manchester City’s hands now. With their experience and Guardiola’s experience they will really fancy it now.”