Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal - Preview, Team News, Injury News and Predicted Lineup

The North London Derby returns this weekend with long-standing rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal pitting against each other in what is always a thrilling Premier League contest.

Both teams will be looking to hit the ground running after the international break and deliver a strong performance in one of the season's most anticipated matchups.

Tottenham have had a mixed start to the season, collecting just four points from their first three games. The recent 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United highlighted inconsistencies in their performance, leaving Spurs fans hoping for a better display at home ground this weekend.

Ange Postecoglou is still chasing his first victory in a North London Derby and will be eager for Spurs to capitalize on a weakened Arsenal squad. The Australian coach will want to take full advantage of home support and exploit Arsenal’s current injury woes.

On the other hand, Arsenal began the season strongly, following up on last year's success with convincing 2-0 wins against Wolves at home and Aston Villa away. However, a 1-1 draw at the Emirates against Brighton just before the international break disrupted their momentum.

Mikel Arteta’s side will be looking to regain focus, and a win against Tottenham would send a strong message about their ambitions for the season. Despite their injury concerns, Arsenal have the depth and quality to pose a serious challenge to their local rivals.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal: Match Information

Kick-off time: 6.30 pm IST Sunday (15th September)

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

TV channel: Star Sports Select 1/ Star Sports Select 1 HD

Streaming: Hotstar

Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal: Team news and Injury

Tottenham Hotspur will be relieved to welcome back defender Micky van de Ven and forward Dominic Solanke after both players missed the loss to Newcastle.

However, Solanke, who recently joined from Bournemouth, may not start immediately and is likely to begin the game from the bench. Richarlison is likely to be a big absentee.

Postecoglou is likely to stick to a similar lineup as the one that faced Newcastle, with van de Ven the only expected change.

Arsenal, however, are facing more significant injury problems. Key players like Mikel Merino, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kieran Tierney, and Gabriel Jesus remain sidelined due to injuries.

To add to their woes, Martin Odegaard and Riccardo Calafiori both suffered injuries during international duty, ruling them out of this weekend's clash.

Additionally, Arsenal will be without Declan Rice, who is suspended after receiving a red card against Brighton. Jorginho is expected to step in for Rice, while Leandro Trossard is likely to take over the creative duties in the number 10 role, replacing the injured Odegaard.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal: Predicted Playing Xi

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Maddison, Odobert; Son

Arsenal Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Partey, Jorginho; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli; Havertz