Tottenham have not won against Arsenal in the Premier League since 2022.
Tottenham’s 2-2 draw to Manchester United was the final performance fans witnessed before the Premier League paused for the international break.
Guglielmo Vicario conceded in the final moments for Tottenham in a game that was filled with entertainment from beginning to end.
Thomas Frank has been under increasing pressure at Tottenham to deliver sporting results, and a win when Spurs take on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday would be a good start.
Thomas Frank must end unwanted Premier League record
Tottenham have failed to win against Arsenal in the Premier League since a 3-0 home victory in May 2022.
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In their last meeting, Tottenham triumphed in a 1-0 victory against Arsenal during pre-season.
However, Frank will be hoping to see that result translate into competitive football with a more convincing performance than a Pape Matar Sarr screamer, making all the difference.
Tottenham have an advantage over Arsenal
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes was injured during Brazil’s 2-0 win over Senegal over the international break.
While the extent of his injury is still unknown, Mikel Arteta could be without his most important defender for the North London derby.
However, the Lilywhites will not be without their hardships.
Lucas Bergvall returned to Tottenham from the Sweden national team camp due to his concussion sustained during Spurs’ 1-0 defeat to Chelsea earlier this month.
Meanwhile, it remains to be seen whether Mohammed Kudus or Sarr will start against the Gunners on Sunday.
But even if all three return in time for Sunday, Arsenal currently sit at the top of the Premier League table, having conceded just five goals this season. Indeed, Spurs’ rivals have been formidable, and it will take a lot to break them down.
However, given both teams’ injury concerns, a win will be a difficult task for both sides when they face off at the Emirates on 23 November.