A North London Derby. A fixture always highly anticipated, oftentimes with equal mixtures of dread and excitement.
Make no mistake: this is a huge match in the context of this season. It’s been a Jekyll and Hyde one, and it’s hard to know which Tottenham Hotspur will show up. Will they delight, or disappoint? The usual caveats apply: injuries galore, exhaustion, and lack of continuity in the squad.
That said... is there a better time over the last couple of seasons to play Arsenal? They are suffering injury woes of their own, missing arguably their best player, and while defensively are an incredibly tough side to break down they have turned into a Tony Pulis side going forward this season.
Expect a cagey match - this is anyone’s game.
COYS!
Lineups
Lineups will be posted closer to kick-off.
Live Blog
How to Watch
Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Emirates Stadium, London, UK
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET, 8:00 p.m. UK
TV: Not televised in USA, TNT Sports 1 (UK). Check international listings at livesoccertv.com
Streaming: Peacock
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