Arsenal vs. Tottenham: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The north London derby headlines the return of the Premier League

Arsenal hold the advantage over their north London rivals.

The north London derby graces the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Arsenal prepare for a crunch Premier League clash with local adversaries Tottenham Hotspur.

Arsenal know their position as table-toppers is secure for another week regardless of the outcome of derby day, but Mikel Arteta will understand the value of victory over Spurs. Not only would precious bragging rights be clinched, Arsenal’s status as title favourites would be further enhanced.

The Gunners endured a minor blip before the international break as they conceded late to Sunderland in an enthralling 2–2 draw, slightly cutting their advantage at the summit. With Manchester City and Co. hot on their tail, more blunders could see them surrender first place in the coming weeks.

Arsenal have an exceptional record in this particular fixture, unbeaten on home soil against the Lilywhites in the league since 2010. They have also won five and drawn one of the last six north London derbies.

But they face a more resilient Tottenham side than in recent seasons, Thomas Frank having helped solidify a previously leaky defence under Ange Postecoglou. They remain inconsistent, but they’re the best away side in the land right now and the only team not to be beaten on their travels in the Premier League.

Still, Spurs supporters will not enter Sunday’s rivalry brimming with confidence given their dire record at the Emirates, with a point likely celebrated wildly in N17.

Here is Sports Illustrated’s guide to Sunday’s Premier League derby.

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What Time Does Arsenal vs. Tottenham Kick Off?

Location: London, England

Stadium: Emirates Stadium

Date: Sunday, Nov. 23

Kick-off Time: 4.30 p.m. GMT / 11.30 a.m. ET / 8.30 a.m. PT

Referee: Michael Oliver

VAR: Stuart Attwell

Arsenal vs. Tottenham Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)

Arsenal: 4 wins

Tottenham: 0 wins

Draws: 1

Last meeting: Arsenal 2–1 Tottenham (Jan. 15, 2025)—Premier League

Current Form (All Competitions)

Arsenal

Tottenham

Sunderland 2–2 Arsenal – 08/11/25

Tottenham 2–2 Man Utd – 08/11/25

Slavia Prague 0–3 Arsenal – 04/11/25

Tottenham 4–0 Copenhagen – 04/11/25

Burnley 0–2 Arsenal – 01/11/25

Tottenham 0–1 Chelsea – 01/11/25

Arsenal 2–0 Brighton – 29/10/25

Newcastle 2–0 Tottenham – 29/10/25

Arsenal 1–0 Crystal Palace – 26/10/25

Everton 0–3 Tottenham – 26/10/25

How to Watch Arsenal vs. Tottenham on TV, Live Stream

Country

TV channel/live stream

United States

Peacock

United Kingdom

Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD, Sky GO, Sky GO Extra, NOW TV

Canada

DAZN

Mexico

Caliente TV, FOX One

MORE: Full list of Premier League broadcasters around the world

Arsenal Team News



Gabriel is an enormous absence in the Arsenal defence. / Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Arsenal’s injury issues worsened over the international period as star centre back Gabriel entered the treatment room. A thigh injury sustained for Brazil leaves him sidelined for the foreseeable future, meaning Cristhian Mosquera is likely to step into the lineup for his first north London derby appearance.

Riccardo Calafiori is another slight doubt in the backline as he battles a hip problem, but the Italian is expected to feature against Spurs from left back.

Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyökeres, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Martin Ødegaard are all in the treatment room, too, but Arteta has hinted that some of the injured quintet could feature in some capacity against Tottenham.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Tottenham



Arsenal could make one change from the Sunderland draw. / FotMob

Arsenal predicted lineup vs. Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Mosquera, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Eze, Trossard; Merino.

Tottenham Team News



Mohammed Kudus is back. / Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images

The international break came at the perfect time for Tottenham from an injury perspective, with a host of players returning from fitness issues. Most importantly, Mohammed Kudus is available having missed the draw with Manchester United before the break.

He’s joined by fellow returnees Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Kota Takai, Ben Davies and even long-term absentee Radu Drăgușin, while Pape Sarr and Randal Kolo Muani are also fit to feature against the Gunners.

Spurs still have several players out, however, including influential creators Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, as well as leading No.9 Dominic Solanke.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup vs. Arsenal



Spurs have some important players returning from injury. / FotMob

Tottenham predicted lineup vs. Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Sarr, Odobert; Richarlison.

Arsenal vs. Tottenham Score Prediction

The division’s best defence against the joint-most prolific goalscorers away from home. How will this pan out?

Sunday’s iteration of the derby is likely to be a hard-fought and relatively even affair, Spurs happy to sit deep and soak up pressure given their newly-discovered defensive confidence and Arsenal keen to dominate possession and chances in front of their own supporters.

Gabriel’s injury weakens their stubborn rearguard, but Arsenal have a fine deputy in Mosquera and should prove similarly impenetrable even without their Brazilian. Spurs, who are still missing some key attacking forces, might find it tough to break through.

History and form favours the Gunners, too, and they are sizeable favourites to tuck another derby day triumph under their belts—and perhaps another clean sheet.

