Let’s look at the team news as Arteta will be seeking revenge on Conte after losing out on top four to Spurs last season. This time around, Arsenal are more or less assured of a top-four place but Tottenham could spoil the Premier League title charge with a win tonight.

Antonio Conto’s men managed to hold off Portsmouth for a 1-0 win over the weekend in the FA Cup. The Spurs currently stand fifth in the table, two points behind fourth-placed Newcastle United, after 18 games.

The Gunners managed a comfortable 3-0 win over Oxford United to advance in the FA cup. The visitors will be expected to stop the Kane-Son pair who have plenty of success in this fixture. Arsenal won the reverse fixture 3-1 at the Emirates stadium, but expect things to get difficult away from home.

Injury/Suspension List:

Dejan Kulusevski will be back in the mix against Arsenal after missing the last few games due to muscular injury and could be among the substitutes for Tottenham. Yves Bissouma suffered an ankle issue in the Portsmouth game but should be part of the squad.

Richarlison suffered a thigh problem during the World Cup and is not expected in training until the end of this month along with long term absentees Lucas Moura and Rodrigo Bentancur. Moura continues to struggle to overcome a long-standing tendon problem.

Gabriel Jesus suffered medial ligament damage whilst playing for Brazil in the World Cup group stages and is still recovering in the treatment room. Emile Smith Rowe played a part in the Oxford game after being on the sidelines with a long-term injury. The extent of Reiss Nelson’s hamstring injury is currently unknown.

Player To Watch Out For – Harry Kane

Talisman Kane has always found success in the Arsenal-Tottenham fixture. He is in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot with 15 goals so far this season. Goal scoring has always been Kane’s strength but over the years, his passing and vision have improved playing alongside Son.

He makes space for himself and others. His range of passing is exceptional and his finishing is still clinical. Kane has scored 198 goals in 297 games for Spurs. The English striker simply loves a North London Derby. He is the highest scorer in this fixture, netting 14 goals for Spurs against the Gunners.

Arsenal Form:

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Tottenham Form:

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Arsenal Predicted Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Aaron Ramsdale (GK); Ben White (RB), William Saliba (CB), Gabriel (CB), Oleksandr Zinchenko (LB); Granit Xhaka (CM), Thomas Partey (CM); Bukayo Saka (RW), Martin Odegaard (CAM), Gabriel Martinelli (LW); Eddie Nketiah(ST).

Predicted Score:

Tottenham 3-2 Arsenal

With Arsenal going for the title and Tottenham contending for a top-four spot, expect fireworks from this game. Harry Kane who is a consistent scorer in the derby games is expected to shelve out two goals with a goal from Son. The strike force of Saka and Martinelli should score a goal each for the visitors.

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