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Liverpool play Tottenham Hotspur in the second-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. Spurs won the opening leg 1-0, meaning Liverpool must be victorious to reach the final. Here is our Liverpool predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur.

Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur

How Liverpool Have Lined-up Recently

Alisson Becker is Liverpool’s goalkeeper with Caoimhin Kelleher the back-up only in the FA Cup. The Irishman did not play in the first-leg. Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold start in the full-back roles. Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk are first-choice centre-backs.

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Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister pair as holding midfielders whilst Dominik Szoboszlai is Arne Slot’s attacking midfielder.

On the left-wing is Cody Gakpo, with Mohamed Salah on the right. The Egyptian has goal contributions in each of his last three matches. Luis Diaz is at striker.

Liverpool Injuries and Absentees to Consider

Liverpool currently have a couple of injuries.

Alexander-Arnold was substituted off in the last match on 70 minutes. Slot said: “He is going to miss the game tomorrow and we have to see if he is able to play on Sunday (Vs Plymouth in the FA Cup)…he is already on the pitch, not with the team but with the rehab coach”.

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Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones both returned to the matchday squad vs Bournemouth. The Portuguese did not make an appearance though the Englishman assisted Salah’s second goal.

Meanwhile, Joe Gomez has been training, and was aiming to return to the squad with Jota and Jones, but didn’t manage. He could be fit for this midweek fixture.

Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur

GK: Alisson Becker

LB: Andy Robertson

CB: Virgil van Dijk

CB: Ibrahima Konate

RB: Conor Bradley

CM: Ryan Gravenberch

CM: Alexis Mac Allister

AM: Dominik Szoboszlai

LW: Cody Gakpo

ST: Luis Diaz

RW: Mohamed Salah

Tottenham Hotspur are working hard to add more quality to their squad before the end of the 2025 winter transfer window. They seem keen on bolstering their defensive options and are now facing a wait for Chelsea man Axel Disasi.

Tottenham Hotspur Agree Axel Disasi Signing From Chelsea

What is Disasi’s Stance On Tottenham Move?

Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Lilywhites have had an offer accepted by their London rivals for the Frenchman on a loan deal until the end of the season. It has been reported that Tottenham have agreed to pay Chelsea a fee of around £5 million for this deal as they look to add more options to their defensive line.

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Romano has also stated that Aston Villa have now stopped talks with the Blues over the defender, even though he had agreed terms with them over a winter move. It’s added that Unai Emery’s side have backed away from this operation because Chelsea are reportedly asking for a higher loan fee as they feel that the Villans are direct competition for a top-4 place in the Premier League.

Romano also notes that it’s “up to the player” on whether or not the Frenchman wants to join Spurs before the transfer deadline.

How Has Tottenham’s Winter Business Been So Far?

Tottenham Hotspur have been quite proactive in adding more players to their squad in the ongoing transfer window. They signed a new goalkeeper in Antonin Kinsky because of Guglielmo Vicario’s injury issues, and also recalled forward Dane Scarlett from his loan at Portsmouth. They have also signed South Korean youngster Min-hyeok Yang, who was loaned to QPR for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.

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The latest signing for Ange Postecoglou’s side has been that of Kevin Danso from RC Lens, but it’s clear that they want more defenders to fix their shaky defensive issues. Disasi is naturally a centre-back, but can also operate as a right-back.

AC Milan has been the home for the outcast Fikayo Tomori over the last four years. Now, having proven his point, he might be returning to old territory. Tomori is subject to interest from Tottenham Hotspur for a winter window move with the aim of adding an extra option to their defensive line.

Fikayo Tomori Considers Tottenham Hotspur Transfer

AC Milan Might Trade Tomori to Tottenham

Fabrizio Romano reported that Tottenham Hotspur and AC Milan are “in negotiations” for Tomori. He adds that the player is among three options that Spurs are considering as a central defender.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou would benefit from such a reinforcement at this moment.

Spurs are missing their two main central defenders. Both Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero suffered injuries in a 4-3 loss to Chelsea on December 8, 2024. Since that defeat, neither player has been back to full fitness and Postecoglou has tried to impose his style with a makeshift defence.

An 18-year-old midfielder, Archie Gray, and a deputy defender, Radu Drăgușin, do not strike critics as an ideal partnership to be the last line of security in Postecoglou’s plan. The Australian has stayed faithful to his principles and is under fire as Spurs are winless in their last seven league games.

