The 65th North London derby of the Premier League era takes place on Sunday as Tottenham play host to Arsenal.
The Gunners have won on their past two visits to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and have only lost one of the past seven derby meetings, which was back in May 2022.
Mikel Arteta, who signed a new contract with Arsenal this week, may have some trepidation about this fixture, though. This will be the first time they will line up for a league game without Declan Rice since he signed in a £105 million deal in July 2023, the England star having earned a suspension. Club captain Martin Odegaard is also out due to an injury suffered in the international break, so Arteta will have some things to work out when it comes to team selection.
Spurs lost to Newcastle United prior to the internationals despite largely dominating the match on Tyneside, so they will be determined to prove a point and dent their fierce rivals’ title hopes early in the 2024/25 season.
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Tottenham vs. Arsenal score
| 1st Half | Goalscorers | |
| Tottenham | 0 | |
| Arsenal | 0 |
Confirmed lineups:
Tottenham (4-3-3, right to left): 1. Guglielmo Vicario (GK) — 23. Pedro Porro, 17. Cristian Romero, 37. Micky van de Ven, 13. Destiny Udogie — 21. Dejan Kulusevski, 30. Rodrigo Bentancur, 10. James Maddison — 22. Brennan Johnson, 19. Dominic Solanke, 7. Son Heung-min
Arsenal (4-2-3-1, right to left): 22. David Raya (GK) — 4. Ben White, 2. William Saliba, 6. Gabriel, 12. Jurrien Timber — 5. Thomas Partey, 20. Jorginho — 7. Bukayo Saka, 19. Leandro Trossard, 11. Gabriel Martinelli — 29. Kai Havertz
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Tottenham vs. Arsenal live updates, highlights, and commentary
41 mins: A lot of the game is currently being played in Spurs’ half, but there’s still very little by way of goalmouth action. Arsenal are pressing very well but not creating much.
35 mins: There’s a scuffle on the pitch at the Spurs end after Timber earns a yellow card for a challenge on Romero. He then gets into a confrontation with Vicario, grabbing the keeper’s shirt as other players start a shoving match. After a review, Vicario also goes into the book, but Timber’s yellow is not upgraded. That looks to be the correct decision.
33 mins: Jurrien Timber has been a good attacking outlet for Arsenal in this first half. He wins a corner this time after popping up in the penalty area. Vicario makes a bit of a mess of the first delivery, and Saka then takes an awful follow-up.
28 mins: That was a nervy moment for Raya! Maddison digs out a cross, Solanke does really well to loop a header back across goal, and Raya seems unsure where the ball will land. In the end, it’s just wide of the left-hand post.
25 mins: That was a good passage of play to illustrate the pattern of the game. Spurs played some precise, crisp short passes, worked it wide to Porro, but his cross from the byline was an easy take for Raya. The hosts have had a lot of possession, but Arsenal’s defending has been too good for them.
19 mins: What a chance for Martinelli! He gets away from Pedro Porro again, and this time, he’s through on goal. The finish is poor, though — it’s a comfortable save for Vicario.
18 mins: Was that handball?? Kai Havertz’s header from a good Martinelli cross is saved by Guglielmo Vicario, and the ball strikes the arm of Cristian Romero practically on the goal line. Referee and VAR are happy to let play continue.
16 mins: Big chance for Solanke! Spurs press well and force Ben White into an error. The ball falls to Solanke just inside the box, but he takes too long to set himself for the shot, and William Saliba makes the challenge. Saliba has since gone into the book for stopping a quick Spurs free-kick, so that particular battle has now taken on an extra edge.
14 mins: The home fans are getting riled as Arsenal are deliberately taking their time with goal kicks, dead balls, et cetera. It’s a good tactic to calm down the tempo of the game.
8 mins: Raya again! Kulusevski’s cross bounces through the box and the Arsenal keeper has to push it clear. He then calls for calm from his teammates. The Gunners are a bit unsettled here.
6 mins: First chance for Spurs as David Raya saves well from Dejan Kulusevski’s first-time shot. There was some nice build-up play from Son Heung-min and Dominic Solanke, too. Positive from the hosts.
4 mins: Spurs are enjoying the early possession, which isn’t a huge surprise. This feels like a game where Arsenal will look to counter right through the heart of a home midfield that seems to be lacking in bodies.
Kickoff: First half
Here we go! Arsenal, unusually in black, get us off and running.
12 minutes before kickoff: There’s so much talk of this being a big opportunity for Spurs given Arsenal’s missing players. The trouble is, Spurs have not been great at making the most of opportunities this season.
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— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 15, 2024
40 minutes before kickoff: Interesting that Arsenal appear to be going for their away kit today, despite the fact their famous red shirts evidently don’t clash with Spurs’ white. Perhaps they’re hoping it’ll prove a good-luck charm ahead of a tough week in which they face Atalanta and then Manchester City.
“If Arsenal lose today, it’s a domino effect. If they lose today, you can’t see them winning next week,” Paul Merson has just said on Sky Sports in the UK. “If they go and draw this game and then go to the Etihad next Sunday, they’re seven points behind Man City. You’re needing them to lose three football matches.”
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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 15, 2024
56 minutes before kickoff: Don’t forget that you can read up on our latest tips and predictions ahead of this game right here.
