Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur

Mikel Arteta provided a positive injury update on Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Odegaard ahead of Arsenal’s derby-day demolition of Tottenham Hotspur.

Mikel Arteta hails Eberechi Eze’s “aura” after the forward’s derby hat-trick sealed a dominant win over Spurs and extended the lead at the top of the Premier League.

Jurrien Timber says Arsenal have the depth to handle Gabriel’s thigh injury, as Mikel Arteta confirms the defender will be out for weeks after Brazil duty.

Bukayo Saka has played up the importance of the north London derby ahead of Sunday’s game, insisting he’s looking forward to the match.

Martin Odegaard has provided a positive injury update ahead of Arsenal’s match against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Seven Arsenal academy players were involved in first-team training on Friday, including one of the club’s current loanees.

Gabriel Martinelli has given a hint at his potential involvement in Arsenal’s north London derby match against Spurs this weekend, as he pushes to return from injury.

Eight Tottenham Hotspur players have returned to training ahead of their visit to Arsenal this weekend, slashing the team’s injury list by well over half.

Mikel Arteta gave a couple of injury updates ahead of Arsenal’s match against Spurs this weekend, but he refused to give too much away.

Martin Odegaard is ready to make his comeback with the Arsenal squad for their match against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, according to a report.

Tottenham may be missing up to 13 players for the derby, with a long injury list adding pressure before their Premier League meeting with Arsenal.

Michael Oliver is set to make his long-awaited return to refereeing Arsenal matches this weekend, taking on the north London derby on Sunday.

Amid worrying injury news involving Gabriel Magalhaes, one positive update for Arsenal is that Riccardo Calafiori is expected to be fit by this weekend.

Gabriel Magalhaes is reportedly a ‘major doubt’ to play for Arsenal against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend, and even that assessment seems a little optimistic.

Arsenal plan to schedule a game for Gabriel Jesus over the international break, with most of the club’s other injured players hoping to return to action imminently.

Noni Madueke was close to making the Arsenal squad to face Sunderland on Saturday, but the Gunners ultimately opted not to risk his fitness.

Arsenal duo Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Martinelli are both set to miss this weekend’s game away to Sunderland, but they could be back in time for the north London derby.

Leandro Trossard appeared to pick up an injury during Arsenal’s pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur, managing just 17 minutes on the pitch.

Arsenal summer signing Kepa Arrizabalaga has picked up an injury, missing out on the friendly match against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.

Viktor Gyokeres is in contention to face Tottenham Hotspur in Thursday’s pre-season friendly, after breaking a club record for shirt sales since joining.