Premier League 2024-2025: Arsenal-Tottenham, the likely lineups

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Arsenal-Tottenham, the probable formations

The midweek Premier League round offers the London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the Emirates Stadium. The gunners want to return to second place, while Spurs need points to move up the standings.

Arsenal arrives at the north London derby after two consecutive cup defeats, but fortunately with no effect on the Premier League standings, where they are 7 points behind leaders Liverpool. The Gunners cannot afford any more missteps, especially at home, where they are still unbeaten in the league and have not conceded a goal in 3 games. However, Gabriel Jesus’s injury and other absences, such as those of Saka, Ben White and Tomiyasu, complicate things for Arteta, while Riccardo Calafiori will be assessed for the match.

Tottenham, after a disappointing December, had a difficult start in the new year, losing to Newcastle, but responded by winning against Liverpool in the cup. Spurs struggle to find continuity and have conceded goals in all of their last 25 away matches against Arsenal. The situation in the infirmaryè critical, with as many as 8 players injured, including Richarlison, Bentancur and Romero. In goal, newcomer Kinsky could make his derby debut, replacing Forster, with hopes of finally finding stability.

Probable lineups

Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Sterling, Havertz, Trossard. Coach: Arteta.

Tottenham (4-3-3): Kinsky; Porro, Gray, Dragusin, Spence; Bergvall, Sarr, Maddison; Kulusevski, Solanke, Son. Coach: Postecoglou.

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