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Arsenal will be unable to field a full-strength side against Tottenham in the first north London derby of the campaign. The current Premier League leaders are missing several players through injury, with Gabriel Magalhaes the latest to be struck down during the international break.
Arsenal host Tottenham Hotspur in the 198th North London Derby as the Gunners kick off a pivotal week in their campaign.
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Arsenal host bitter local rivals Spurs at the Emirates, as the visitors look to put a dent in the Gunners' title push.
Arsenal are reportedly willing to listen to offers for three players in Mikel Arteta ’s squad during the January transfer window. The Gunners backed Arteta with a productive and impressive transfer window, spending more than £250m on eight new signings.
The biggest success story from Arsenal’s Hale End academy in recent years, Saka has flourished into one of their most inspirational players and will soon be rewarded with a deal
Injuries have ravaged both sides ahead of Sunday's north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, but the show must go on as the Gunners chase their first Premier League title since 2004.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed in his news conference before the Burnley match that he hoped Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard could be fit for Arsenal's match with rivals Tottenham. The north London derby is on 23 November and Arteta sounded hopeful when asked about the trio's return.
Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds - Injuries mounting for the first north London derby of the season
Arsenal are well covered if Gabriel is not passed fit, with Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapié available to step in. Myles Lewis-Skelly’s impressive display in midweek could earn him a first Premier League start of the season, while Gabriel Martinelli is likely to return to the side after sitting out the Fulham match.
After continuing their perfect league phase start against reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain last time out, Bayern Munich face another stern test of their UEFA Champions League credentials when they travel to fellow high-flyers Arsenal on Wednesday (kick-off: 9pm CET).