Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal – stats, team news, line-ups

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium forms the backdrop for Sunday’s blockbuster Premier League showdown as Tottenham Hotspur host Arsenal in a mouth-watering north London derby. With the international break now in the rearview mirror, both clubs will look to get their campaign back on track after dropping points before the brief hiatus. Ange Postecoglou’s side head …

Aaron Ramsdale reveals he tried his best to change Mikel Arteta’s mind and force his way back into Arsenal XI

Aaron Ramsdale has revealed that he tried his best to change the mind of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and force his way back into his starting XI before eventually leaving. The England international lost his spot to David Raya last term shortly after the Spaniard joined on a season-long loan from Brentford. Arsenal ended up keeping 16 …

Mikel Arteta agrees new three-year contract at Arsenal

Arsenal have made good progress over the past few seasons and the hierarchy have now rewarded the manager with a contract extension. The Spaniard’s previous contract was due to expire at the end of the season and the Gunners have now prolonged his stay until the summer of 2027. The news should be a huge …

Theo Walcott insists Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri is not ready to start against Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal will be without midfielder and captain Martin Odegaard for their trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday after he twisted his ankle on Monday night. Manager Mikel Arteta has a selection headache ahead of the North London derby, and there are suggestions Ethan Nwaneri could be an option to start in the place of the Norwegian in …

Shock Arsenal transfer decision to pay off immediately as Bukayo Saka set for new role

Arsenal have been handed a number of significant setbacks in the last two weeks ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash against Tottenham. The latest North London Derby will be contested at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Mikel Arteta faces a number of huge decisions in the build up to the clash. In their most recent …

Arsenal will not play in red against Tottenham for first time in 38 years as home kit judged to clash with Spurs’ traditional strip

Arsenal have announced that the PGMOL and Premier League have ruled that their 2024-25 home kit features too much white and clashes with Tottenham Hotspur’s traditional colours. As a result, the Gunners will wear their black away kit for Sunday’s North London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Gunners discussed the option of wearing red shorts …

Latest Arsenal injury news as five miss Tottenham with Calafiori and Odegaard update expected

Arsenal entered the first international break of the season with several selection issues ahead of the North London Derby and will end it with many more for Mikel Arteta. Having already been ready for the absence of Declan Rice and Mikel Merino due to suspension and injury, things only got worse. Martin Odegaard’s second-half collapse …

Arsenal star Jurrien Timber fires Tottenham clear six-word North London Derby warning

Jurrien Timber has sent a clear six-word Arsenal warning to rivals Tottenham before this weekend’s North London Derby showdown. The Netherlands international has started the last two Premier League matches for the Gunners after enduring a challenging debut campaign – because of a long-term knee injury. After seriously damaging his knee in last season’s Premier …

Arsenal legend criticises Bukayo Saka for BIZARRE reason

An Arsenal legend has criticised current Gunners star Bukayo Saka, and fans are bemused by the absurd reason behind the legend’s criticism. Saka is widely regarded as Arsenal’s best player and is seen by many as one of the best players in the Premier League, if not the world, but that appears to not be …

Benjamin Sesko sends perfect Arsenal transfer message after secret clause discovered

Benjamin Sesko scored a sensational hat-trick for Slovenia on Monday. The 21-year-old, who was subject to interest from Arsenal before committing his future to RB Leipzig back in June, fired a treble as his nation thrashed Kazakhstan and continued their unbeaten start to the Nations League campaign. Sesko, who also netted in the 1-1 draw against …