Arsenal vs Tottenham – LIVE!
Arsenal host Tottenham tonight in what is a huge north London derby for both sides. The Gunners are is desperate need of a positive result to lift the mood having lost to Newcastle and Manchester United in the last week, while Spurs sit 13th in the Premier League table and a long way off the European spots.
The pressure is building on Mikel Arteta, with Arsenal’s trophy hopes taking a big hit in recent days. Goals remain a problem and a long-term injury to Gabriel Jesus has left the Gunners even shorter in attack, meaning Raheem Sterling could be handed a rare start. With Liverpool drawing to Nottingham Forest last night, a win here would move Arsenal within four points of the league leaders.
Spurs needed extra-time to get past non-league Tamworth in the FA Cup on Sunday, but there were far more positive signs a few days earlier when they beat Liverpool in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. Ange Postecoglou’s side are on a four match winless run in the league, though, and are closer to the relegation zone than the top-six. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog, featuring expert analysis from Simon Collings and Dan Kilpatrick at the ground!
Arsenal vs Tottenham latest news
Tottenham team news
17:23 , Matt Verri
Lucas Bergvall has given Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou something to think about ahead of tonight’s Premier League clash.
With Dejan Kulusevski likely to start in the front three, Bergvall is competing for three spots in the middle with Pape Matar Sarr, Yves Bissouma and James Maddison.
The Swede was the only one of the four not to start the 3-0 FA Cup third-round win at Tamworth on Sunday, meaning he should be fresh to return to the XI against out-of-form Arsenal.
Postecoglou’s back five effectively picks itself, with January signing Antonin Kinsky set to start a third game in a week in goal. Ben Davies has recovered from a hamstring injury to return to training but not expected to be part of the squad, but forwards Richarlison and Mikey Moore will be on the bench.
Brennan Johnson is expected to drop out of the Spurs side after struggling to make an impact against part-timers Tamworth over the weekend, while Timo Werner – who also disappointed – has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Predicted Tottenham XI (4-3-3): Kinsky; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence; Bissouma, Sarr, Bergvall; Kulusevski, Son, Solanke
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Arsenal team news
17:15 , Matt Verri
Arsenal are expected to have both Jorginho and Jurrien Timber fit tonight.
The duo both came off during Sunday’s defeat to Manchester United in the FA Cup, but Mikel Arteta has confirmed that was due to cramp.
“He (Jorginho) was cramping when we played extra time,” said Arteta. “Jurrien was exactly the same. He’s fine.”
Arsenal could welcome Riccardo Calafiori to the squad, who missed Sunday’s loss to United due to injury.
“His thing is not too much but we need another day or two,” said Arteta.
Raheem Sterling could start his first game since December 18 as Arsenal continue to look for solutions after Bukayo Saka injured his hamstring last month.
Gabriel Jesus started there against Manchester United, but he was forced off with a serious knee injury.
Sterling did well when he came off the bench and could get a run of games now he is back from his own knee injury picked up last month.
Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Sterling, Havertz, Martinelli
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How to watch Arsenal vs Tottenham
17:08 , Matt Verri
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 1 HD and TNT Sports Ultimate. Coverage starts at 6.30pm GMT ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
LIVE coverage: Follow the action right here, with expert analysis from Simon Collings and Dan Kilpatrick at the ground.
Good evening!
17:02 , Matt Verri
Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Arsenal vs Tottenham!
An absolutely huge north London derby in store, as the Gunners look to turn around their stumbling form and Spurs attempt to finally kick their league season into gear.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8pm GMT from the Emirates Stadium.