The North London derby will be on center stage on Sunday, April 28, 2024, with Arsenal taking on Tottenham Hotspur in a potential title-deciding clash.
Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou will be in the dugout looking to accentuate their tactical brilliance.
Both clubs come into the game in contrasting fortunes, with Tottenham Hotspur losing to Newcastle United 4-0 at St James’ Park, while Arsenal smashed Chelsea 5-0 at the Emirates.
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal ambitions for the remainder of matches this campaign
The Gunners sit 1st on the Premier League table, with 77 points from 34 league matches, and they are aiming to win the title this campaign.
Manchester City are breathing down Arsenal’s neck and Mikel Arteta certainly will have indicated to his players the need not to slip up.
Tottenham Hotspur occupy the 5th spot on the log with 60 points from 32 league matches, and they are also aspiring to finish in a UEFA Champions League position this term.
Spurs are 6 points adrift of Aston Villa, who sit 4th on the table and have recorded 66 points this campaign.
The North London derby is always intense, with high-octane football, and a competitive display from either club.
In the last 32 meetings between both clubs across all competitions, Tottenham Hotspur have won 11 times, while Arsenal have won 13 times, with the game ending in a draw on 8 occasions.
It will be fascinating to see the impact of players like Bukayo Saka, and Declan Rice for Arsenal in the game, while fans will also be looking at players like Son Heung-Min, and Maddison for Spurs to see what they can bring on board.
Team News for Tottenham Hotspur
Destiny Udogie’s excellent start to the Premier League season has been paused after he sustained an injury against Newcastle United which is expected to keep him out of action until the end of the campaign.
Richarlison is fit to feature against the Gunners, and he should be keen on penning his name on the score sheet.
Goalie Fraser Forster (foot), Manor Solomon (Knee), and Ryan Sessegnon (thigh) are still in the medical room, with all three expected to be out for the remainder of the campaign.
Team News for Arsenal
Jurrien Timber is gradually getting back to match fitness, having featured and scored for Arsenal’s Under-21s on Monday, April 22, 2024.
Fans are itching to see him get game time, and he could be in action against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
Apart from Timber, the Gunners have no injury issues to worry about, with all players ready and fit to play the North London derby.
Tottenham Hotspur probable starting lineup:
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Davies; Hojbjerg, Bissouma, Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Richarlison
Arsenal probable starting lineup:
Raya; White, Gabriel, Saliba, Tomiyasu; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Trossard, Saka, Havertz
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Arsenal
Kick-off Time and Date: 02:00 PM, and Sunday, April 28, 2024
