Arsenal take on Tottenham in a pivotal north London derby this Wednesday night at the Emirates, with both teams under pressure to secure a vital result.
The Gunners are reeling from an FA Cup third-round exit, losing to Manchester United on penalties. Despite that setback, Arsenal remain in the hunt for the Premier League title.
A win against Spurs would move them within four points of leaders Liverpool, though their inconsistency—winning just 11 of 20 league matches—threatens to derail their ambitions.
Tottenham, on the other hand, are enduring a tough league campaign. Currently 13th in the table, they’ve collected just one point from their last four games.
Manager Ange Postecoglou has drawn praise for cup performances, but mounting injuries—including absences of key defenders, their first-choice goalkeeper, and now forward Timo Werner—have undermined their league efforts.
The match begins at 8 PM on Wednesday, January 15, airing live on TNT Sports 1 and streaming on Discovery+
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Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus is sidelined for the season following an ACL injury, adding to their injury woes. Bukayo Saka, Ben White, Ethan Nwaneri, and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also unavailable, though Riccardo Calafiori could return.
This high-stakes clash is set to define both teams’ seasons, with Arsenal fighting for the title and Tottenham scrambling to restore pride amidst adversity.