The final international break of 2025 is over, paving the way for an exciting Premier League return as Arsenal takes on Tottenham Hotspur in the highly anticipated north London derby this Sunday at 11:30 am ET.
WATCH — Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur
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The Gunners currently sit at the top of the table with 26 points after 11 matches, enjoying a four-point lead over Manchester City and an eight-point gap from defending champions Liverpool, who are sitting in 8th. However, Arsenal is beginning to feel the pressure of injuries, with their first warning signs emerging just before the break when they conceded a stoppage-time equalizer in a 2-2 draw against newly promoted Sunderland. Several key attackers, including Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyokeres, and Noni Madueke, could potentially be back from injury to assist off the bench this weekend.
On the injury front, Tottenham Hotspur has once again found themselves at the mercy of absences, with four central midfielders and two strikers unable to play for Thomas Frank’s depleted squad. Consequently, Spurs have struggled to generate scoring opportunities, recording the 6th lowest xG in the league at 11.0 from 11 matches. In a similar situation to Arsenal, they have relied heavily on set pieces, boasting the 4th best attacking record with 19 goals. So far, Spurs have found the net six times from set pieces, compared to Arsenal’s impressive tally of 10 out of 20 total goals this season.
For real-time updates and highlights from Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur, refer to PST’s live blog coverage below.
How to watch Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur live, stream link, and start time
Kick-off time: 11:30 am ET, Sunday
Venue: Emirates Stadium — London
TV Channel: Peacock and NBCSN
Streaming: Watch live on Peacock
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Arsenal team news and key points
QUESTIONABLE: Martin Odegaard (knee – MORE), Gabriel Magalhaes (thigh – MORE), Kai Havertz (knee – MORE), Gabriel Jesus (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: Riccardo Calafiori (hip), Viktor Gyokeres (muscular – MORE), Noni Madueke (knee), Gabriel Martinelli (undisclosed)
Tottenham Hotspur team news and key points
OUT: Archie Gray (calf), Ben Davies (thigh), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Yves Bissouma (undisclosed), James Maddison (torn ACL – MORE), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Radu Dragusin (knee), Kota Takai (foot), Randal Kolo Muani (jaw)
QUESTIONABLE: Mohammed Kudus (knock), Lucas Bergvall (concussion), Pape Matar Sarr (undisclosed)
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Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction
This matchup promises to be intense and fiercely contested, with both teams likely focusing on maintaining defensive stability. Ultimately, the depth of talent on either side could prove decisive in the closing stages of the match. Prediction: Arsenal 1-0 Spurs.