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Live commentary by Richard Morgan with Lewis Jones, Sam Blitz and Gary Cotterill at the Emirates Stadium
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
Sky Sports' Sam Blitz at the Emirates Stadium:
"There was a huge cheer for Kai Havertz's name as it was read out on the tannoy.
"The Arsenal striker and his family suffered horrific social media abuse following the defeat to Manchester United and the home fans have sent a new - and much better - to the German for this massive game."
Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham
Fireworks at the Emirates!
Sky Sports' Sam Blitz at the Emirates Stadium:
"Arsenal enter the pitch with the entire team wearing Gabriel Jesus' shirt, with the Brazilian suffering an ACL injury at the weekend.
"Meanwhile, Arsenal have welcomed the players with a red firework display and a banner 'London is Red'.
"Atmosphere is electric here in N5. Arsenal know this game is big rivalry and points-wise. Will the players put on a revitalised performance to match?"
Here come the teams!
Sky Sports' Lewis Jones at the Emirates Stadium:
"London Calling by The Clash has been played. I'm a happy man.
"You know it's a big game when the fireworks come out pre-match.
"This magnificent stadium rises as one to welcome the teams. It's a misty night in north London. Which team will rise to the occasion? You feel Arsenal need a fast start to get this crowd on board."
Sky Sports' Lewis Jones at the Emirates Stadium:
"Excitement building. Yes, the mood within the home fans is a little edgy after some sketchy cup results of late but this is derby day. Just win. That has to be the message. All that matters is now."
How they shape up?
Who makes the Arsenal vs Tottenham combined XI?
Sky Sports Dougie Critchley and Peter Smith compare their Arsenal and Tottenham combined eleven to discover which side looks stronger ahead of the North London Derby.
Saka at the Emirates as NLD warms up
Sky Sports' Sam Blitz at the Emirates Stadium:
"Bukayo Saka is pitchside at the Emirates right now, watching his team-mates warm up.
"The England winger is still on crutches as he recovers from his hamstring injury. A big miss for the Gunners tonight - the winger has either scored or assisted in the last four north London derbies.
"The player who replaced him, Ethan Nwaneri, is next to Saka as part of an injured players group watching the Arsenal players get ready for this one. The 17-year-old has returned to light training and could be available soon."
Ange's punchy answer on Arsenal's injuries
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says he is not sympathetic towards Arsenal's injury crisis ahead of the North London derby...
The most HEATED red cards in the North London derby!
Take a look at some of the most fierce and feisty red cards from the North London derby in the Premier League between Arsenal and Spurs.
Did you know: Spurs have best away defence record
Sky Sports' Sam Blitz at the Emirates Stadium:
"Tottenham actually have the best away defence this season - Ange Postecoglou's side are the only team to still be in single digits for goals conceded on the road.
"But there is a mixed context to this. Yes, Spurs have conceded so few away from home and three of the nine goals conceded came in one bizarre half at Brighton.
"And while they have walked away from the Etihad and Old Trafford with clean sheets to their name, their away defence looks good due to slender 1-0 defeats to the likes of Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest in recent weeks.
"What does this tell us? Tonight is likely to be very tight and with Arsenal's injury-hit attack, goals could be at a premium."
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What is the latest on Spurs' striker search?
Latest from Sky Sports News' Michael Bridge on Tottenham's striker search:
Tottenham's priority in this transfer window remains a forward and targets will be discussed after Randal Kolo Muani agreed to move to Juventus.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward was one Spurs had been looking at, but is set to play for Juve on loan for the rest of the season and therefore unavailable.
Richarlison is expected to be involved in the squad for tonight's north London derby, having not featured since early November due to a hamstring problem.
His return will come as a boost to Spurs' forward options, but the club are going to manage his recovery carefully.
The Brazil international's season has been blighted by injuries, restricting him to just seven appearances, just one of which were from the start.
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Arsenal closing in on Zubimendi
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Injured attack vs injured defence
Sky Sports' Sam Blitz at the Emirates Stadium:
"It's a weird feeling for both teams as the two north London rivals are dealing with mass injury blows.
"At one end of the pitch, Arsenal have a limited attack with Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri missing - while Tottenham have four out of their first-choice back five absent.
"But at the- other end of the pitch, it's a clean bill of health. Dominic Solanke, Heung-Min Son and Dejan Kulusevski will do battle with William Saliba, Gabriel and Co.
"So all in all, it's pretty well-balanced."
A fixture like no other...
Sky Sports' Lewis Jones at the Emirates Stadium:
"Always a pleasure to be covering THE best derby in the Premier League. There is always an intensity to these games which stands it out from the crowd - tonight should be no different. Ange Postecoglou has been out for a look around The Emirates - you can tell he relishes being part of nights like this. Strip back the football manager and he's just a football fan at heart. His team are here to play and to entertain, mate."
Arsenal vs Spurs - who has the more injuries?
Injury-ravaged Arsenal and Tottenham face each other at the Emirates on Wednesday evening - but have the north London rivals suffered more injuries than other sides?
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