Second-placed Arsenal will host 12th-placed Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium in Holoway on January 15. Arsenal come into the match after a 1-1 draw against Manchester United, with Gabriel Magalhaes equalizing for the Gunners after Bruno Fernandes’ goal. Meanwhile, Spurs are riding a wave of momentum following two consecutive victories in the EFL Cup and FA Cup.
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: Match Preview
In their last five encounters, Arsenal have secured two victories, alongside two draws and one defeat. They have faced significant setbacks in their recent home fixtures, with underwhelming attacking performances saw them exiting from both the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. It is worth noting that they have managed to keep clean sheets in their last four Premier League matches at the Emirates, which suggests their abilities to bounce back.
Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, have struggled to find consistency in their recent encounters. Their Premier League form is disappointing as they have earned just one point from their last 12. They will need to overcome their struggles to secure crucial points in this match.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Sterling, Havertz, Trossard
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup
Kinsky; Porro, Gray, Dragusin, Spence; Bergvall, Sarr, Maddison; Kulusevski, Solanke, Son
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: Head-to-Head
In the 68 meetings between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, the Gunners have the upper hand with 29 wins. Spurs have claimed 15 victories, while the two sides have drawn 24 times.
Date | Match | Competition |
15/09/2024 | Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Arsenal | Premier League |
28/04/2024 | Tottenham Hotspur 2-3 Arsenal | Premier League |
24/09/2023 | Arsenal Tottenham 2-2 Hotspur | Premier League |
15/01/2023 | Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Arsenal | Premier League |
01/10/2022 | Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League |
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Gabriel Jesus will miss this North London derby after suffering a knee injury in the loss to Manchester United. Meanwhile, Arsenal continue to midd Ethan Nwaneri (muscle), Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Ben White (knee), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), and Riccardo Calafiori (muscle injury).
Tottenham Hotspur’s Destiny Udogie, Ben Davies, Richarlison, Micky van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, Wilson Odobert, Cristian Romero, and Rodrigo Bentancur are yet to recover from respective injuries. Fraser Forster could make his return after recovering from an illness, while new signing Antonin Kinsky will make his debut in the competition. Additionally, Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, and Lucas Bergvall are expected to retain their spots in the starting lineup.
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: Where to Watch
Match Day: January 15, 2025
Match Time: 3:00 PM ET
Venue: Emirates Stadium in Holloway
Television Broadcast:
- In the USA– NBC Sports (NBC, NBCSN), USA Network
- In the UK- Sky Sports, BT Sport, Amazon Prime Video
Live Streaming:
- In the USA: Peacock, FuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
- In the UK: NOW TV, Amazon Prime Video
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: Match Prediction
The highly-anticipated North London derby will see a fierce battle between two teams, who are coming off exhausting FA Cup gamez following their EFL Cup efforts. Home advantage and Spurs’ inconsistency is likely to allow the Gunners to secure a comfortable win.
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Result: 1-1 Draw