Tag: Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester City v Arsenal - Premier League - Etihad Stadium Arsenals Granit Xhaka walks past manager Mikel Arteta after being sent off during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 28, 2021.

I’m pretty worried: Arteta gives Granit Xhaka injury update

Mikel Arteta spoke to the media after Arsenal's won over Tottenham at the Emirates on Sunday and revealed that he is very worried about Granit Xhaka's injury.
Gabriel of Arsenal celebrates his team's win after the final whistle after the game, at Turf Moor. COLORSPORT / ALAN MARTIN

Xhaka to return: How Arsenal could line up vs Tottenham Hotspur

With the chance to overtake their North London rivals with a two-goal win, let's take a look at our Arsenal predicted lineup to face Spurs.
Burnley v Arsenal Premier League Martin Odegaard of Arsenal winks to fans following the Premier League match at Turf Moor, Burnley Copyright: Russell Hart

Arsenal in weird injury situation ahead of Tottenham showdown

Arsenal head into their six-pointer against Spurs on Sunday without a single player injured or suspended in a sure sign the world could be about to end.
Burnley v Arsenal - Premier League - Turf Moor Arsenal s Martin Odegaard celebrates scoring their side s first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Turf Moor, Burnley. Picture date: Saturday September 18, 2021. Copyright: Anthony Devlin

Martin Odegaard wants another goal in the North London derby

Martin Odegaard says he doesn't need any introduction to the North London derby, and he's hoping for another goal this weekend.
Brentford v Arsenal - Premier League - Brentford Community Stadium Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts after the final whistle during the Premier League match at the Brentford Community Stadium, London. Picture date: Friday August 13, 2021.

Arsenal team news vs Tottenham Hotspur provides big boost

Arsenal have revealed their team news ahead of the North London derby, and it's the best news we could realistically hope for.
Bernd Leno of Arsenal FC during the UEFA Europa League match, Semifinal, between Villarreal CF and Arsenal FC played at La Ceramica Stadium on April 29, 2021 in Villarreal, Spain. Copyright: Sergio Ruiz

Arteta denies he’s already decided Leno will start vs Spurs

Mikel Arteta denies he's already made a decision on his starting goalkeeper against Spurs, insisting he hasn't even decided on the Burnley game yet.
Aaron Ramsdale A celebrates the win at the EPL match Arsenal v Norwich City, at the Emirates Stadium, London, UK on 11th September, 2021.

Report: Ramsdale to start against Burnley, Leno against Spurs

Aaron Ramsdale is set to start against Burnley this weekend, but Bernd Leno could return to the team against Tottenham Hotspur.

Referee says Harry Kane was reckless against Arsenal

Mark Clattenburg said Arsenal's penalty was right to stand and action should have been taken against Harry Kane for his dangerous barge on Gabriel.
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta centre celebrates with Thomas Partey left and Granit Xhaka after the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday March 14, 2021. Copyright: xulian Finney

How Mikel Arteta taught Jose Mourinho a lesson

Join Stephen Bradley, as he analyses Arsenal's superb 2-1 Premier League victory over Tottenham and just how they managed it.
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang right in the substitute s area in the stands during the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday March 14, 2021. Copyright: Julian Finney

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang punishment decided

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has learned what his punishment will be after he was benched for the Spurs game
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Emirates Stadium A view of a Tottenham Hotspur banner in the stands before the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday March 14, 2021 Copyright: Julian Finney

8: Who was Arsenal’s best-rated player vs Tottenham?

Arsenal defied most people's predictions to both both outplay and beat Spurs, so who was the highest rated player?
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Alexandre Lacazette before the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday March 14, 2021. Copyright: Julian Finney

Lacazette: This is for the fans, we missed them vs Tottenham

Alexandre Lacazette says the win over Tottenham was for the team but also the fans, who they missed in the stadium.
Thomas Partey of Arsenal battles for possession with Giorgos Masouras of Olympiacos during the UEFA Europa League match at Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus. Copyright: Focus Images

Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal injury situation pre-North London derby

Mikel Arteta says all of his substitutions against Olympiacos were tactical decisions, meaning the squad remains injury-free for now.
Tottenham Hotspur's Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho (L) consoles Tottenham Hotspur's English striker Harry Kane (R) as he leaves the pitch having picked up an injury during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Tottenham at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on January 1, 2020.