Fans cannot claim that the football is not entertaining, but the openness of their team has tipped too many results the wrong way. The AC Milan defender would want to bring back that balance of probability in their favour and at the same time complete a chapter that is unfinished in his career.

Tomori’s Second Coming in English Football?

Rejection has been the making of Tomori. The central defender, who spent eleven years at Chelsea’s academy, was on the books of the Blues’ first team between 2016 and 2021. He found himself frozen out at the end of his time in West London, leaving for a new life in Italian football with AC Milan.

Tomori put pen to paper for a permanent deal with AC Milan at the end of the 2020/21 season. A year later, he was an integral part of the side’s first Scudetto-winning squad in more than a decade. The Rossoneri rewarded his contributions with an extension for his contract ongoing until June 2027.

Since he signed that deal, the 27-year-old has worn the red and black shirt 71 more times in Serie A and was also a pivotal part of the squad that reached the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League in the 2022/23 campaign. This transfer has been an emphatic success as a spotlight for his ability.

Tomori’s time in Italy has shown his worth and Tottenham should embrace the idea of his signature.

Spurs are looking for their first Premier League win in seven games when they take on Brentford at 2pm on February 2. Ange Postecoglou’s side had a great end to their Europa League campaign, beating Elfsborg 3-0 to finish 4th in the league phase and secure their place in the last 16. Here is our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for a London derby at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Brentford For February 2

How Tottenham Hostpur Have Lined Up Recently

Brandon Austin returned in between the sticks against Elfsborg with Antonin Kinsky not registered for the Europa League. Tottenham’s new signing will return to the team against Brentford as he looks to impress before Guglielmo Vicario returns near the end of February. The young goalkeeper had a good start to life in London but has conceded seven goals in his last three games.

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Tottenham welcomed Micky van de Ven back against Elfsborg, The 23-year-old had only made one appearance since October and will provide some much-needed quality to the Lilywhites’ backline. With the Dutchman preferring to operate on the left of defence, Archie Gray moved to right centre-back with Ben Davies at left-back. Pedro Porro continued at right-back and will likely be the first to be rested whenever Spurs get some defensive relief.

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Pape Matar Sarr continued to fight through a knock to play the full 90 minutes against Elfsborg. Another player whose minutes will be raising concerns among Tottenham’s sports scientists is Lucas Bergvall. The 18-year-old has been an ever-present as of late as Spurs midfielders continue to drop like flies. Rodrigo Bentancur did get a deserved break when he was taken off at half-time for Yves Bissouma.

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Mikey Moore scored his first Tottenham goal, making the most of an opportunity to start with Dejan Kulusevski rested. Richarlison’s 81 minutes were the most the Brazilian striker has managed since returning from injury. Heung-min Son played well in the first half before being substituted at half-time.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Recent Form and Tactics

Tottenham had a terrible start to 2025 but ended the first month on a high note with a win over Elfsborg. The Lilywhites lost all four of their Premier League matches and will be glad to see the back of January. Their form was inexcusable, losing to relegation-threatened Everton and Leicester City. They will start February needing to improve on their 15th place in the league.

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The win over Elfsborg saw some youngsters take centre stage. Dane Scarlett, Moore, and Oyindamola Ajayi scored as the the tea, secured their place in the last 16. All three will be hoping for another opportunity to shine against Brentford. With Postecoglou still missing at least seven players for the trip across London, the academy may get another chance to steal the headlines.

Injuries and Suspension To Consider

As soon as Tottenham got one centre-back fit, another was hit with the injury bug, Radu Dragusin was taken off 20 minutes after replacing the returning Van de Ven against Elfsborg. Djed Spence should also return after missing the Leicester game with injury. Postecoglou will finally have a decision to make regarding his backline, choosing either Gray or Davies to partner Van de Ven.

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Dominic Solanke (knee), Vicario (ankle), James Maddison (calf), Destiny Udogie (thigh), Brennan Johnson (calf), Timo Werner (thigh), Cristian Romero (thigh), and Wilson Odobert (thigh) all remain out.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Brentford

GK: Antonin Kinsky

LB: Djed Spence

CB: Micky van de Ven

CB: Archie Gray

RB: Pedro Porro

CM: Yves Bissouma

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur

AM: Lucas Bergvall

RW: Heung-min Son

LW: Dejan Kulusevski

ST: Richarlison

Spurs will hope to continue their cup success and seal their place in the last 16 with a win over Elfsborg at 8 pm on January 30. Ange Postecoglou’s side have enjoyed their breaks from the league this season, winning their last five despite sitting 15th in the Premier League. Here is our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for their final Europa League League Phase game.

