Arsenal predicted XI
The Arsenal line-up to take on Tottenham in the North London
Preview: Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur – prediction, team news, lineups
A not-so-friendly friendly is on the cards on Thursday, as bitter rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur contest a pre-season North London derby at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong.
The Gunners are three for three this summer following their 3-2 triumph over Newcastle United, while Thomas Frank’s crop most recently played out an uninspiring draw with Luton Town.
Match preview
On the highest of highs following the long-awaited capture of Viktor Gyokeres, who was presented to the crowd in Singapore before Sunday’s showdown with Newcastle, Arsenal did it the hard way to sink the Magpies in a five-goal thriller.
Anthony Elanga filled Alexander Isak’s black and white boots to propel Newcastle ahead, only for Mikel Merino to haunt his old club and Alex Murphy to rifle a finish into the roof of his own net to turn the tide in Arsenal’s favour.
The latter’s namesake Jacob Murphy restored parity for Eddie Howe’s men with a stunning low strike early in the second half, but the man – or boy – pictured above won a late spot kick for his superior Martin Odegaard to coolly convert.
While new signings have partially dominated the conversation, 15-year-old Max Dowman is the talk of the town in the red half of North London, having exuded complete confidence when facing opponents twice his age against AC Milan and most recently Newcastle.
Including a behind-closed-doors triumph over Watford at London Colney, Arsenal are a perfect 3-0 in exhibition matches this summer and now prepare to conclude their tour of the Far East, after which Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao will soon visit the Emirates Stadium.
Both Arsenal and their adversaries Tottenham are putting their unbeaten friendly records on the line in Hong Kong, but while there has been plenty for the Gunners to shout about so far, Thomas Frank’s men recently flattered to deceive on home turf.
The Dane’s reign commenced in ideal fashion with a 2-0 triumph over League One outfit Reading, before two different Spurs XIs faced Wycombe Wanderers and Luton Town respectively on July 26, where neither managed to win.
A Pape Sarr brace was only good enough for a 2-2 draw with Wycombe at Hotspur Way, before 10,000 supporters packed in to Kenilworth Road to witness a drab 0-0 between Spurs and Luton Town, which had the feel of a meaningless pre-season contest written all over it.
News of Morgan Gibbs-White signing a new Nottingham Forest deal only served to dampen Spurs’ spirits further, but 10 days away from familiar surroundings may do Frank and co the world of good, as they prepare for three more friendlies in three different countries.
The Lilywhites will also pit their wits against Newcastle in South Korea on August 3, four days before a reunion with Harry Kane, whose Bayern Munich side host Tottenham in the Telekom Cup.
However, Spurs’ immediate task at hand is ending a three-year hoodoo against Arsenal, whom they have not beaten competitively since the 2021-22 Premier League season, losing their last three head-to-heads with their noisy neighbours.
Arsenal friendly form:
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Tottenham Hotspur friendly form:
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Team News
There is only one question on Gooners’ lips right now; will Gyokeres make his debut against Tottenham? Arteta was typically guarded when asked directly last week, but the Swede has now been integrated into team training, so an unofficial first appearance is more likely than not.
The same goes for fellow new recruit Cristhian Mosquera, who was not deemed ready for action against Newcastle but could now earn his Arsenal baptism, especially as Riccardo Calafiori sustained yet another injury last time out.
The severity of the Italian’s knock is unclear, but Arteta has no need to risk the injury-plagued defender, who could join Gabriel Magalhaes (knock) and Jurrien Timber (ankle) on the sidelines this week.
Meanwhile, Spurs have left a sextet of injured recruits at home, as Bryan Gil, Manor Solomon, Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin, Destiny Udogie and new signing Kota Takai will play no part of their pre-season tour.
Youngsters Mikey Moore, Alfie Devine and Dane Scarlett have also been omitted while they seek loan exits, but £55m man Kudus is involved, as is long-serving skipper Son Heung-min.
The South Korea international is said to be advancing in talks over a move to MLS, but no deal is expected to go through before Tottenham arrive back in the UK.
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Kepa; White, Saliba, Mosquera, Zinchenko; Nwaneri, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup:
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Maddison, Bentancur, Sarr; Kudus, Solanke, Son
We say: Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal predicted XI
Here’s a preview of Arsenal vs Wolves (Premier League — 13 Dec 2025) with head-to-head context plus the most credible predicted starting XIs based on latest team news & reports:
🔎 Head-to-Head Context
Arsenal have dominated this fixture recently — winning their last eight league meetings and keeping multiple clean sheets.
Wolves are struggling this season, with a long run of losses and one of the weakest goalscoring records in the division.
