Arsenal and Tottenham are both set to be without a number of key players for Sunday's North London Derby, with a host of stars currently side-lined through injury
As many as 19 players could be absent from Sunday's North London derby, with both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur hit by a wave of injuries. Mikel Arteta's Gunners are set to welcome Thomas Frank's Lilywhites in a fierce contest for local bragging rights this weekend, following a two-week international break.
Despite the anticipation amongst fans who will be flocking down Holloway Road and into the Emirates Stadium, neither team will be entering the match at full strength. That's because a number of first-team stars are currently sidelined through injury and will likely miss the game altogether.
Mirror Football provides a comprehensive breakdown of the latest injury news for both Arsenal and Spurs as the crucial game looms.
Arsenal
Arsenal may have to face Spurs without nine key players this weekend. Despite their current surge in the Premier League, sitting comfortably at the top with a four-point lead over Manchester City, Arteta's impressive run hasn't been without its challenges.
Gabriel was substituted 64 minutes into Brazil's friendly against Senegal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday due to a knee injury. The knock could see the 27-year-old sidelined for at least four weeks, while there are also concerns that he might not return to action until January.
In other news, Jurrien Timber received treatment for an apparent knee injury during the Netherlands' match against Lithuania on Monday. Despite appearing to be in considerable pain and being substituted at the hour mark, Timber later posted a reassuring message on social media, suggesting that the injury isn't too serious.
In the meantime, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard are still on the mend from their respective knee injuries, and it's possible that Sunday's match may come too soon for either to return. Viktor Gyokeres was left out of Sweden's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland or Slovenia due to a hamstring injury he sustained against Burnley earlier this month, while Riccardo Calafiori returned to the UK from Italy duty due to a hip problem.
Gabriel Martinelli continues his recovery from a thigh injury he picked up against Crystal Palace in late October, with a return expected in early December. Noni Madueke remains out of action with a knee injury he suffered in September.
Finally, Gabriel Jesus is still on the sidelines for Arsenal after undergoing surgery for an ACL injury he sustained in January. Although he's close to making a comeback, it's reported that he won't be ready for selection until December.
Spurs
Tottenham are heading into Sunday's match against Arsenal with a whopping 10 players currently injured. Lucas Bergvall had to withdraw from the Sweden squad due to ongoing concussion issues, and updates from his national team suggest he might still be grappling with the problem, casting doubt over his availability to face Arsenal.
French reports also indicate that Randal Kolo Muani fractured his jaw during Spurs' 2-2 draw with Manchester United before the international break, which will keep him out of action until at least December, while Dominic Solanke hasn't featured for the Lilywhites since sustaining an ankle injury in August.
James Maddison isn't expected to return until May 2026 due to an ACL injury, while Dejan Kulusevski is nursing a knee injury from May and is set to return in January. Radu Dragusin is also recovering from an ACL injury and isn't expected to play for Spurs until next month, while Archie Gray could miss the short trip to Arsenal due to a minor calf issue.
In addition, Ben Davies, Yves Bissouma and Kota Takai could all be absent for the North London Derby.