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First North London derby of the season

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Spurs today host their fierce rivals in the first north London derby of the Premier League season. Undoubtedly one of the most iconic games English football has to offer, it is a huge occasion for both Ange Postecoglou and Mikel Arteta. The Spurs boss has endured a mixed start to his second season and a statement victory this afternoon would go some way to prove progress, having thrown the game away at Newcastle before the international break.

The Gunners, meanwhile, have already dropped points after a draw with Brighton last time out and will have seen Manchester City navigate a tricky Brentford test with ease on Saturday. While there is clearly still so much football to play, the standards set by the champions will surely not allow for many more slip-ups.

With Declan Rice suspended and captain Martin Odegaard expected to be out through injury, it is a difficult trip for Arsenal despite their recent dominance in this fixture. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog! Dan Kilpatrick and Simon Collings will be providing expert analysis from the ground!

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Derby momentum builds for Tottenham as Arsenal target landmark result of Mikel Arteta era

Before a ball has even been kicked, the momentum going into Sunday’s north London derby feels firmly in Tottenham’s favour.

Mikel Arteta may have given Arsenal a boost on Thursday morning by agreeing terms on a new contract, but on the pitch the Gunners have plenty of problems as they look to make it three wins in a row at the home of their fierce rivals.

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Why are Arsenal not wearing red in north London derby? Away kit decision explained

Arsenal travel to bitter rivals Tottenham later today.

The Gunners begin a daunting run of fixtures with the first north London derby of the season as Mikel Arteta’s side face an early test of credentials.

Arteta saw his team held to a 1-1 draw with Brighton before the international break, a game to have robbed them of Declan Rice for the Spurs trip due to a controversial red card.

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Mikel Arteta not afraid to hand Ethan Nwaneri first Arsenal start at Tottenham

Mikel Arteta would not fear handing Ethan Nwaneri his first start for Arsenal in Sunday’s north London derby.

Arsenal are facing a midfield crisis ahead of their trip to Tottenham this weekend, with Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino out due to injury.

Declan Rice is also suspended, which is forcing Arteta into a rethink and Nwaneri is one of the possible solutions.

The 17-year-old has been tipped for big things at Arsenal, but he is yet to start a senior game for them.

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Ange Postecoglou issues warning to Tottenham squad ahead of Arsenal visit

Ange Postecoglou has warned his Tottenham players that Arsenal will “punish” them if they take their foot off the gas because of the Gunners’ weakened line-up for the North London Derby.

Mikel Arteta’s side will be without Declan Rice and new signing Mikel Merino at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. Rice is serving a suspension for his controversial red card against Brighton, while Merino suffered a freak injury in Arsenal training.

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Tottenham vs Arsenal: Latest Premier League odds today

Tottenham to win: 19/10

Draw: 13/5

Arsenal to win: 13/10

Odds via Betfair and subject to change.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Tottenham wins: 67

Draws: 55

Arsenal wins: 87

Tottenham vs Arsenal: Premier League score prediction today

Much depends on the injuries for both sides but neither will want to risk too much this early into the season.

Draw, 1-1.

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Arsenal team news vs Tottenham today

Arsenal also have concerns of their own, with Declan Rice suspended. Martin Odegaard picked up a knock while away on international duty, although Arteta has hinted the Gunners captain could be involved for the derby.

Gabriel Jesus is expected to be back fit. The Brazilian missed the past two Arsenal games due to a groin injury.

But Jesus is back in training and hoping to be in the squad for Sunday’s trip to Spurs.

“Gabi was out there [training],” Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said on Friday afternoon.

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Tottenham team news vs Arsenal today

Tottenham are set to have Micky van de Ven and Dominic Solanke fit after they missed the defeat at Newcastle before the international break. A late call will be made on Yves Bissouma after he sustained an issue while away with Mali on national team duty.

"Micky's good, he's trained all the way through the international break so he's ready to go," Ange Postecoglou said. "Dom's improved as well and trained the back half of this week. We still have two days to go with those guys so hopefully they get through training OK and are available."

On Bissouma, Postecoglou revealed: "He's got a bit of an issue, but we'll have a look at him over the next couple of days and see how it settles."

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How to watch Tottenham vs Arsenal: TV channel and live stream today

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage starts at 1pm BST.

Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.

LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog! Dan Kilpatrick and Simon Collings will be providing expert analysis from the ground.

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