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🔮 Predicted Line-Ups (Probable Starting XIs)
📍 Arsenal – Likely 4-3-3
Formation: 4-3-3
GK: David Raya
Defence: Ben White, Piero Hincapié, Jurrien Timber, Myles Lewis-Skelly
Midfield: Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi
Attack: Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyokeres
➡️ Notes: Timber is expected to return in defence; Riccardo Calafiori is suspended, and players like William Saliba and Trossard remain doubtful/injured.
Tactical Outlook: Arsenal will likely set up with control in midfield (Rice, Ødegaard) and pace in wide areas (Saka, Eze), looking to exploit Wolves on transitions.
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⚽ Wolves – Likely 3-5-2 / 3-4-2-1
Formation: 3-5-2 (or slight variation)
GK: Sam Johnstone
Defence: Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, Toti Gomes, David Møller Wolfe
Midfield: Ki-Jana Hoever, André, Ladislav Krejčí, David Moeller Wolfe, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
Attack: John Arias, Jørgen Strand Larsen
➡️ Notes: Wolves could be without some players through injury or suspension; attacking threat is likely to come from Larsen and Arias with support from wing-midfield.
Tactical Outlook: Wolves may look to stay compact and hit on the break, but recent form suggests limited offensive output.
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🧠 Key Tactics & Match-Up Themes
🔥 Arsenal
Expected to control possession and build through midfield.
Creative influence from Ødegaard and Eze to unlock the Wolves defence.
Saka and Gyokeres/attackers aim to exploit spaces behind a deep Wolves backline.
❗ Wolves
Likely to sit deeper and rely on quick transitions.
Defensive solidity will be key, but scoring opportunities are expected to be limited against Arsenal’s strong defensive record.
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📊 Summary Prediction
Most previews favor an Arsenal home win, given the recent head-to-head dominance and Wolves’ ongoing struggles. Arsenal’s defensive stability and attacking variety make them strong favorites.
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If you’d like, I can also provide a minute-by-minute tactical breakdown or best XI with bench/subs based on likely availability!
Arsenal predicted XI
Here’s a preview — predicted lineups and head-to-head — ahead of the Arsenal vs Club Brugge clash
Here’s a preview — predicted lineups and head-to-head — ahead of the Arsenal vs Club Brugge clash.
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🔎 Head-to-Head / Context
According to recent sources, this will be the first competitive meeting between Arsenal and Club Brugge.
Historically, Club Brugge have struggled against English clubs, having won just 1 of their previous 18 encounters with English opponents (with many draws and losses).
In this season’s group stage: Arsenal are flying — undefeated (5 wins), with a strong goalscoring record and only 1 conceded.
Conversely, Club Brugge have had a rocky time: several losses in their last matches and defensive frailties shown in the Champions League.
Bottom line: given form, history, and squad strength — Arsenal go into this as clear favourites.
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🧑🤝🧑 Likely / Predicted Lineups
Here are the lineups most media expect for this match. Keep in mind injuries and rotation could affect final XI.
Club Brugge (likely 4-2-3-1)
GK: Van den Heuvel
Defence: Hugo Siquet, Joel Ordóñez, Brandon Mechele, Joaquín Seys
Midfield (double-pivot): Aleksandar Stanković, Raphael Onyedika
Attack-mid trio / wingers: Carløs Forbs, Hans Vanaken, Christos Tzolis
Striker: Nicolò Tresoldi
Arsenal (likely 4-3-3 / 4-2-3-1 depending on rotation)
GK: David Raya
Defence: Ben White, Jurriën Timber, Piero Hincapié, Myles Lewis-Skelly
Midfield: Martín Ødegaard, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice (or Mikel Merino, depending on rotation)
Attack (front three): Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and either Viktor Gyokeres or a rotated / alternate forward depending on fitness decisions.
One preview goes even further — projecting Saka, Martinelli and Merino in advanced roles behind Gyokeres, as part of a rotated refresh given recent heavy fixture load.
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✅ What It Means & What to Watch
Arsenal entering with full confidence: form, defence, and squad depth suggest they can dominate.
Club Brugge — though at home — may struggle defensively if Arsenal exploit spaces; their double-pivot may need to be compact.
Key duel: Arsenal’s attacking pace & wing play (especially Saka / Martinelli) vs Brugge’s full-backs + recovery speed.
Potential for rotation: Arsenal could rotate some midfield/attack given fixture congestion — meaning we might see some surprises in final lineup.
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If you like — I can give 3 match-scenarios predictions (e.g. 3–0, 2–1, 1–1) with expected scorers + lineup variations.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal; Premier League
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