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Tottenham vs Arsenal: 3 things to look out for in North London Derby

By Adam Schultz

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Thomas Partey of Arsenal celebrates with team mate Granit Xhaka after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Thomas Partey of Arsenal celebrates with team mate Granit Xhaka after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /
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Gabriel Jesus will be missing on Sunday. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Gabriel Jesus will be missing on Sunday. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) /

2. Can Arsenal cope without Gabriel Jesus?

This will be Arsenal’s biggest test without their star striker. Can the attack cope without Gabriel Jesus? Over the last three weeks, yes, but against Spurs, when quality is needed, will the Gunners be found wanting?

Eddie Nketiah has stepped up rather well in Jesus’ absence and will need to do so again on Sunday. Two goals in his last three Premier League games and a brace against Oxford United in the FA Cup point to a striker in form.

But he must bring that form into the North London Derby on Sunday.

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