Arsenal vs Tottenham: Latest team news, predicted lineups and injuries

Arsenal and Tottenham collide in the first north London derby of the season at the Emirates this weekend.

The Gunners sit top of the pile after the final international break of 2025, four points clear of second place Manchester City with Spurs eight behind their arch-rivals in fifth place.

Mikel Arteta’s side went eight games without conceding a single goal before shipping two at Sunderland last time out with the Arsenal boss now facing an even bigger problem at the back.

Gabriel Magalhaes limped out of Brazil’s friendly match against Senegal last weekend, immediately making him a doubt for the derby.

It has since been confirmed he has suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh that is expected to rule the centre-half out for at least a month.

It serves as a huge blow at both ends of the pitch for Arsenal with the Brazilian a huge set piece threat, chipping in with two goals and three assists this term.

Cristhian Mosquera will be in the frame to come in and replace him. The summer signing from Villarreal shone in the first-team when called upon to replace William Saliba earlier in the campaign with Piero Hincapié also an option.

Arsenal were also left sweating on the fitness of Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber during the international break. Calafiori missed Italy’s games against Moldova and Norway while Timber took a whack on the knee playing for Netherlands.

Arteta will provide an update on the trio when he speaks to the press this week with the fitness of Viktor Gyokeres another issue to address. The Sweden international was forced off against Burnley at the start of November, missing games against Slavia Prague and Sunderland.

Before the international break, Arteta said the club was still waiting to learn the full extent of the issue with no further updates on the striker.

Injuries have been a problem for Arsenal throughout the season with Martin Odegaard and Noni Madueke missing since early October and late September respectively. Speaking before the break, Arteta was hopeful of having them back for the derby, along with Gabriel Martinelli who has been recovering from a hamstring injury.

But Kai Havertz appears to have suffered a setback in his bid to a return from a knee problem that required surgery in August.

‘Kai had a minor relapse on his injury, but overall, he’s doing well,’ Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann said this week. ‘He is expected to return towards the end of the year.’

Tottenham have injury problems of their own. Dominic Solanke, Randal Kolo Muani, Archie Gray, Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski and Yves Bissouma remain sidelined with James Maddison still a long-term absentee.

Lucas Bergvall missed his side’s last two games due to concussion protocols but joined up with the Sweden squad and was expected to be available for the trip to the Emirates.

But the midfielder left the camp early, handing Spurs a fresh concern.

Pape Matar Sarr was another casualty during the international break, forced off playing for Senegal against Brazil at the Emirates. He remained in London for treatment with Thomas Frank set to provide an update on him and others this week.

Arsenal XI to face Tottenham – Metro prediction

With Gabriel missing out, Mosquera has proved he is ready to slot in when called upon. Further updates from Arteta are expected on Friday but he will hope to have his skipper Odegaard available again.

Tottenham XI to face Arsenal – Metro prediction

Muani’s absence is another blow with Richarlison now Tottenham’s sole option up top until Solanke returns to fitness.

Arsenal vs Tottenham TV channel and kick-off time

Arsenal vs Tottenham takes place on Sunday 23 November with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm.

You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.

Or you can follow all the action with Metro’s LIVE blog.

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