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Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup vs Elfsborg For January 30

How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined Up Recently

Brandon Austin played in Tottenham’s last Europa League game as Antonin Kinsky can not be registered until the knockout stage. With Guglielmo Vicario missing since November, Spurs have started three goalkeepers in his absence. Fraser Forster was the initial replacement but was replaced by Austin when he fell ill. The Lilywhites then dipped into the transfer market to sign the 21-year-old Kinsky from Slavia Praha.

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Tottenham’s defence has been decimated by injuries meaning they have started the same core of players over the past three months. Since Ben Davies returned, Archie Gray has been playing at left-back. Radu Dragusin should be accompanied by one of Tottenham’s first-choice centre-backs over the next few weeks. Pedro has received criticism for his lack of effort defensively over the past few games.

In midfield, Tottenham are starting to struggle for numbers. Pape Matar Sarr only played against Leicester City because Spurs had no senior midfielders left. Rodrigo Bentancur is still finding his form after a collection of long absences. 18-year-old Lucas Bergvall is doing his best despite playing so much football at such a young age.

Richarlison has been in good form since returning from injury, scoring two goals. The Brazilian has been slowly building up his fitness, not reaching the 60-minute mark in either of his starts. Heung-min Son will be looking to build on the two goals he scored last time out in the Europa League. Dejan Kulusevski will be hoping to improve on his last outing, the 24-year-old failed to complete any of his five dribble attempts.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Recent Form and Tactics

Tottenham’s recent form has caused unrest between supporters and owners. They haven’t won in their last seven games in the Premier League. While their good form in the cup competitions is encouraging, a club the size of Spurs cannot afford to be in a relegation battle. With players returning from injury, if the Lilywhites’ form doesn’t improve soon, Postecoglou could lose his job.

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A reason for the criticism is the Spurs manager’s refusal to change tactics despite his side’s struggles. Such an injury-hit team may have been more suited to a low-tempo style. This would allow them to peak over a period of games, not just a 10/20 minute spell. However, with stars beginning to return, expect Spurs to increase their intensity even further over the next few weeks.

Injuries and Suspensions To Consider

There is good news on Tottenham’s injury list. Micky van de Ven is finally set to return to action for the first time since returning from another hamstring injury against Chelsea at the beginning of December. Spurs fans will hope that he hasn’t been rushed back from injury again and can stay healthy for the rest of the season. Djed Spence will return for the game against Brentford this weekend. Sarr may be rested as he was rushed back for the game against Leicester.

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Dominic Solanke (knee), Vicario (ankle), James Maddison (calf), Destiny Udogie (thigh), Brennan Johnson (calf), Timo Werner (thigh), Cristian Romero (thigh), Wilson Odobert (thigh) are all out of the clash. Postecoglou has got a key defender back but his side is starting to look thin in attacking areas.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Elfsborg

GK: Brandon Austin

LB: Archie Gray

CB: Ben Davies

CB: Radu Dragusin

RB: Pedro Porro

DM: Yves Bissouma

CM: Lucas Bergvall

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur

LW: Heung-min Son

RW: Dejan Kulusevski

ST: Richarlison

Spurs will be looking for their first Premier League win for over a month when they play Leicester City at 2 pm on January 26. Ange Postecoglou’s side did return to winning ways in the Europa League with a tense 3-2 win over Hoffenheim. The Lilywhites ended the game with five teenagers on the pitch, an example of their injury struggles. Here is our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for a big game against The Foxes.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Leicester City For January 26

How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined Up Recently

Antonin Kinsky can’t be registered for the Europa League yet so Brandon Austin started ahead of Fraser Forster in goal. The 26-year-old thought he had given away a penalty in the 64th minute but the referee, with the help of VAR, overturned his decision. Tottenham’s new goalkeeper should return against Leicester despite struggling against Arsenal and Everton.

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There was no room for rotation in Tottenham’s backline with five players unavailable for selection. The back three tried against Everton was ditched. Instead, Archie Gray moved to left-back and a centre-back pairing of Ben Davies and Radu Dragusin defended well. The duo made a combined 24 clearances as Hoffenheim piled on the pressure late on. Pedro Porro showed his creativity, assisting James Maddison’s opener.

