The highly anticipated main event in the Premier League this weekend will take place at the lively Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs will face off against Arsenal in the first North London derby of the season on Sunday afternoon.
The Lilywhites suffered a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United before the international break, while the Gunners lost their perfect start in a controversial 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion.
A 4-0 victory over Everton seemed to shake off any rust for Tottenham after a draw with Leicester City in gameweek one, but their inability to convert chances was evident in their loss to Newcastle. Sitting in 10th place, Tottenham will look to break their win-loss pattern at home in the Premier League since April.
Despite their recent form, facing Arsenal may come at a good time for Postecoglou’s side. Arsenal, currently in fourth place in the league, will be without Declan Rice due to a controversial red card in their match against Brighton. This incident left fans and players alike stunned by the referee’s decision.
Although Arsenal have secured wins against Tottenham in their last two away matches in 2023 and 2024, they have never won three consecutive road games against their rivals in the Premier League era. Additionally, Arsenal will be missing key players in midfield for the upcoming clash.
With both teams looking to bounce back from recent setbacks, the North London derby promises to be an electrifying encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.