football.london predicts the Arsenal team to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium
Arsenal take on Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby at the Emirates Stadium, with a spectacle expected from the Gunners and those in the stands. Mikel Arteta has been hit with the blow of Gabriel Magalhaes' injury at the worst time.
That said, there is hope that some returning players may be considered. The replacement of Gabriel will have a big job to do, and there are several who could fill in for the Brazilian.
With that said, Arteta needs to select a winning formula for the match that aims to get back to winning ways. Here is how football.london predicts the Gunners' boss might set up.
David Raya
The Spaniard let in two goals at Sunderland and was somewhat at fault for the late equaliser too. He hopes to get back to keeping clean sheets in this North London Derby.
Jurrien Timber
The right-back has been in brilliant form for the Gunners, and his job will likely be stopping the tricky Odobert from threatening the Arsenal right flank on Sunday.
Cristhian Mosquera
With Gabriel Magalhaes out, a player needs to come into the back line and having played the most this season, the Spaniard stands out as the obvious choice.
William Saliba
This means the Frenchman moves over to the left centre-half slot. This said, it could as easily be Piero Hincapie who is instead given the nod over Mosquera on the afternoon.
Riccardo Calafiori
Having missed both of the international matches for Italy and having not trained until the weekend, there remains a question over Calafiori, but Myles Lewis-Skelly will be waiting just in case he is needed.
Martin Zubimendi
The Spaniard is being talked up as the best in the world for his position by Spanish media after another goal for his country. He now faces his first-ever North London Derby.
Declan Rice
A man for the big occasion, but will he be able to deliver on the biggest stage and find a special delivery, or three, for the Gunners this weekend?
Eberechi Eze
The man who nearly joined Tottenham in the summer now faces them. Martin Odegaard is hoping to rejoin the squad soon as competition for places steps up, but Eze is likely to start.
Bukayo Saka
A man who loves a goal against his North London rivals and another one here would be vital in hopes of continuing to chase the Premier League title.
Mikel Merino
With still so many question marks over all three natural centre-forwards, it does look like Mikel Merino is the likeliest candidate to start. And with a great record in big games, that should be encouraging.
Leandro Trossard
Scored the winner in the same fixture last season, the in-form man of the group, Leandro Trossard, would love to be the hero again on Sunday.