Mikel Arteta names Piero Hincapie at centre back in place of the injured Gabriel Magalhaes. Mikel Merino continues upfront in place of Viktor Gyokeres who is also out injured.
There is positive news as Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli are back on the bench after injury.
The north London derby takes centre stage in the Premier League today as title-chasing Arsenal host bitter rivals Tottenham in an important fixture for both sides.
Here's the Tottenham Hotspur team that Thomas Frank has selected to face Arsenal in his first competitive North London Derby on Sunday
Thomas Frank has made five changes to his Tottenham team to face Arsenal for the short trip to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Arsenal have confirmed their starting XI for this Sunday's crucial North London derby, with Gabriel replaced by summer signing Piero Hincapie. The Gunners welcome fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur to the Emirates Stadium this weekend.
We can confirm the team news for today’s north London derby at the Emirates Stadium (4.30pm UK).
Thomas Frank has made five changes to the team that started against Manchester United in our last match before the international break.
Tottenham Hotspur step back into Premier League action against Arsenal with both sides unveiling key team news ahead of the north London derby.
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the North London football derby as Arsenal host Spurs at the Emirates.
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