DERBY DAY: Tottenham vs Arsenal Preview

The highly anticipated North London derby is finally here, as Tottenham Hotspur host Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, April 28. The Gunners are looking to dent Spurs’ title aspirations, while Mikel Arteta’s side is determined to win their first Premier League title since 2003/04.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium set to host the North London derby

Arsenal’s impressive 5-0 win over Chelsea at the Emirates last time out has set the tone for this crucial clash. Former Blue Kai Havertz bagged a stunning double, while Ben White also scored twice on the night. The Gunners will be hoping to carry this momentum into Sunday’s derby.

Arsenal celebrate their 5-0 win over Chelsea

Tottenham, on the other hand, will be looking to beat their North London rivals for the first time since May 12, 2022. Spurs are battling it out with Aston Villa for a spot in the top-4, with the likes of Manchester United and Newcastle ready to pounce if any slip-ups are made.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

The hosts will be without full-back Destiny Udogie, who was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a thigh injury that required surgery. Ange Postecoglou will be sweating over the fitness of right-back Pedro Porro following his second-half withdrawal against Newcastle last time out. Richarlison has missed Spurs’ last two Premier League games but could return for Sunday’s North London derby.

For the Gunners, Gabriel Magalhaes went down with an ankle issue against Chelsea in midweek but was fit enough to finish the match and is expected to slot in at centre-back this weekend. Jurrien Timber featured in his first game for eight months on Monday, starring in a 2-2 draw for the Under-21s away to Blackburn Rovers. Sunday is likely to come too soon for the summer arrival, but the Dutchman could still play a part in the run-in.

What are the Odds?

• Match result:
  • Tottenham: 13/5
  • Draw: 14/5
  • Arsenal: 20/23

The stage is set for an intense and thrilling North London derby. Will Tottenham dent Arsenal’s title aspirations, or will the Gunners come out on top? One thing is for sure - this is a must-watch clash.

The North London derby is always intense