Arsenal vs Tottenham - Competition: English Premier League
Arsenal team will be looking to bounce back quickly following their midweek's
Champions League 5-1 defeat to Bundesliga giants Bayern.
Domestically, Arsene the Gunners are in fine form. Since defeat at
Stamford Bridge back in September, they have won five games on the
bounce and Wnger's men now sit in 2nd place behind leaders Man
City on goal difference alone. Condifence will be high as Arsenal have
already defeated Tottenham in the Capital One Cup this season.
Hector Bellerin has been ruled out with a small groin problem and Debuchy is expected to deputise at right-back. Gabriel will again be expected to battle it out with Per Mertesacker for the centre-back spot alongside Laurent Koscielny. Joel Campbell looks set to retain his place as offensive midfielder as Theo Walcott, Welbeck, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tomas Rosicky, Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere remain on the sidelines through injury.
Hector Bellerin has been ruled out with a small groin problem and Debuchy is expected to deputise at right-back. Gabriel will again be expected to battle it out with Per Mertesacker for the centre-back spot alongside Laurent Koscielny. Joel Campbell looks set to retain his place as offensive midfielder as Theo Walcott, Welbeck, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tomas Rosicky, Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere remain on the sidelines through injury.
Tottenham are unbeaten in the Premier League since the EPL
opening day and have started to score for fun in recent weeks with a 1-5
win at Bournemouth followed by a 3-1 triumph over Aston Villa.
Furthermore, they recorded another win last Thursday in Europa League -
2-1 against Anderlecht. The Lilywhites have been playing with real
intensity and pressure in recent weeks and it's a tactic that has been
paying dividends.
The in-form Dele Alli should start alongside Eric Dier in the double-pivot midfield. Danny Rose and Clinton N'Jie should be both available. Summer arrival Heung-min Son is likely to sit on the bench following his return on Thursday night. Nabil Bentaleb he could be unavailable until after the international break while Alex Pritchard and Nacer Chadli both remain sidelined.
Harry Kane has been in scintillating form recently, scoring five goals in his last three games. Last year's English Premier League top scorer netted two goals to give Spurs a 2-1 victory against Arsenal in their last Premier League meeting.
The in-form Dele Alli should start alongside Eric Dier in the double-pivot midfield. Danny Rose and Clinton N'Jie should be both available. Summer arrival Heung-min Son is likely to sit on the bench following his return on Thursday night. Nabil Bentaleb he could be unavailable until after the international break while Alex Pritchard and Nacer Chadli both remain sidelined.
Harry Kane has been in scintillating form recently, scoring five goals in his last three games. Last year's English Premier League top scorer netted two goals to give Spurs a 2-1 victory against Arsenal in their last Premier League meeting.
Probable lineups:
Arsenal: Cech – Debuchy, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Monreal – Coquelin, Cazorla – Campbell, Ozil, Sanchez – Giroud.
Tottenham: Lloris – Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose – Dier, Alli – Lamela, Dembele, Eriksen – Kane.
Match date: 8 November 2015
Kick Off Time: 16:00 BST
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Kick Off Time: 16:00 BST
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
