Arsenal vs Tottenham tips: Gunners to edge thriller at the Emirates

Oh, what a game. Arteta against big Ange. Two teams in fine form. Expressive, expansive football, the way Spurs are playing. 

Much anticipated North London derby but I just think, being at the Emirates… Spurs have won one Premier League game away at Arsenal in their last 30, whether that’s at the Emirates or the old Highbury. 

I think it will be a tough game, it’s a tough one to call. I think both teams will score, Gabriel Jesus, if he gets a start, will get on the scoresheet.  

You’ve got to look at Kulusevski. Two fantastic players. Both teams to score, I’m going Arsenal 2-1. 

Robbie’s tip: Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur team news

Jurrien Timber, Mohamed Elneny and Thomas Partey remain on the sidelines which hurts Arsenal’s defensive depth, but Gabriel Martinelli could return in attack.

Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard all scored in the Champions League, but Kai Havertz and Eddie Nketiah could feature as Mikel Arteta rotates his squad.

Visitors Tottenham have had a full week to prepare for this match. Ange Postecoglou will be without Ivan Perisic, Rodrigo Bentancur and Ryan Sessegnon, but Giovanni Lo Celso could return.

Heung-Min Son and James Maddison have done enough to keep their places but Richarlison could replace one of Manor Solomon or Dejan Kulusevski.

Key stats

- The home side has scored at least twice in seven consecutive Premier League meetings.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in 12 Premier League matches against Tottenham at the Emirates.
- This fixture has averaged 3.18 goals per game since 2010.

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Arsenal did well to navigate a potential banana skin against PSV midweek. The Gunners made light work of a team in flux but could have been caught looking ahead.

Last week’s 1-0 win at Everton coupled with victory against Manchester United was the perfect tonic for Arteta’s team after dropping points against Fulham.

Since being let off the hook against Nottingham Forest, Arsenal have been considerably the better team in all five fixtures, scoring nine times.

But despite having lost just twice in 25 home matches, it doesn’t often feel like Arteta’s side have total control.

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21 of the previous 25 visitors have found the net at the Emirates with Arsenal conceding an average of 1.28 goals per game during that run-in.

Their strength is their ability to score goals and turn games on their head in key moments. They’ve averaged 2.8 goals per game during that 25-game run-in.

Spurs’ new style probably also lends itself to outscoring teams rather than having complete control over a match and there’s likely to be a few hairy moments in possession on Sunday.

Equally, Arsenal leave gaps to exploit and it would be a surprise if the visitors don’t find their way through in this match.

Arsenal to win

Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score