Things don’t get any easier after Tottenham Hotspur’s away loss to Newcastle, with Spurs “welcoming” rivals Arsenal for the first North London derby of the season. Arsenal have started the season strongly but couldn’t get the job done against Brighton after being reduced to 10 men, while Spurs have played well but probably haven’t got the results their performances have deserved.
This match therefore presents itself as somewhat of a litmus test for both sides, albeit with some caveats. The teams will both be well-rested after an international break, but both Tottenham and Arsenal are missing key players. Declan Rice picked up a suspension for the aforementioned (hilarious) red card, and Martin Odegaard picked up a calf injury while on international duty, with Riccardo Calafiori also a doubt. For Spurs, Micky van de Ven and Dominic Solanke are likely to be fit but are not in any way certainties; Richarlison is still under an injury cloud; and there’s doubts around Yves Bissouma’s fitness, which would be a huge blow for Spurs.
Often in these matches, though, it’s less about who lines up and more about moments. Let’s hope Spurs can take theirs.
COYS!
Lineups
Lineups will be posted closer to kick-off.
Live Blog
How to Watch
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. ET, 2:00 p.m. UK
TV: USA Network, Sky Sports Premier League (UK). Check international listings at livesoccertv.com
Streaming: nbcsports.com
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