Arsenal predicted lineup vs Tottenham - Premier League
- Arsenal looking to continue recent winning record in north London
- Mikel Arteta could pick David Raya ahead of Aaron Ramsdale for third game in a row
- Gabriel Martinelli is a fitness doubt with hamstring injury
Arsenal will look to maintain the feel-good vibe brought by two consecutive Premier League wins and a successful return to the Champions League when they host Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby on Sunday.
The Gunners made light work of PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday and have gone unbeaten while taking 13 points from their first five league games as they look to overtake a Spurs side sat ahead in second on goal difference.
Here's the XI manager Mikel Arteta may select to continue Arsenal's excellent recent record in the north London derby.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Tottenham (4-3-3)
GK: David Raya - Has kept two clean sheets in his first two Arsenal games, impressing immediately with his distribution while Aaron Ramsdale sits on the bench.
RB: Ben White - Struggled with Noa Lang in midweek but should retain his spot. Was the recipient of a rather strange and pointless 'Ben White 👏' social media post for a mundane passage of play during the league win at Everton.
CB: William Saliba - The France international's role in the build-up to Bukayo Saka's goal on Wednesday was described as "elite" by legendary striker Ian Wright on X (Twitter).
CB: Gabriel Magalhaes - Has his starting spot back after spending a few games on the bench and Arsenal have looked much more secure with their regular 2022/23 centre-back partnership.
LB: Oleksandr Zinchenko - Lost to Spurs twice while at Manchester City, being sent off during one Jose Mourinho masterclass, but showed no scares last season while helping Arsenal to two victories in this fixture.
CM: Martin Odegaard - Just signed a new contract in north London. The Gunners captain's creative battle with James Maddison should be enthralling.
CM: Declan Rice - It's a first taste of a north London derby for Rice, who enjoyed four wins over Tottenham at West Ham and played when Manuel Lanzini's rocket secured a dramatic 3-3 draw for the Irons in 2020/21.
CM: Fabio Vieira - The third midfield spot is up for grabs with Thomas Partey injured and Kai Havertz yet to convince. Vieira could be drafted into the starting XI after Havertz featured from the off against PSV.
RW: Bukayo Saka - Is in line to break an Arsenal appearance record should he feature on Sunday. Looking for his second NLD goal.
ST: Gabriel Jesus - Managed 69 minutes in his first start of the season in midweek and should start ahead of Eddie Nketiah, who'll remain a great option off the bench.
LW: Leandro Trossard - Gabriel Martinelli may not be fit in time to feature due to a hamstring problem, so Trossard - who scored his first Champions League goal in midweek - should start again.
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