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Rodrigo Bentancur returned from a concussion to give Postecoglou a much-needed enforcer in midfield. Tottenham’s options in the middle of the pitch were so thin that 17-year-old Callum Olusesi debuted off the bench. Lucas Bergvall continued his impressive recent form but did look tired in the closing stages. James Maddison scored his first goal in six matches with a third-minute strike. The England international also added an assist for Heung-min Son’s first goal.

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After scoring his first goal since returning from injury against Everton, Richarlison was given an opportunity to start. The 27-year-old failed to keep up with the game and was replaced in the 56th minute. Son’s two goals continued his recent return to form. The Spurs legend will hope to improve his Premier League numbers against Leicester. Dejan Kulusevski looked good on the ball but faded from the game in the second half.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Recent Form and Tactics

A return to the 4-3-3 formation that Postecoglou loves saw Tottenham look like themselves against Hoffenheim. Unfortunately, looking like themselves includes never letting their fans have a moment of peace. Spurs started the second half as a ghost of the team that had been playing so well up to that point. They conceded possession of the ball too easily and gave their opponents six big chances. Two were converted and this meant supporters couldn’t celebrate a much-needed win until the final whistle.

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Tottenham are desperately searching for their first Premier League win since a 5-0 win over Southampton in December. This torrid run of form has seen them fall to 15th, just eight points above the relegation zone. What’s been strange is that Spurs’ cup performances during this period have been excellent: they’ve won all four of their non-league matches.

Injuries and Suspensions to Consider

Tottenham’s injury list continues to grow. Dominic Solanke is now set for six weeks on the sidelines with a knee injury. This will give Richarlison a chance for serious minutes when he returns to full fitness following an injury of his own. In better news, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero (both thigh) are nearing returns in the next week or so. Postecoglou will hope to have the pair back before his side travel to Anfield for the second leg of their Carabao Cup Semi-Final.

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Guglielmo Vicario (ankle), Destiny Udogie (thigh), Brennan Johnson (thigh), Timo Werner (thigh), and Wilson Odobert (thigh) are out. Pape Matar Sarr, Djed Spence, and Sergio Reguilon are all set for late fitness tests to determine their availability.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Leicester City

GK: Antonin Kinsky

LB: Sergio Reguilon

CB: Ben Davies

CB: Radu Dragusin

RB: Pedro Porro

DM: Rodrigo Bentancur

CM: James Maddison

CM: Lucas Bergvall

LW: Mikey Moore

RW: Dejan Kulusevski

ST: Heung-min Son

Tottenham Hotspur will look to bounce back from a painful 2-1 defeat to North London rivals Arsenal when they travel to Goodison Park for the final time for a Premier League game to face Everton at 2pm on January 19. Ange Postecoglou’s side were disappointed to lose after taking the lead through Heung Min Son’s 25th-minute striker. Here is our Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup for an important Super Sunday clash.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Everton for January 19

How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined Up Recently

With Guglielmo Vicario still out injured, new signing Antonin Kinsky will keep his place in goal despite a shaky performance at The Emirates. The 21-year-old struggled under pressure and was sloppy on the ball. Postecoglou will hope he plays better against an intense Goodison Park atmosphere.

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Tottenham’s lack of experience at the back was exposed in a difficult evening for their defenders. Archie Gray failed to make a tackle, interception, or win a ground duel. Radu Dragusin completed just 77% of his passes, Pedro Porro lost possession 15 times, and Djed Spence only won seven of his 16 duels. Spurs need their defence to perform better while it awaits the return of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero.

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Postecoglou was so disappointed with his midfield at halftime that he made two substitutions. Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr made way for James Maddison and Brennan Johnson. Dejan Kulusevski dropped back into the midfield from the right. This saw Tottenham set up with an incredibly attacking midfield with three players who could be playing further forward. The final member of this bold engine room, Lucas Bergvall, impressed once again, winning ten of his 14 ground duels.

Apart from his goal, Arsenal kept Son relatively quiet. The Spurs legend had just 24 touches. Johnson struggled to impact the game in the second half, failing to attempt a single dribble.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Recent Form and Tactics

There seems to be no limit to the attacking intent Postecoglou will show. His offensive side kept Arsenal at bay in the second half and with all their injuries, attack may be the best form of defence for this version of Spurs. With Rodrigo Bentancur out for the next few weeks with concussion and Bissouma struggling for form, Tottenham may start with the midfield trio of Maddison, Kulusevski, and Bergvall against Everton.

