Arsenal vs Tottenham predicted line-ups: Gunners lose two key men to injury but trio back as Spurs star returns

Each Arsenal and Tottenham might see some massive modifications to their line-ups for the primary north London derby of the season.

The 2 bitter rivals meet on the Emirates on Sunday, with the Gunners trying to preserve their lead on the high of the desk.

However Spurs are going to be out to reign Mikel Arteta’s facet again in and be a part of the thrilling Premier League title race.

Arsenal have gained the final three derbies and are available into this sport with out dropping in any competitors since August 31.

They may properly be with out one in every of their key gamers although, while additionally probably welcoming again some long-term absentees.

And it is a comparable state of affairs for Thomas Frank, as he could possibly carry some beforehand lacking expertise again into his Spurs squad.

Arsenal

The foremost concern for Arsenal forward of the north London derby is unquestionably surrounding Gabriel.

The commanding centre-back limped off for Brazil in a pleasant in opposition to Senegal final weekend earlier than being despatched house.

He seemed pissed off as he left the pitch and it was later confirmed that he had suffered a proper thigh harm.

Gabriel is now an enormous doubt and Yerson Mosquera might properly change him after impressing in his little gametime to this point this season.

Piero Hincapie can also be a contender to step in, however he could also be wanted at left-back, ought to Riccardo Calafiori miss out too.

Calafiori needed to withdraw from the Italy squad over the worldwide break, with Myles Lewis-Skelly additionally probably getting the nod if the Italian cannot characteristic.

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The harm worries stay at right-back for the Gunners as properly, as Jurrien Timber picked up a knock for the Netherlands.

Luckily, he gave the impression to be okay and can doubtless begin within the defence, which can be in entrance of the ever-present David Raya.

A midfield three of Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze is anticipated, however up entrance, issues are much less set.

Bukayo Saka will begin on the appropriate, after all, whereas Leandro Trossard seems to be to have finished sufficient to make left-wing his.

No less than only for now although, as Arsenal might probably welcome again Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli from harm.

In the meantime, at striker, Mikel Merino is prone to maintain his place with Viktor Gyokeres carrying an issue, however Kai Havertz could possibly characteristic within the squad for the primary time since August.

Arsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Mosquera, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Merino.

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Tottenham

As for Tottenham, they’ve additionally obtained loads of issues to contemplate in relation to their beginning line-up on the Emirates.

Frank will line up with Gugliemo Vicario in aim and may be capable of discipline his strongest again 4 for the sport.

Captain Cristian Romero was substituted with a knock in opposition to Manchester United, however he’s match and can play.

Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro and Djed Spence ought to all begin too.

In midfield although, issues might get a bit extra sophisticated for Spurs, as Pape Matar Sarr is a doubt.

Sarr was compelled off whereas taking part in for Senegal in opposition to Brazil, and whereas the problem isn’t anticipated to be critical, no dangers may very well be taken.

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And if Sarr does not begin, it’s going to doubtless imply that Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur play collectively in midfield.

Lucas Bergvall is an alternative choice ought to he return from a concussion, whereas Xavi Simons will doubtless begin, with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski nonetheless sidelined.

Spurs may very well be boosted by the return of Mohammed Kudus on the appropriate, as he has rested over the break following Frank admitting he was ‘contact and go’ to characteristic in opposition to United.

In the meantime, Wilson Odobert might come into the staff on the left wing, until Brennan Johnson or Kudus play on the opposite facet.

Richarlison will doubtless lead the road, with Randal Kolo Muani pulling out of the France squad with a regarding fractured jaw.

And Dominic Solanke might make a return to the squad for the primary time since August after an extended restoration from ankle surgical procedure.

Spurs XI: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence, Palhinha, Bentancur, Simons, Kudus, Odobert, Richarlison.

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