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It's North London Derby time and Arsenal are playing host on Wednesday night with Tottenham visiting the Emirates.
The derby has arrived at a critical juncture for Mikel Arteta's Gunners, who head into the contest off the back of consecutive defeats in two domestic cup competitions which has greatly hindered their chances of claiming silverware this season.
It was a bleak week for Arsenal, there's no escaping that, but another big fixture presents the Gunners with the chance to reignite their campaign. They've dominated their north London rivals over the past few outings and have once again outperformed them in the Premier League this season. Anything can happen on derby day, however.
With Liverpool travelling to third-place Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night, Arsenal may have the chance to close the gap on the league leaders.
Spurs' injury woes have compromised their Premier League campaign and they sit 12th in the table. The three cup competitions they're still in are their priorities during the second half of the season, but Ange Postecoglou will be keen to secure a rare win at the Emirates which will doubtlessly boost his standing among a divided fanbase.
Here's our preview of Arsenal vs Tottenham in the Premier League.
Arsenal vs Tottenham: Preview, Prediction & Lineups
What time does Arsenal vs Tottenham kick off?
Arsenal vs Tottenham kicks off on Wednesday 15 January at 20:00 BST.
- When is kick off? Wednesday 15 January, 2025
- What time is kick off? 20:00 BST
- Where is it played? Emirates Stadium, London
- Referee: Simon Hooper
Arsenal vs Tottenham head to head record
Arsenal have had their way with their north London rivals in recent times, with the Gunners unbeaten in their five previous outings. Ange Postecoglou has thus never beaten Mikel Arteta head-to-head.
Gabriel was the match-winner in the reverse fixture, with the Brazilian heading home from a Bukayo Saka corner (*wipes away tears*).
Tottenham haven't claimed a Premier League victory at the Emirates since 2010.
Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
15 September 2024 | Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal | Premier League |
28 April 2024 | Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal | Premier League |
24 September 2023 | Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham | Premier League |
15 January 2023 | Tottenham 0-2 Arsenal | Premier League |
1 October 2022 | Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham | Premier League |
Is Arsenal vs Tottenham on TV?
Arsenal vs Tottenham is an unmissable Premier League fixture. The upcoming North London Derby will be shown on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with the contest also available on discovery+ and the discovery+ app in the UK.
The fixture has been mopped up by broadcasters across the globe, with Peacock claiming the streaming rights in the US. Canadians can tune in via the Fubo Sports Network.
Arsenal team news
Arsenal's injury woes only worsened the the weekend. It looks like Gabriel Jesus will be out for the long haul with another knee injury, while Riccardo Calafiori missed Sunday's bleak defeat with a muscle issue.
The Italian is a doubt for the derby.
Arteta is unlikely to welcome back any injured stars for Spurs' visit, meaning the Gunners will be without Bukayo Saka, Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ethan Nwaneri on Wednesday. Jurrien Timber and Jorginho are expected to be okay despite hobbling off late on against Man Utd.
Raheem Sterling may have played his way back into the boss' starting XI after his lively display on Sunday. Declan Rice and Thomas Partey are sure bets to return.
Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Tottenham: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Sterling, Havertz, Martinelli.
Tottenham team news
Tottenham have been without their two starting centre-backs for a prolonged period, with Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero out until the end of the month. Ben Davies' hamstring injury has forced Archie Gray into the middle of Ange Postecoglou's defence, but the Welshman has a chance of returning on Wednesday.
Richarlison has barely featured for Spurs this term but was back in training at the start of the year and could appear off the bench at the Emirates.
The visitors are also without Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, Wilson Odobert, and Rodrigo Bentancur.
Predicted Tottenham lineup vs Arsenal: Kinsky; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence; Bissouma, Bergvall, Maddison; Kulusevski, Solanke, Son.
Arsenal vs Tottenham score prediction
Arsenal have been woeful in front of goal in their two recent defeats, and the hosts' frontline will be put to the test against a side bound to give them a chance or ten. Spurs, however, are not as porous as mainstream narratives will make you believe.
I don't think Arsenal have it in them to dominate on Wednesday night after back-to-back defeats, with Ange's idealism meaning the battle for control will be a competitive one. The Tottenham manager has overseen subtle tweaks to his framework to ensure the Lilywhites are sterner defensively. The pressing's been less chaotic, and their full-backs have been less willing to take up advanced positions - offering them greater security against the counter-attack.
This fixture rarely disappoints, but we shouldn't expect a classic at the Emirates. With Arsenal's confidence on the floor and Spurs almost exclusively losing or drawing on the other side of north London, I suspect the spoils could be shared on Wednesday night.