It is time for the most important North London Derby in the history of Premier League to take shape with both Tottenham and Arsenal setting their sights on League title this season. Ahead of the kick-off, we bring you the official Tottenham vs Arsenal Team News from White Hart Lane.
Team news today sees Nacho Monreal, Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott left out of the squad with Arsene Wenger trusting Danny Welbeck to be the man to lead Arsenal’s attack against a well-drilled Spurs defense. There is a first league start for Mohamed Elneny as well.
As for Tottenham, Mauricio Pochettino has not made any substantial change. Dele Alli will play in a 3-man attack to support Harry Kane while Moussa Dembele returns to the lineup to play alongside Eric Dier is midfield.
Tottenham XI vs. Arsenal: Lloris; Walker, Alderweireld, Wimmer, Rose; Dembele, Dier; Lamela, Eriksen, Alli; Kane
Subs – Vorm, Davies, Trippier, Carroll, Chadli, Mason, Son
Arsenal XI vs. Spurs: Ospina; Bellerin, Mertesacker, Gabriel, Gibbs; Elneny, Coquelin; Ramsey, Özil, Sanchez; Welbeck
Subs – Macey, Chambers, Monreal, Flamini, Campbell, Giroud, Walcott
