a decisive derby for the title fight

Center of Werner

It is captured by Raya. But the Gunners’ recovery afterwards was poor, Tottenham recovered.

Good pressure from Tottenham

Partey is deprived of the ball, Spurs are unable to exploit at the back.

First attack for Odegaard

He capitalizes on a deflection of Havertz’s head, arrives in the area but finds no partner.

Already the first contacts

A foul on Saka, another on Kulusevski. The tone is set.

Let’s go to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!

The kick-off for this decisive derby is given by Spurs!

Kick-off imminent

The opportunity to recall today’s compositions.

Tottenham: Vicario – Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Davies – Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Maddison – Kulusevski, Son, Werner.

Arsenal: Raya – White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu – Partey, Odegaard, Rice – Saka, Havertz, Trossard.

With Havertz at the helm, everything is better

Beyond the German’s personal stats, the Gunners score more when he lines up up front. Mikel Arteta, who had recruited him to play in midfield, knew how to put him up front to get the most out of him.

Arsenal now have only a 26% chance of becoming champions

According to Opta. The failure of Manchester City’s win this week against Brighton, which brings Pep Guardiola’s men closer to the title. Liverpool, on the other hand, have only a 1.7% chance of being crowned.

Arsenal resumed their advance

After a week of failures, with the defeat to Aston Villa in the league and the elimination in the Champions League against Bayern Munich, Arsenal lifted their heads. The Gunners beat Wolverhampton last weekend, and especially Chelsea, on Wednesday, with a 5-0 thrashing. In 2024, Arsenal have won 12 out of 14 Premier League games.

The best goals from the North London Derby

With Bukayo Saka, Cesc Fabregas, Thierry Henry, Erik Lamela and Gareth Bale.

Last season…

Arsenal won 2-0 at Tottenham. But the Gunners have not won twice in a row in the league at their rivals’ home ground in 36 years.

Saka, Son, the main threats

The Englishman, a little less flamboyant in recent weeks, is very often decisive against Tottenham. But in the last few games, at Arsenal, it is mainly Kai Havertz who has taken the spotlight (7 goals and 4 assists in his last 10 league games).

Tottenham in average form

Spurs have not played for two weeks, but in their last outing they beat Newcastle 4-0. More generally, they have won just two of their last five games, against Luton and Nottingham Forest, two clubs at the bottom of the table.

Arteta revamps XI that swept Chelsea

Thomas Partey, excellent against the Blues, is back in midfield. Tomiyasu starts at left back and Leandro Trossard at left wing. Martinelli and Jesus are on the bench.

Arsenal roster: Raya – White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu – Partey, Odegaard, Rice – Saka, Havertz, Trossard.

Tottenham with Kulusevski, Son and Werner up front

It is also classic for Spurs, with the exception of Hojbjerg’s time in the middle, preferred over Bissouma. Pedro Porro, an uncertain time, is very present. On the other hand, Tottenham are deprived of Udogie at left-back, injured for the end of the season.

Tottenham’s line-up: Vicario – Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Davies – Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Maddison – Kulusevski, Son, Werner.

Kick-off at 15:00.

This is undoubtedly the most important North London Derby in 20 years, the year Arsenal were crowned at Tottenham during the Invincibles season. The Gunners travel to Spurs this time in an exciting title race. Leaders by one point ahead of Manchester City (but with one game in hand), Mikel Arteta’s men have no room for error if they want to keep their title hopes alive. Tottenham, on the other hand, need points to return to the Top 4 and aim for qualification for the Champions League. Kick-off at 15:00.