After Manchester City’s defeat at Newcastle (2-1) on Saturday evening, for the 4th setback for Pep Guardiola’s team in the league, Arsenal has a golden opportunity to climb the Premier League standings. The Gunners are three points ahead of Chelsea, winner of Burnley (0-2) on Saturday. But above all they welcome Tottenham to the Emirates Stadium for the famous North London Derby. Spurs are only 8th, but two points from the top 4.
To challenge the London rival, Arsenal will not be able to count on Gabriel Magalhaes. William Saliba could be associated with Piero Hincapie or Cristhian Mosquera. Since Viktor Gyökeres is not yet 100% ready, Mikel Merino should start up front, with Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard on the wings. Note that Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard can also return to competition.
Randal Kolo Muani starting against Arsenal?
Mikel Arteta’s formation could challenge a strengthened defense. Thomas Frank has the choice of partnering Kevin Danso with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven in the hinge. Randal Kolo Muani has a small chance of starting at the forefront of the Spurs attack at the expense of Richarlison, while Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert should start on the bench.
On which channel to watch the North London Derby?
The Canal+ group owns the TV rights to the Premier League in France and it is Canal+, the premium channel, which broadcasts the match. Kick-off is set for 5:30 p.m., but the encrypted channel goes on air at 5:04 p.m. (with its show The Match). At the final whistle of this Northern derby in the English capital, the debrief of the game will lead to the Channel Football Club at 7:29 p.m.
