Arsenal vs Tottenham preview: What time does it start, what channel is it on, predicted teams, where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the 179th north London derby
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Granit Xhaka. Eight red cards in two-and-a-half years for club and country have made Arsene Wenger concerned that his fiery on-field temperament could get him into trouble on Sunday. The Swiss international will be aiming to impress his manager with Santi Cazorla set to return imminently.
Best stat…
There has not been a goalless draw in this fixture since February 2009.
Remember when…
Late goals from Jermaine Jenas and Darren Bent saw Spurs snatch a 4-4 draw in October 2008? The game also featured a screamer from David Bentley.
Player to watch...
Alexis Sanchez. The Chilean has been in scintillating form so far this season, with eight goals and five assists in all competitions. He also scored what proved to be a crucial equaliser in their last encounter at White Hart Lane, with the Gunners eventually finishing above their neighbours for the 21st successive season.
Predicted teams...
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Cech; Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal; Coquelin, Xhaka; Walcott, Özil, Iwobi; Sanchez.
Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Lloris; Walker, Dier, Vertonghen, Rose; Wanyama, Dembele; Eriksen, Alli, Son Heung-min; Janssen.
Past three meetings…
Tottenham 2 (Alderweireld, Kane) Arsenal 2 (Ramsey, Sanchez), Premier League, March 2016
Arsenal 1 (Gibbs) Tottenham 1 (Kane), Premier League, November 2015
Tottenham 1 (Chambers og) Arsenal 2 (Flamini 2), Capital One Cup, September 2015
Form guide…
Arsenal: WWDWWW
Tottenham: DDDLDL
Vital information…
Kick-off time: 12:00 GMT, Sunday, Emirates Stadium
TV: Live on BT Sport 1/BT Sport 1 HD/BT Sport 4K UHD from 11:15 GMT, highlights on BBC One from 22:30 GMT
Odds…
Arsenal: 1/1
Tottenham: 10/3
Draw: 45/17
(Odds provided by Oddschecker)
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