Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups for today’s Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. New manager Igor Tudor aims to start his interim tenure on a high note in the North London Derby, while Arsenal looks to bounce back after their 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Spurs are working to move away from the relegation zone, whereas the Gunners want to maintain their top position in the league.
Below are the confirmed lineups for Tottenham vs Arsenal.
Tottenham vs Arsenal Confirmed Lineups
Tottenham Team News
Cristian Romero is suspended due to his red card against Manchester United.
Wilson Odobert has joined the injury list after tearing his ACL in his left knee against Newcastle United.
There are questions around Solanke’s fitness, but both he and Richarlison took part in training this week.
In Friday’s press conference, interim head coach Igor Tudor stated: “Probably no. Solanke had some problems with his throat, but today, he made some training. All others, probably someone [will return] next week.”
Tudor’s comments indicate that Solanke is being closely monitored and could start if he responds well before Sunday.
Injured: Wilson Odobert, Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie, Dejan Kulusevski, Pedro Porro, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, and Mohamed Kudus.
To Be Assessed: Dominic Solanke, Richarlison.
Arsenal Team News
The visitors do not have any suspensions for this match.
Despite being substituted during the game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard are expected to play today.
Captain Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz may also be fit to participate.
Mikel Arteta said in his press conference, “We have to wait until tomorrow, but there is a big possibility that they are available for the game.”
He added regarding new injury concerns, “No, nothing new.”
Injured: Mikel Merino, Max Dowman.
Tottenham Confirmed Lineup
Vicario; Dragusin, Palhinha, Van de Ven, Gray, Spence, Bissouma, Sarr, Gallagher, Simons, Kolo Muani
Subs: Austin; Richarlison, Tel, Solanke, Souza, Olusesi, Williams-Barnett, Rowswell, Wilson
Arsenal Confirmed Lineup and Substitutes
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres
Subs: Arrizabalaga; Mosquera, Odegaard, Jesus, Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly