The Independent
·15 de janeiro de 2025
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·15 de janeiro de 2025
Arsenal face Tottenham Hotspur in a north London derby in the Premier League as the hosts look to keep up their chase on Liverpool at the top of the table.
The Gunners’ season is in danger of petering out after losses in the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup last week, and they need three points tonight to stay within touching distance of Arne Slot’s side.
Spurs travel to face their rivals amid some poor form in the league, and though the win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup will have restored some confidence, their 11th-placed position in the table is indicative of a side who have struggled against the league’s best teams.
However, all form tends to go out the window in these derbies, so both sides will be hopeful of taking three points tonight.
Arsenal vs Tottenham is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Wednesday 15 January at the Emirates Stadium.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 6.30pm GMT. Subscribers can stream via discovery+.
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury with the Brazilian expected to be sidelined for a significant spell.
Mikel Arteta said in his press conference that that Jurrien Timber and Jorginho were both fine after experiencing cramp in the match against United.
Arteta also confirmed that Riccardo Calafiori’s injury is not long-term, though he will miss this match alongside Ethan Nwaneri, who is still a few weeks away from a return.
For Spurs, the only new injury concern after the win over Tamworth regards Timo Werner, who will miss this game with a hamstring issue. Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie and Wilson Odobert remain sidelined alongside Guigliemo Vicario, while Rodrigo Bentancur is expected back soon after his concussion.
Richarlison is in line to be included in the squad, and while Ben Davies is close to a return, it is not yet known if he’ll be available.
Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Trossard, Havertz, Martinelli.
Spurs XI: Kinsky; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence; Bissouma, Sarr, Bergvall; Kulusevski, Solanke, Son.
Arsenal win 2/5
Draw 17/4
Tottenham win 6/1
North London derbies have a reputation as being some of the most entertaining matches in the league, and these two usually serve up fireworks in some form, but this may be the match where fans are reminded about the gap between the two sides as Arsenal’s defensive quality shines through.