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Two cup wins in a row could not give Spurs the momentum they needed to end their five-game winless league run. This torrid run of form has seen The Lilywhites slip to 14th in the table. Another poor result against Everton could see Tottenham slip into the relegation battle. That is unacceptable despite Postecoglou keeping his side on course in the cup competitions.

Injuries and Suspensions to Consider

Tottenham are finally starting to see their injury list shorten. Richarlison returned to play the final 12 minutes against Arsenal, the Brazilian’s first game since early November. Ben Davies (thigh) and Fraser Forster (illness) are both ready to return against Everton.

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In more frustrating news Johnson (calf) and Bissouma (soreness) are both doubts for this weekend’s game. Timo Werner (thigh) will be out for three to four weeks. Vicario (ankle), Udogie (thigh), Bentancur (head), Romero (thigh), Van de Ven (thigh), and Wilson Odobert (thigh) are all out. Dominic Solanke has a knee problem and will be out for this fixture at least.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Everton

GK: Antonin Kinsky

LB: Djed Spence

CB: Radu Dragusin

CB: Archie Gray

RB: Pedro Porro

CM: Lucas Bervall

CM: Pape Matar Sarr

AM: James Maddison

LW: Heung min Son

RW: Dejan Kulusevski

ST: Richarlison

Everton are set to host Tottenham Hotspur in David Moyes’ second game in charge of the club. The new manager wants his first result in his second stint at Goodison Park. Last Word on Football brings you our Everton predicted lineup for the match that kicks off at 2 pm on Sunday, January 19.

Everton Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League Clash

How Everton Have Lined Up

In his first game in charge, Moyes kept a lineup similar to that of previous manager Sean Dyche. Jordan Pickford started in the net with centre-back duo James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite in front of him. On the left was Ukrainian full-back Vitaliy Mykolenko. On the right, veteran Ashley Young started over Nathan Patterson.

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A midfield three of Abdoulaye Doucoure, Idrissa Gueye and Orel Mangala started against Aston Villa. They were the only three fit central midfielders available for the match. Iliman Ndiaye continued his impressive form on the left wing. Jack Harrison started on the right but was substituted for Jesper Lindstrom as the team looked to solve their right-wing issue. Dominic Calvert-Lewin was the starting striker after missing the FA Cup tie against Peterborough with an injury.

Everton’s Recent Form and Tactics

The Toffees are winless in their last seven Premier League games, scoring just once in that time. Goal-scoring issues have been an ongoing theme for the club, and their inability to find the back of the net has kept them in relegation fights over the last three seasons.

In Moyes’ first game in charge, they looked to attack more, creating some clear-cut chances but they were unable to convert. The Scottish manager encouraged the team to take more possession as well as looking for the fullbacks to overlap.

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Ndiaye is the team’s only effective attacking outlet; Mykolenko, now with a license to overlap, benefitted from the attention that the Senegalese international brings. Crossing and working the ball down the wings is still a key aspect of the Toffee attack but there is less reliance on long passes.

Everton Injuries To Consider

In this week’s press conference the fitness of some first-team players was outlined by the new manager. James Garner has returned to first-team training after an extended period of time out with a back injury. Armando Broja suffered a long-term injury that could see him return to parent club Chelsea. Youssef Chermiti, Tim Iroegbunam and Seamus Coleman are all training away from the squad as they look to recover from their respective injuries.

Everton’s Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur

GK: Jordan Pickford

RB: Ashley Young

CB: Jarrad Branthwaite

CB: James Tarkowski

LB: Vitaliy Mykolenko

CM: Orel Mangala

CM: Idrissa Gueye

CAM: James Garner

LM: Iliman Ndiaye

RM: Jesper Lindstrom

ST: Beto

Arsenal face Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby under the lights at the Emirates this Wednesday night, kicking off at 20:00 GMT. The Gunners will be keen to bounce back from two disappointing cup defeats and keep the bragging rights in this fiercely contested encounter. Here is our Arsenal predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur in North London Derby

How Arsenal Have Lined-up Recently

The games are coming thick and fast for Arsenal. Regardless of rotation, David Raya starts in goal.

In defence, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes partner up in the centre, with Jurrien Timber and Myles Lewis-Skelly as the full-backs.

The midfield three has rotated around Martin Odegaard who played in the last two cup games. Against Manchester United, he started alongside Jorginho and Mikel Merino, instead of Thomas Partey and Declan Rice in the match before. That said, Partey and Rice both saw some action off the bench as the FA Cup 3rd Round game dragged into extra time.

