Arsenal is still leading the 2025-2026 Premier League rankings - Photo: REUTERS
The North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham will take place at 11:30 p.m. today (November 23) within the framework of round 12 of the 2025-2026 Premier League season.
Playing at the "fortress" Emirates, where Arsenal have only conceded 1 goal since the beginning of the season. But the storm of injuries that swept through the squad after the FIFA Days in November is putting coach Mikel Arteta in an unprecedented difficult position.
The loss of steel center-back Gabriel Magalhaes until the end of 2025 is a heavy blow to the home team's defense system.
Not only that, alternatives like Riccardo Calafiori are also left open to play. This forces Mr. Arteta to put his faith in new recruits or makeshift options like Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie.
The lack of familiar connection in defense could be a "weak point" for Tottenham to exploit. Especially when the "roosters" are possessing the most impressive away record in the tournament with 13/15 maximum points when away from home.
On the other side of the front line, although Tottenham also lacked key players like Solanke or Maddison, coach Thomas Frank proved he knew how to handle things.
The timely return of Pape Sarr and Randal Kolo Muani provides the necessary muscular strength for speedy counter-attacks.
In particular, the expected attacking trio of Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Richarlison possess enough speed and technique to disrupt Arsenal's "patchwork" defense.
Statistics show that Tottenham always know how to score away goals this season, they have every chance of scoring against goalkeeper David Raya.
Bookmakers still lean more towards Arsenal when giving Tottenham a handicap of 1.25 goals for the whole match (0.5 goals in the first 45 minutes). Meanwhile, the over/under of the match is 2.75 goals (1.25 goals in the first half).
Tottenham (white shirt) just had a dramatic draw against Man United in the previous round - Photo: REUTERS
Head-to-head history shows that North London derbies are rarely dull. 11 of the last 12 encounters have seen goals scored in the first half. With Arsenal needing to win to maintain their distance from the chasing pack, and Tottenham desperate for points to get back into the top four, an open game is to be expected.
Arsenal have home advantage and the brilliance of individuals like Saka or new signing Eze, but Tottenham have tenacity and the ability to take advantage of their opponents' mistakes.
Expert Michael Owen believes that Arsenal's defensive instability will be the key factor preventing them from keeping a clean sheet in this match.
According to the Sports Mole supercomputer, Arsenal's winning chance is 45%. Tottenham's winning chance is 25% and there is a 30% chance of a draw.
In the context of "attacking and defending", a draw with many goals scored will be the most likely scenario.
Arsenal may still be unbeaten, but being held to a draw by Tottenham at home will make the title race more dramatic than ever.
Expected lineup:
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Mosquera, Hincapie; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Merino, Trossard.
Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Sarr; Kudus, Simons, Odobert; Richarlison.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/du-doan-ti-so-ngoai-hang-anh-tottenham-cam-chan-arsenal-20251122222317031.htm
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