North London Derby Preview: Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur – Premier League

The Premier League's fiercest rivalry reignites tomorrow as Arsenal host Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in the first North London Derby of the 2025/26 season

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North London Derby Preview: Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur – Premier League

The Premier League's fiercest rivalry reignites tomorrow as Arsenal host Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in the first North London Derby of the 2025/26 season.

This clash, the 198th edition of the fixture, pits the league leaders against a resurgent Spurs side chasing European qualification.

With Arsenal chasing a fourth straight derby win—their longest streak since 1989—and Tottenham unbeaten on the road, expect high stakes, set-piece battles, and "controlled chaos," as Tottenham's manager Thomas Frank puts it.

Below is a thorough match preview.

Match Details:

NAME: Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur
DATE: Sunday, Nov 23, 2025
TIME: 4:30 PM UK (11:30 AM EST, 15:30 UTC)
VENUE: Emirates Stadium

When is Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur?

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur is scheduled for an 4.30 pm UK kick-off on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

How to watch?

JioHotstar in India, Sky Sports in the UK, Peacock in the US & fuboTV Canada in Canada will all be airing live coverage of the event.

Match Preview

Live Match

GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham (Eze, 41')

OF COURSE IT HAD TO BE EZE!

The Arsenal man evades a couple of challenges and hits a low powerful shot which beats Vicario and doubles the Gunners' lead.

Arsenal in full control here against a passive Spurs and they're well on course to go six points clear at the top.

GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham (Trossard, 36')

THERE'S THE ARSENAL BREAKTHROUGH!

What a ball from Merino to find Trossard in the box. It's a scrappy finish as his shot deflects off Van de Ven and finds the bottom corner but Arsenal won't care as they earn a deserved opener.

Udogie is the one playing him onside.

Joy for Arsenal, who have the opening they so needed.

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Team News

Arsenal Team News

Out: Gabriel Magalhães (hamstring, out until late 2025 – massive blow, as Arsenal win 67.6% of games he starts), Martin Ødegaard (long-term), Kai Havertz (knee, return Dec 2025), Gabriel Jesus (recent return but unfit), Riccardo Calafiori (hip, not training yet).

Doubts: Viktor Gyökeres (muscle), Gabriel Martinelli (unspecified), Noni Madueke (minor).

Mikel Arteta is secretive but hinted at a possible 3-5-2 shift with Piero Hincapié or Cristhian Mosquera covering Gabriel's absence. Squad depth has improved, allowing resilience.

Tottenham Hotspur Team News

Out: Dominic Solanke (ankle), Yves Bissouma (ankle), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), James Maddison (ACL).

Available: Pape Matar Sarr, Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Bergvall, Randal Kolo Muani, Archie Gray, Ben Davies, Radu Drăgușin (edging back from ACL).

Frank has selection headaches from returns but praised Micky van de Ven's form.

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Match Summary

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Predicted starting lineup

Arsenal possible starting lineup: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapié, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Rice, Eze; Saka, Merino, Trossard.

Tottenham possible starting lineup: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Sarr; Johnson, Simons, Kudus; Richarlison.

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