Arsenal XI vs Tottenham: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League

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·23 novembre 2025

Arsenal XI vs Tottenham: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League

Mikel Arteta facing some key selection decisions for crunch north London derby

Arsenal have been sweating on the fitness of Riccardo Calafiori ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham.

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Calafiori has been struggling with a hip issue that forced him to withdraw from the Italy squad last week.

The left-sided defender had not trained before the weekend and Mikel Arteta said on Friday that he would face a late fitness test.

Arsenal will definitely be without so Gabriel so Arteta will hope Calafiori is fit for Sunday, when Arsenal can move six points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Riccardo Calafiori is a fitness doubt to face Spurs

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“He has been carrying a few things and we had to bring him back,” said Arteta on Friday. “He hasn’t trained yet.

“Tomorrow we have another training session, let’s see how he is. When he got into the last game, and had to travel with the national team, they were very understanding of that issue. That’s when they allowed him to come back.”

Gabriel has injured his thigh and will be out for weeks, although that could yet prove to be longer and he is due to have another scan to confirm the timeline.

“It is clearly a blow because it is our leader in our backline, and it is never a positive thing,” said Arteta.

“The good thing, as you mentioned, is that we have very good options and people have to stand up now and do the job.”

Either Cristhian Mosquera or Piero Hincapie are likely to replace Gabriel against Spurs, or Calafiori could shift across from left-back if he is fit.

Arsenal have been suffering from a lack of forwards in recent weeks due to injury, but some may return this weekend.

Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard and Noni Madueke have all been out with knee injuries, while Gabriel Martinelli and Viktor Gyokeres have both been dealing with muscular issues.

“We put a lot of energy during the international break, with all the medical staff as well, to try to bring them [back] as quick as possible,” said Arteta.

“So, tomorrow we have another training session, see how some of them are feeling, whether it is a bit too close to bring them into this game or we feel they can have a contribution in the game.”

Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapie, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Merino, Trossard

Doubts: Calafiori (hip), Gyokeres (hamstring), Havertz (knee), Jesus (knee), Madueke (knee), Martinelli (groin), Odegaard (knee)

Injured: Gabriel (adductor)

Time and date: 4.30pm GMT on Sunday November 23, 2025

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