Up front, there has been a worrying blow to Gabriel Jesus. More on his fitness below. Raheem Sterling came on as his replacement against the Red Devils. Meanwhile Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli have been the most selected for Arsenal’s firepower in recent matches.

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Arsenal Recent Form and Tactics

Unbeaten in the league since November 2024, Arsenal are hot on Liverpool’s heels, desperate to make up the gap. But their last two cup defeats will no doubt leave them with great frustration – evidenced by Odegaard’s comments on the club being “desperate” for trophies. Knocked out of the FA Cup in the 3rd Round, and 2-0 down in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg, Arteta’s men have a big point to prove when they face Spurs this evening.

Arsenal threw everything they had against a Manchester United side which only had 10 men for nearly an hour. They have a variety of attacking threats going forward, but a few of them are suffering from a lack of clinical finishing. This isn’t helped with Jesus’ latest injury, who is now sidelined with Saka.

This is a point that ex-Arsenal star Theo Walcott elaborates on. He said: “They just can’t open up teams. They’ve played Manchester United, who from the 60th minute had 10 men. When you have that much of the ball, you need to open up teams.”

The Gunners are unbeaten in 11 London derbies in 2024 and crucially are looking to do the double against Spurs tonight.

Arsenal Injuries and Absentees to Consider

Mikel Arteta refused to speculate on just how long Gabriel Jesus may be out for and gave a number of updates on the fitness of his squad.

He said: “I don’t want to confirm anything until we’ve had the final report this afternoon. It’s the doctor’s job to do that, but we were very worried straight away after the game and we are very worried today.”

Riccardo Calafiori is also in doubt. Areta said the player’s fitness issue is “not too much but we need another day or two.”

The likes of Jorginho and Jurrien Timber were suffering from cramp during extra time but are fine ahead of the Spurs clash.

Otherwise, there are still a number of long-term absences including Ethan Nwaneri, Bukayo Saka, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White.

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Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur

GK: David Raya

DEF: Jurrien Timber

DEF: William Saliba

DEF: Gabriel Magalhaes

DEF: Myles Lewis-Skelly

MID: Martin Odegaard

MID: Declan Rice

MID: Mikel Merino

FW: Kai Havertz

FW: Gabriel Martinelli

FW: Raheem Sterling

Spurs will be looking to build on a morale-boosting 1-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final when they begin their FA Cup campaign with a trip to National League side Tamworth at 12:30 on January 12. Ange Postecoglou’s side were without a win in four games before they shocked the Premier League leaders and now will look to give some key players a rest when they travel to the Midlands for cup action. Here is the Tottenham Hotspur confirmed lineup for FA Cup 3rd round fixture.

Tottenham Hotspur Confirmed Lineup Vs Tamworth For Jan. 12

Tottenham Hotspur’s Recent Form and Tactics

Tottenham’s league form has been abysmal recently but their strive for a trophy in Postecoglou’s second season has seen them play better in the cup competitions. Carabao Cup wins over Manchester United and Liverpool came either side of four Premier League games without a win. In midweek, Spurs will face Arsenal at the Emirates in the North London Derby. Coaching staff need to make sure that players are focused on the task at hand or The Lilywhites could face embarrassment against Tamworth.

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The potential for an upset expands when you consider some of the results Spurs have had after big wins this season. After beating Aston Villa 4-1 in November, Tottenham then lost 3-2 to Galatasaray in the Europa League and 2-1 at home to Ipswich. Then, after beating Manchester City 4-0, Postecoglou’s men went on a run of five games without a win. The Lilywhites need to keep their focus against Tamworth to keep momentum and show some consistency.

Notable Changes

The team news is out, and Ange Postecoglou has made six changes from the Liverpool game. Sergio Reguilon comes in at left-back, replacing Djed Spence. Matar Sarr and James Maddison start in midfield instead of Lucas Bergvall and the injured Rodrigo Bentancur.

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Exciting youngster Mikey Moore starts in a front-three alongside Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson. In case Spurs are struggling, they have Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke and Heung-Min Son on the subs bench.

Tottenham Hotspur Confirmed Lineup Vs Tamworth

Starting XI: Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Reguilon, Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison (c), Johnson, Werner, Moore.

Substitutes: Austin, Spence, Dorrington, Bergvall, Olusesi, Kulusevski, Son, Solanke, Lankshear.