Gunners take on Spurs in Super Sunday’s London derby.
Having settled for a 2-2 draw with newly promoted Sunderland just before the international break, league-leading Gunners take on Spurs in Super Sunday’s London derby, hoping to bounce back to winning ways. Arsenal vs. Tottenham kicks off at 16:30 [GMT] on November 23 at the Etihad.
Table-topping Arsenal [WWWWD] host Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium in what promises to be a high-stakes North London derby. Arsenal come into the fixture with an impressive recent record in this matchup, winning five of the last six Premier League meetings and each of the last three in a row. Historically, the Emirates has been a difficult place for Spurs to visit, with Arsenal losing just once in their last 32 home league games against their rivals, a run stretching back to 2010. The Gunners have also scored in 26 consecutive home league derbies, hitting at least two goals in each of the last eight – their longest such streak against any Premier League opponent. Mikel Arteta’s side have been defensively dominant at home this season, conceding only once across eight matches in all competitions, with Erling Haaland the only visiting player to find the net. Arsenal have won their last five at the Emirates and could equal their best run of home clean sheets since 2008. Their set-piece threat also stands out: they’ve scored a league-high 10 goals from dead-ball situations, with half of their total Premier League goals this season coming from set plays. A key player to watch for Arsenal is Martín Zubimendi, who has completed 445 pressured passes this season — the second-highest in the league — highlighting his calmness and control in midfield. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Mikel Merino in attack is anticipated.
Tottenham, in 5th place with 18 points, arrive with the best away record in the league. They remain unbeaten on the road, collecting 13 points from a possible 15, scoring 12 goals and conceding just three – all joint-best figures in the division. Despite that, Spurs have struggled in recent derbies, losing seven of their last nine Premier League encounters with Arsenal. Manager Thomas Frank, who won his first Premier League match against the Gunners in 2021, has not beaten them in seven attempts since. Nevertheless, Spurs will be looking to put an end to a two-game winless run [WLWLD] when they make the short trip across town. However, with Arsenal’s home strength and Spurs’ unbeaten away form, this derby arrives with both sides in contrasting but compelling rhythms, setting up a tight, high-quality encounter at the Emirates. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Richarlison in attack is expected against Arsenal.