Team news
Arsenal’s team is largely as expected in terms of personnel: Martin Odegaard is NOT involved. The interesting thing is the lineup: based on the club’s social media graphic, Bukayo Saka might be starting as a No. 10, with Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard on the wings. You’d have to assume their mention of Trossard “pulling the strings” suggests he will be the central figure, though. Kai Havertz is up top, with Gabriel Jesus on the bench.
⚫️ 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 🔴
©️ Jorginho skippers the side
🪄 Trossard pulling the strings
⚡️ Martinelli out on the wingLet’s make it count, Gunners ✊ pic.twitter.com/5P7oGVRnUc
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 15, 2024
It looks like Spurs are going 4-3-3, with Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison in a midfield anchored by Rodrigo Bentancur. Dominic Solanke STARTS up front.
The squad is set. 🙌
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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 15, 2024
1 hour 20 minutes before kickoff: The big question today, of course, is how Arsenal will cope without two of their talismans. Declan Rice is suspended after his controversial red card against Brighton & Hove Albion, and Martin Odegaard — despite a mischievous refusal from his manager to be ruled out — has an ankle injury that will see him sidelined. Rice hasn’t missed a single league game for Arsenal since his £105 million transfer from West Ham in 2023; Odegaard has sat out six EPL matches in three seasons. Arsenal are just not used to this.
1 – Since both players have been at the club, this will be the first time Arsenal have been without both Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard in a Premier League starting XI. The Gunners’ win rate in the competition with both starting is 73% (27/37). Uncharted. pic.twitter.com/NwbMeQCKjB
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 15, 2024
1 hour 50 minutes before kickoff: This is the 65th Premier League edition of this fixture. The Gunners have won away to Spurs in the previous two seasons, having only done so twice in 17 prior visits. Opta give the visitors a 43% chance of winning this time, compared with 31.5% for Spurs. It’s fair to say this one is tough to call.
2 hours before kickoff: The first North London derby of the 2024/25 season is upon is. It might only be Matchday 4, but this feels like a game that could have a fairly significant say on the Premier League title race.
It’s also, usually, a brilliant watch.
Thierry Henry, dancing through the Spurs defence 🕺
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— Premier League (@premierleague) September 12, 2024
Tottenham vs. Arsenal kick off time
This Premier League match kicks off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, UK at 2 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sun, Sep. 15 | 9 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Sun, Sep. 15 | 9 a.m. ET |
| UK | Sun, Sep. 15 | 2:00 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Sun, Sep. 15 | 11:00 p.m. AEDT |
| India | Sun, Sep. 15 | 6:30 p.m. IST |
Tottenham vs. Arsenal lineups, team news
Son Heung-min has a prolific record of eight goals in north London derbies, and for this one, he will be joined in attack by fit-again Dominic Solanke.
Micky van de Ven (knee) was passed fit to start, but Yves Bissouma, who sustained a knock while on international duty with Mali, is not in the squad.
Postecoglou appears to be going for a 4-3-3 set-up, with Rodrigo Bentancur anchoring the midfield alongside Dejan Kulusevksi and James Maddison.
Tottenham starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie — Kulusevski, Bentancur, Maddison — Johnson, Solanke, Son
Tottenham subs: Forster, Spence, Davies, Dragusin, Gray, Sarr, Bergvall, Odobert, Werner
Injured: Yves Bissouma, Richarlison
Suspended: None
Arteta would gladly trade Postecoglou’s sole midfield injury concern for his own situation. Along with Rice being unavailable after his red card against Brighton, Martin Odegaard (ankle) has joined Mikel Merino (shoulder) on the sidelines.
It means Jorginho and Thomas Partey anchor the midfield, with Leandro Trossard starting in a presumed No. 10 role, although Arsenal’s own lineup graphic suggested Bukayo Saka could be deployed centrally.
Kai Havertz, so impressive at centre-forward during the early weeks of the season, remains the centre-forward ahead of Gabriel Jesus, who is back from a groin issue.
Riccardo Calafiori (calf) was injured in bizarre circumstances on international duty and is sidelined alongside fellow defenders Kieran Tierney (hamstring) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee).
Arsenal starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber — Partey, Jorginho — Saka, Trossard, Martinelli — Havertz
Arsenal subs: Neto, Kiwior, Kacurri, Heaven, Lewis-Skelly, Sterling, Nwaneri, Jesus, Kabia
Injured: Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Riccardo Calafiori, Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Suspended: Declan Rice
Tottenham vs. Arsenal live stream, TV channel
Here is how to watch the match in some of the world’s major regions:
United States:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: Peacock
In the United States, fans can stream this weekend’s North London derby via Peacock.
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Canada:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: Fubo Canada, Amazon Prime Canada
The game will be exclusively available to watch and stream on Fubo and Amazon Prime Canada for viewers residing in Canada. New users can currently sign up for a 7-day FREE trial on Fubo.
Australia:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: Optus Sport
Optus Sport is the home of live Premier League coverage in Australia.
India:
- TV channel: Star Sports Select 1
- Live stream: JioTV, Hotstar VIP
Star Sports Select 1 and Select 1 HD will broadcast this game in India. There are also streaming options available through JioTV and Hotstar VIP.
UK:
- TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League
- Live stream: Sky GO, Now TV
Sky Sports will be showing this match live in the UK on its Main Event and Premier League channels. There are also streaming options available via Sky GO and Now TV for subscribers.
