ARSENAL take on North London rivals Tottenham TODAY – and they’ve named an unchanged side.
Eddie Nkietiah STARTS alongside Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka, while Pape Mate Sarr is in Spurs’ XI.
- Start time: 4.30pm GMT
- TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Premier League
- Tottenham XI: Lloris, Doherty, Romero, Dier, Lenglet, Sessegnon, Hojbjerg, Sarr, Kulusevski, Son, Kane
- Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partery Xhaka, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Nketiah
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What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
- Tottenham vs Arsenal will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football.
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The main men
Two of the contenders for player of the season are involved in this North London derby.
Martin Odegaard has been absolutely sensational, and was rewarded with the Premier League player of the month award for December.
But someone who always has a say in this fixture is Harry Kane, with the English strikers performances going somewhat under the radar due to Erling Haaland’s goal scoring exploits…
This is how the two key men match up against each other today in terms of stats.
Harry Kane and Martin Odegaard have been sensational so far this season. Conte on Arsenal clash
Antonio Conte knows the importance of a victory in today’s North London derby.
“Arsenal are doing very well,” he said.
“Now they have to show they can stay there until the end of the season because I’m sure Manchester City doesn’t agree and will feel the real possibility to win again, especially because Liverpool already lost a lot of points – the same for Chelsea and Manchester United. It is a battle between Arsenal and Manchester City.
“You are in that moment the best team in the league. For this reason, everybody wants to beat you.
“For sure, Arsenal has to face this situation [as] favourites to win the league. They have to show they are good to face this type of situation.”
Mudryk hijack
Arsenal will be focussed on Spurs today – but one thing that will be on manager Arteta’s mind is Mykhaylo Mudryk’s transfer to Chelsea.
The Gunners were on the verge of agreeing a deal with Shakhtar for the 22-year-old winger.
But Chelsea ghosted in at the 11th-hour to secure a deal with the Ukrainian team on Saturday night.
And today, Mudryk was confirmed as Chelsea’s new player, having signed an eight-and-a-half year contract for £88m.
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Arteta on Spurs
Arsenal can go eight points clear today with a win.
“The way that we have performed and the results that got confidence-wise has put us in a good position,” he said ahead of the game.
“But that is something that you have to show every match and every opponent, especially every away game brings challenges and this is no different.
“We are going to have to go there, play our way and win the match.”
Tottenham XI
Lloris, Doherty, Romero, Dier, Lenglet, Sessegnon, Hojbjerg, Sarr, Kulusevski, Son, Kane
Arsenal XI
Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partery Xhaka, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Nketiah
Spurs in fine voice
Tottenham fans are making themselves feel heard outside the stadium with just an hour to go until kick-off.
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It’s a massive day in the title race as Mikel Arteta’s side aim to go eight points clear at the top of the table.
Antonio Conte’s Spurs, however, are looking to fire themselves into the top four.
The last time the two sides met, Arsenal won 3-1 in comfortable fashion at the Emirates.
And they’ll be the favourites again today.
They’ve to watch out for Spurs’ Harry Kane, however, as he can become Tottenham’s joint all-time leading goalscorer today.
You’re in for a cracker whichever way I spin it, so kick back with a cold one and enjoy the action – we’ve got you covered.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
