Is Tottenham ready for an Emirates nightmare?
Arsenal: Strong form, strong defence
Since losing to Liverpool in August, Arsenal have been almost flawless across all competitions, picking up 12 wins and 2 draws. They entered this round four points ahead at the top, and their defensive record is remarkable — only three goals conceded in their other ten league matches.
At home, Arsenal have kept four clean sheets in five league games, with only Erling Haaland managing to score at the Emirates this season.
However, Mikel Arteta’s side slipped a little before the international break with a 2–2 draw at Sunderland, a reminder that any slip-up could prove costly in the title race.
Tottenham: Good away record but form dropping
Tottenham’s strong early-season form has faded. They have won just once in their last four Premier League matches (1 draw, 2 defeats), though they remain within touching distance of the Champions League places.
Their dramatic late collapse against Manchester United increased the pressure, and Thomas Frank must now deal with the club’s poor derby record — Spurs have won only one of their last six London derbies.
The one positive: Tottenham are still unbeaten away from home this season (4 wins, 1 draw), so the Emirates challenge might not be as daunting as usual.
Head-to-Head
Arsenal hold the longest winning run against Tottenham this century (three straight victories), and they are unbeaten in the last six derby meetings (5W, 1D).
At home, Arsenal have lost only once in their last 32 league games vs Spurs. They’ve scored at least twice in eight straight home derbies.
Trends
- Arsenal have scored five league goals in a row between half-time and the 60th minute.
- The Gunners have won all 13 competitive matches this season when scoring first.
- Only one of Tottenham’s last six matches saw both teams score.
- Spurs have led at half-time in just three of their 11 league games.
Players to Watch
Bukayo Saka has scored the opening goal for club or country in his last three starts and has been involved in six goals in his last four derby appearances.
For Spurs, Brennan Johnson is pushing for a starting place after scoring and assisting in Wales’ 7–1 win during the international break.
Absences
Arsenal are missing several key players, including Gabriel and Viktor Gyökeres.
Tottenham hope Mohammed Kudus will be fit, but Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani remain out.
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