Jose Mourinho makes Harry Kane fitness claim ahead of North London derby

Harry Kane will be fit enough to play against Arsenal at the weekend despite a midweek knock, according to Jose Mourinho.
Mikel Arteta vs Burnley (Photo by Laurence Griffiths / POOL / AFP)

2 changes: How Arsenal could line up vs Tottenham Hotspur

After a win away in Greece, let's take a look at our Arsenal predicted lineup back in the Premier League at home to Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale and Harry Kane gesture during the Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday March 7, 2021. Copyright: John Walton

Gareth Bale insists Spurs are confident about facing Arsenal

Gareth Bale says Tottenham Hotspur will take confidence into the North London derby after their most recent win over Crystal Palace.

Mikel Arteta on unequal conditions ahead of Tottenham game

Mikel Arteta says he'd prefer both teams to have equal conditions leading up to the North London derby, following Spurs' recent fixture alteration.
FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 1193147331, 1207576912 - GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Jose Mourinho, head coach of Tottenham Hotspur (L) and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal. Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal meet in a Premier League match on July 12,2020 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London,England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** MUNICH, GERMANY - DECEMBER 10: Jose Mourinho, head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, looks on during a press conference at Allianz Arena on December 10, 2019 in Munich, Germany. Tottenham Hotspur will face FC Bayern Muenchen during the UEFA Champions League group B match on December 11, 2019. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Bongarts/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** PIRAEUS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg match between Olympiacos FC and Arsenal FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on February 20, 2020 in Piraeus, Greece. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta vs Jose Mourinho: The future vs the past

In north London's rivals, we find two managers in Mikel Arteta and Jose Mourinho who represent a star on the way up and one burning out.

Arsenal v Tottenham 1896: 2 Missing matches

As Arsenal play Spurs this weekend, I thought it might be fun to look at press reports from some of their earliest meetings, but I didn't expect to find two games that went unnoticed by stat collectors.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: A general view showing the score on the big screen during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on February 26, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Tottenham pip Arsenal in league table of the decade but Arsenal win overall

If Arsenal had only managed to hold on to a single point against Chelsea on Sunday they would have finished above Spurs in the League Table of the Decade, but even though they didn't, it's hardly anything for Spurs to be proud of.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal in action during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka’s goal-conceding error rate is as bad as you think it is

Granit Xhaka gave away yet another idiotic penalty against Spurs on Sunday, costing Arsenal all three points with another moment of total footballing madness, but, as we know, this isn't the first time he's done that.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Arsenal fans show their support during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Who shone and who stunk for Arsenal against Tottenham?

Arsenal could only manage a 2-2 draw against Tottenham on Sunday so who was our best player and who stunk the place up?
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with team mate Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Unai Emery and Granit Xhaka cost Arsenal 2 points against Tottenham

The final 28 minutes of Arsenal's game against Spurs was exactly what we were expecting before the match, it's just a pity Unai Emery ruined it for the first 62 with his team selection.
MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 30: Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of Tottenham looks on before the Audi Cup 2019 semi final match between Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur at Allianz Arena on July 30, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Mauricio Pochettino talks absolute nonsense about Arsenal

Mauricio Pochettino has said it would be a 'mistake' to compare Arsenal and Tottenham, despite the stadium move similarities, but the reasons he doesn't want you to compare are not what you think.
COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 15: Arsenal manager Unai Emery waves to fans at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on July 15, 2019 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Manager-cam: Arsenal to focus camera on Unai Emery during Tottenham match

Arsenal will reportedly provide a 'manager-cam' trained on Unai Emery throughout the North London derby on Sunday. That's according to a piece in the Mail...
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Tottenham are a mess, they hold no fear for Arsenal

Death, taxes and Spurs not winning at the Emirates. These are things you can count on as we head into the North London derby this weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Report: Nacho Monreal completes move to Real Sociedad, will not face Tottenham

Nacho Monreal has reportedly completed his move to Real Sociedad and will not face Tottenham on Sunday although he will be at the Emirates to say goodbye to everyone.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Spurs game will be 199th meeting: Who comes out on top?

Arsenal face Spurs this weekend in what will be the 199th meeting of the two sides and there is one clear winner, as if you didn't already know.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira: My 1st game against Spurs was an eye-opener

Lucas Torreira says he knows exactly what the North London derby means to Arsenal (and Spurs) fans as we head into another showdown this weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

They never learn: Lucas Moura certain Spurs will beat Arsenal

Tottenham's Lucas Moura believes Spurs will beat Arsenal on Sunday despite being unable to beat Newcastle at home.