EPL Spotlight - Tottenham Hotspurs vs Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur host Arsenal in a highly anticipated Premier League North London Derby this weekend.

Coming off the international break, Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs side has had a frustrating start to the season. They dropped points in a draw with Leicester and were unlucky to lose against Newcastle, despite dominating the match. Although they secured a convincing win against Everton, it’s hard to gauge their form given Everton's struggles in that game. However, a positive result in the derby could be the spark Tottenham needs to kickstart their season.

Arsenal, meanwhile, remain unbeaten this season, but their 1-1 draw with Brighton before the break was a disappointment. With Manchester City setting such high standards in the title race, any slip-ups could be costly for the Gunners as the season progresses.

Date, Kick-off Time, and Venue

• Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal
• Date: Sunday, 15th September 2024
• Kick-off: 2:00 PM BST
• Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
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Team News

Tottenham:

Spurs are hopeful that defender Micky van de Ven will be available after missing the Newcastle game and withdrawing from the Netherlands squad due to injury. Dominic Solanke might also return after missing the last two games. Richarlison remains an injury doubt and is not expected to feature.

Arsenal:

Arsenal have their own injury concerns. Captain Martin Odegaard was forced off during Norway’s international fixture, though the injury may not be serious. Riccardo Calafiori picked up a knock with Italy, while Mikel Merino, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Kieran Tierney are all sidelined. Gabriel Jesus has also been managing a groin issue, and Declan Rice is suspended for this match.

Tottenham vs Arsenal Prediction

Injuries on both sides could play a crucial role in determining the outcome. Given the early stage of the season, neither team will want to take too many risks.

Prediction: 1-1 Draw.