Arsenal vs Tottenham, Premier League live: Latest score as Mustafi and Sanchez give Gunners the lead
All the latest from Saturday's north London derby
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Your support makes all the difference.Arsenal take on rivals Tottenham this Saturday in one of the most eagerly-anticipated north London derbies in recent memory.
With Spurs very much on the ascent, and the Gunners struggling to haul themselves of their seemingly perennial rut, it’s a clash that could consolidate the new power lines being drawn north of the river.
For the hosts, Olivier Giroud is expected to be absent due to a minor injury while Shkodran Mustafi and Danny Welbeck will be assessed having returned to training.
Tottenham could welcome back Hugo Lloris from a groin injury but the side have been dealt a blow following the news that Toby Alderweireld won’t return to action until after Christmas following his hamstring strain.
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Preview
What time does it start?
The game kicks off at the Emirates at 12.30pm on Saturday 18 November.
Where can I watch it?
The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage starts at 11.30am.
It’s a big game for…
Mauricio Pochettino. That Tottenham are currently the better side in north London is common knowledge. For the past three seasons now Spurs have been playing a higher quality of football. But to really consolidate their new-found status, the visitors will need to put in an assertive display against Arsenal on Saturday. Should they trip up, there’s no doubt questions will be raised over whether Pochettino and his men can go all the way on the main stage – after all, the Argentine remains trophy-less at Tottenham. Is that set to change this year?
Remember when…
Arsenal last thumped Tottenham? It was five years ago (almost to the day) that the Gunners ran five past their rivals in a thrilling show at the Emirates that ended in a 5-2 win.
Player to watch…
Harry Kane. The man of the moment is expected to return to Tottenham’s starting XI having missed international duty with an injury. Kane has scored in all five of his Premier League appearances against Arsenal, netting six goals in total. Given his recent form, expect him to cause the Arsenal defence no end of trouble.
Past three meetings…
Tottenham 2 Arsenal 0, Premier League, April 2017
Arsenal 1 Tottenham 1, Premier League, November 2016
Tottenham 2 Arsenal 2, Premier League, March 2016
Form guide…
Arsenal: LDWDW
Tottenham: WWLLWD
Odds…
Arsenal to win: 31/20
Draw: 5/2
Tottenham to win: 19/10
90+2 mins: Alexis Sanchez nearly adds the gloss to a fine performance after finding himself in behind Davinson Sanchez but, off balance, sees his shot blocked at close quarters by Lloris. The Chilean still gives the home fans something to cheer with an elaborate slide on his chest across the wet turf as he chases the loose ball to the touchline. It's been a while since Arsenal, players and fans alike, have enjoyed a performance like this.
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