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Mikel Arteta 'very worried' about Gabriel Jesus injury

Arsenal host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this evening, with plenty more than just three points up for grabs in this north London derby.

The Gunners have endured a week to forget having exited the FA Cup and lost 2-0 in the home leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, but Mikel Arteta’s side aren’t out of the title race yet. They will need to be nearly flawless for the rest of the season if they are to catch Liverpool, and that starts tonight against a Spurs side languishing in 11th in the table.

Arteta must juggle absentees, including to Gabriel Jesus who is absent after suffering an ACL injury, and dipping form if the Gunners hope to triumphant this evening.

Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglou’s team has been struggling in the league in recent weeks, and though injuries have played their part as well, the Australian is still facing questions that will only intensify if Spurs were to lose tonight.

Solanke strikes first

Only Erling Haaland, with 14, has scored the opening goal in more top-flight appearances than Dominic Solanke’s 11 since the start of last season.

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Mike Jones15 January 2025 19:40

Arsenal and Tottenham prepare to renew bitter rivalry but face the same big problem

As Marcus Rashford looks beyond Tottenham Hotspur’s interest and to European clubs, Arsenal have found they can no longer look as far as the summer. Mikel Arteta has been in discussion with the club hierarchy about bringing forward plans for a “project attacker”, with their hands finally forced by Gabriel Jesus’ ACL injury.

Some at the club would have said they should have had such a player in place before this season. Arteta wants a physically imposing forward who can grow, with Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres, Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani and Brighton’s Evan Ferguson all raised, and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko the ideal profile.

Mike Jones15 January 2025 19:35

Expect goals in tonight’s derby

Arsenal have conceded a league-high 28% of their goals in the opening 15 minutes of games this season (five of 18). In comparison, Tottenham have scored 11 goals in this time period, more than any other side.

However, Mikel Arteta’s side have had a greater expected goals total than their opponents in 25 of their 30 matches in all competitions this season, including 18 of the last 19.

Mike Jones15 January 2025 19:30

Crazy stats for Spurs

Tottenham have 15 fewer points than at this stage last season, despite scoring the same number of goals and conceding just one more.

Their run of 101 top-flight games without a 0-0 draw is the second longest in Premier League history after Manchester United’s 114 between May 1999 and May 2002.

Mike Jones15 January 2025 19:25

Spurs on a shocking run

Tottenham’s only win in their past eight league matches was 5-0 at bottom side Southampton. They also recorded two draws, five defeats in that run.

Since the start of December, only Leicester and Southampton have earned fewer points than the five by Spurs. However, Tottenham have kept back-to-back clean sheets in all competitions for only the second time this season so there maybe signs of a turnaround.

Mike Jones15 January 2025 19:20

Arteta demands ‘best atmosphere ever’ at Arsenal for north London derby

Mikel Arteta has demanded that Arsenal supporters create the most hostile atmosphere ever seen inside the Emirates Stadium for his side’s pivotal north London derby against Tottenham on Wednesday.

The Gunners will welcome their arch-rivals to the Emirates off the back of two consecutive home defeats – against Newcastle in the opening leg of their semi-final Carabao Cup tie and an FA Cup third-round penalty shootout exit at the hands of Manchester United – which leaves their season hanging in the balance.

A number of disgruntled supporters were seen immediately heading for the exit after Johsua Zirkzee struck the winning spot-kick for United. There were also swathes of empty seats long before the final whistle of Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat by the Magpies just five days earlier.

Mikel Arteta demands ‘best atmosphere ever’ at Arsenal for north London derby

The Gunners will welcome their arch-rivals Tottenham to the Emirates off the back of two consecutive home defeats

Mike Jones15 January 2025 19:15

Fortress Emirates

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 12 league matches at the Emirates (nine wins, three draws) and are the only side yet to lose at home in the top flight this season.

They are aiming to keep a clean sheet in five straight home league games for the first time since December 2013 to February 2014 and can complete a Premier League double over Tottenham for the fifth time.

Mike Jones15 January 2025 19:10

Dominic Solanke has exceeded expectations – with more to come

Ange Postecoglou has lavished praise on Tottenham forward Dominic Solanke for exceeding his expectations, but does feel more is to come from the £65million signing.

Solanke was linked with a move to Arsenal during 2024 but joined Spurs in August and has scored 11 times for his new club.

The ex-Bournemouth striker has also provided six assists and quickly become an integral figure, especially during an injury-ravaged period where his contributions have kept Postecoglou’s men on track for cup success despite inconsistent Premier League form.

Mike Jones