Prediction: Arsenal 2–0 Tottenham

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In a fan and creator-imagined press conference, Antoine Semenyo astonished the football community with a statement that reverberated across social media.

The Ghanaian forward, recognized for his modesty and keen instincts on the field, disclosed the “true reason” behind his fictional choice to join Arsenal — and it was unrelated to finances, contracts, or ambitious long-term plans.

“I didn’t select Arsenal for the contract or the ambitious project — I chose it because of one individual. The only player I’ve ever aspired to play alongside throughout my career.”

The atmosphere turned hushed. Journalists leaned in, eager for Semenyo to unveil the identity of the enigmatic figure who supposedly lured him to the Gunners.

In this imagined context, online fans began speculating: Bukayo Saka? Martin Odegaard? William Saliba? The conjecture was boundless.

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The Revelation That “Broke the Internet”

Moments later — in this fictional narrative — Semenyo revealed the name, and within seconds, global football platforms “exploded.”

Arsenal fans flooded social media with enthusiasm, memes, and animated responses. Neutral supporters expressed disbelief, while rival fans scrambled to comprehend the declaration.

The identity of the player was portrayed as the essence of Liverpool’s current era — a figure who personifies the club’s values, competitive drive, and growing aspirations.

For Semenyo, he stated, the choice was emotional rather than tactical. It was about playing alongside someone he profoundly respected, someone who motivated him as both a rival and a teammate.

In this dramatized account, Semenyo articulated that his admiration for the unnamed Liverpool star had spanned years.

From observing him play as a youth to analyzing his growth in the Premier League, Semenyo characterized him as a “footballing partner I always envisioned.”

Fans envisioned this moment as one of the most thrilling transfer announcements in Arsenal’s recent history — a blend of loyalty, admiration, and ambition that resonates on a global scale.

Social Media Frenzy

The imagined reveal quickly became a worldwide trend. Fan accounts produced edits, journalists shared reaction videos, and discussion panels examined the emotional significance of a player choosing a club for reasons of camaraderie rather than financial gain.

Hashtags such as SemenyotoArsenal, #GunnersBond, and #ArsenalFCIcon inundated X, TikTok, and Instagram in this hypothetical scenario.

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Although this article outlines a fictional situation, the response underscores a very real truth: Football is fueled not just by tactics, contracts, or business considerations — but by emotion, admiration, and the aspiration to play alongside those who inspire us.

Gabriel Jesus training footage sends clear message to Mikel Arteta ahead of Tottenham clash

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is back scoring goals in training, with Mikel Arteta considering his options available to him for Sunday’s crunch clash with north London rivals Tottenham

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Gabriel Jesus was back in training with Arsenal earlier in November(Image: Stuart MacFarlane, Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Gabriel Jesus is back scoring goals as Mikel Arteta faces a squad dilemma ahead of the north London derby this weekend.

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The Brazilian striker suffered a cruciate ligament tear in an FA Cup clash with Manchester United back in January. Since then, Jesus has been on a long road to recovery.

Now, almost a year later, the 28-year-old looks closer than ever to returning to Arteta’s matchday squad. Arsenal shared a video of Jesus finding the net repeatedly during a training session.

Jesus returned to training ahead of the Gunners’ clash with Sunderland earlier this month. Arteta was asked when he thought the forward will be able to make his first appearance in an Arsenal shirt since the serious injury, but admitted at the time: “I don’t know.

“Now it’s about making the steps day by day in a different surrounding. Obviously, he’s been doing everything on his own; now he’s got players around him, very competitive players around him, and see how he copes with that.

“But he’s full of energy, I love the reaction of all his teammates when he first joined us and yeah, great to have him back.”

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Jesus certainly looked full of energy in the video shared on Arsenal’s official X account on Tuesday afternoon. The Brazilian could be seen beating players, creating space and finishing from all angles, which will certainly send a message to Arteta – that he wants to get back out on the pitch as soon as possible.

Although Arsenal’s No.9 looked sharp, but the next question is whether he can play a full 90 minutes. Various reports still place Jesus’ expected return date around mid-December.

Despite the wait, that could still provide a major boost for Arteta heading into a busy festive period. The Gunners will play eight games in December, including six Premier League fixtures, one Champions League match, and a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace.

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The video showed Gabriel Jesus looking sharp in training at Arsenal(Image: Arsenal’s X account)

Arsenal fans were excited to see Jesus back scoring in training, with one commenting: “Back with a bang… Happy to see him smile on the grass again.”

Many supporters questioned whether Jesus would be fit for the clash with Tottenham this Sunday. With Viktor Gyokeres’ own fitness in doubt, one fan added: “No Gyokeres no problem, Jesus our saviour is here.”

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Another hoped for a dream scenario: “Imagine if he returns and scores against Spurs,” while another said: “I’m happy for Gabriel Jesus. Hopefully he will stay fit forever going forward.”



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Gabriel Jesus was scoring for fun in training

Injuries have been an unfortunate constant in Jesus’ career. He suffered a knee injury early in his Arsenal spell, sidelining him for 100 days, while further knee and hamstring problems have seen him miss additional weeks at a time.

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