Arsenal are getting ready to face Tottenham in an important North London Derby. The Gunners need a win after drawing with Brighton before the international break, while Tottenham are looking for just their second victory of the season. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta recently signed a new contract until 2027, but he is under pressure to deliver a league title. With a tough match against Manchester City coming up, winning this derby is crucial.
Arteta faces the challenge of missing key players and possibly adding new ones to the lineup. David Raya is expected to start in goal, while Ben White, William Saliba, and Gabriel Magalhaes will form the defense. The left-back position is still uncertain, with Jurrien Timber not performing strongly enough, so Riccardo Calafiori could get a chance after doing well in the Brighton game.
In midfield, Jorginho and Thomas Partey are likely to start due to injuries, but who will replace captain Martin Odegaard is a big question. If Gabriel Jesus returns to fitness, Kai Havertz could play as a second striker behind him, as they worked well together during pre-season against Bayer Leverkusen.
Bukayo Saka will definitely start, but Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard haven’t been in great form recently. This might give new signing Raheem Sterling a chance to start in the derby, after impressing fans in training, and it could be the perfect opportunity for him to make an impact.
Possible lineups For Arsenal vs Tottenham: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Jorginho, Partey, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Sterling
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