The North London Derby is set to light up Wednesday night as Arsenal host Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium. Both sides are navigating challenging seasons riddled with injuries, but the stakes remain high in one of English football’s fiercest rivalries.
Match Details
- Location: Emirates Stadium, London, England
- Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: Simon Hooper
- VAR: Peter Bankes
Recent Form
Arsenal
- Arsenal 1-1 (3-5p) Man Utd (FA Cup)
- Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle (Carabao Cup)
- Brighton 1-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Brentford 1-3 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Arsenal 1-0 Ipswich (Premier League)
Tottenham
- Tamworth 0-3 (AET) Tottenham (FA Cup)
- Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool (Carabao Cup)
- Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle (Premier League)
- Tottenham 2-2 Wolves (Premier League)
- Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham (Premier League)
Team News
Arsenal
Arsenal’s injury woes deepened after Gabriel Jesus suffered a devastating ACL injury in the FA Cup loss to Manchester United. Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri remain out, and Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are sidelined long-term.
Riccardo Calafiori is a doubt with a muscle issue, which could see Myles Lewis-Skelly deputize at left-back again. However, Jurrien Timber and Jorginho, who were substituted against United, are expected to be available.
Tottenham
Tottenham’s defensive injury crisis continues, with Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, and Wilson Odobert unavailable.
Rodrigo Bentancur is out due to a concussion, but Richarlison and Ben Davies could return to the squad. Young goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky is set to make his third start after impressing in his early appearances.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Raya
Defenders: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly
Midfielders: Partey, Rice, Odegaard
Forwards: Sterling, Havertz, Martinelli
Tottenham (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Kinsky
Defenders: Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence
Midfielders: Bissouma, Bergvall, Maddison
Forwards: Kulusevski, Solanke, Son
Match Prediction
Arsenal have struggled to convert their dominance into goals, especially without Saka’s cutting edge. Their control in midfield, led by Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, will likely frustrate Tottenham, who remain resilient despite their defensive absences.
However, Spurs have shown flashes of improvement, with James Maddison pulling the strings in midfield and Son Heung-min providing a consistent threat in attack. The young Kinsky has also brought stability to their backline, which could prove vital in a high-stakes derby.
Expect a tense and tactical affair, with late drama potentially deciding the outcome. Both teams may ultimately have to settle for a share of the spoils.
Prediction: Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham
