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Arsenal host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this evening, with plenty more than just three points up for grabs in this north London derby.
The Gunners have endured a week to forget having exited the FA Cup and lost 2-0 in the home leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, but Mikel Arteta’s side aren’t out of the title race yet. They will need to be nearly flawless for the rest of the season if they are to catch Liverpool, and that starts tonight against a Spurs side languishing in 11th in the table.
Arteta must juggle absentees, including to Gabriel Jesus who is absent after suffering an ACL injury, and dipping form if the Gunners hope to triumphant this evening.
Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglou’s team has been struggling in the league in recent weeks, and though injuries have played their part as well, the Australian is still facing questions that will only intensify if Spurs were to lose tonight.
Follow all the Premier League action from the Emirates below:
Arsenal early team news
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury with the Brazilian expected to be sidelined for a significant spell.
Mikel Arteta said in his press conference that that Jurrien Timber and Jorginho were both fine after experiencing cramp in the match against Manchester United.
Arteta also confirmed that Riccardo Calafiori’s injury is not long-term, though he will miss this match alongside Ethan Nwaneri, who is still a few weeks away from a return.
Predicted Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Trossard, Havertz, Martinelli.
Mike Jones15 January 2025 17:50
How can I watch the game?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 6.30pm GMT.
Subscribers can stream via discovery+.
Mike Jones15 January 2025 17:45
When is Arsenal vs Tottenham?
Arsenal vs Tottenham is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Wednesday 15 January at the Emirates Stadium.
Mike Jones15 January 2025 17:40
Arsenal vs Tottenham
The Gunners’ season is in danger of petering out after losses in the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup last week, and they need three points tonight to stay within touching distance of Arne Slot’s side.
Spurs travel to face their rivals amid some poor form in the league, and though the win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup will have restored some confidence, their 11th-placed position in the table is indicative of a side who have struggled against the league’s best teams.
However, all form tends to go out the window in these derbies, so both sides will be hopeful of taking three points tonight.
Mike Jones15 January 2025 17:35
Arsenal vs Tottenham LIVE
Good evening and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of tonight’s north London derby in the Premier League.
Tottenham travel across the capital to face Arsenal at the Emirates, with plenty more than three points on the line as the Gunners chase Liverpool and Spurs try and salvage their league campaign.
We’ll have all the latest build-up and team news right here.
Mike Jones15 January 2025 14:35
