Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: North London Derby Preview
Premier League, Round 21
Date: Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Kickoff: 20:00 GMT
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Arsenal
- D 1-1 Manchester United
- L 2-0 Newcastle
- W 3-1 vs Brentford
- D 1-1 vs Brighton & Hove Albion
- W 1-0 vs Ipswich Town
Arsenal have earned 11 points from their last five Premier League games, maintaining a strong home record. Their tactical consistency and attacking depth position them as favourites for this encounter.
Tottenham
- W 0-3 Tamworth (After extra time, 0-0 at the end of 90 minutes)
- W 1-0 vs Liverpool
- L 1-2 vs Newcastle United
- D 2-2 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
- L 0-1 vs Nottingham Forest
Tottenham have struggled, picking up just four points from their last five league matches. Defensive lapses are a significant concern, especially away from home, where they have conceded 12 goals in this period.
Injuries and Suspensions
Arsenal
- Ben White: Knee injury, return late January 2025.
- Bukayo Saka: Hamstring injury, return late February 2025.
- Ethan Nwaneri: Muscle injury, return early February 2025.
- Takehiro Tomiyasu: Knee injury, return mid-January 2025 (status unclear).
- Gabriel Jesus: Knee injury, return September 2025
Tottenham
- Ben Davies: Knock, return mid-January 2025 (if fit).
- Cristian Romero: Muscle injury, return mid-January 2025 (if fit).
- Destiny Udogie: Hamstring injury, return late February 2025.
- Fraser Forster: Illness, doubtful.
- Guglielmo Vicario: Ankle injury, return early March 2025.
- Micky van de Ven: Hamstring injury, return mid-January 2025 (if fit).
- Rodrigo Bentancur: Head injury, doubtful.
- Wilson Odobert: Hamstring injury, return mid-February 2025.
- Timo Werner: Hamstring Injury, return date unclear
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: David Raya
- Defenders: Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori
- Midfielders: Declan Rice, Thomas Partey, Martin Ødegaard
- Forwards: Raheem Sterling, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli
Tottenham (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Antonín Kinský
- Defenders: Pedro Porro, Radu Drăgușin, A, Archie Gray, Djed Spence
- Midfielders: Yves Bissouma, Pape Matar Sarr, James Maddison
- Forward: Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, Heung-min Son
Tactical Adjustments
Arsenal
Expect high pressing and wide play, with overlapping runs from Calafiori and Timber. Martinelli’s pace and Ødegaard’s creativity will be critical in unlocking Tottenham’s defence.
Tottenham
Tottenham are likely to rely on counter-attacks, utilising Maddison’s playmaking and Son’s speed. Defensive depth will be tested with multiple injuries to key players.
What to Expect
Arsenal’s strong home form and tactical cohesion make them favourites, but Tottenham’s counter-attacking potential ensures they remain a threat. If Spurs’ defensive injuries persist, Arsenal’s forwards could exploit their weakened backline.
Score Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal’s attacking strength and Tottenham’s defensive vulnerabilities suggest a comfortable win for the Gunners. However, Spurs’ counter-attacking ability could yield a goal.
ACCA Predictions
- Result: Arsenal to Win
- Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- First Scorer: Gabriel Martinelli
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Fun Fact
Since 2015, Arsenal have won 70% of their Premier League games against Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium, underlining their dominance in the North London derby.
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