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It is one of the biggest fixtures in the Premier League calendar on Sunday as Arsenal play host to Tottenham Hotspur in the first North London Derby of the season.

The North London Derby is always one of the most highly anticipated matches in the campaign, with Gary Neville describing it as "one of his favourite games" in the calendar.

Arsenal sit proudly at the top of the Premier League table going into the contest, knowing that, after results on Saturday, they can open up a six-point lead at the top of the table with victory over their fierce rivals.

Spurs, meanwhile, are eighth, but can move up into fourth with victory. That will be no mean feat, however, with the Lilywhites having not won on Arsenal soil since 2010.

The fixture will be missing some key players, with as many as 20 potentially out of action. Here GIVEMESPORT takes a look at the latest team news and give our predicted teams for the massive clash.

Arsenal team news

Arsenal will be without influential centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes for the visit of Spurs, after the defender picked up a knock on international duty with Brazil. Mikel Arteta confirmed in his pre-match press conference that the defender will be out for "weeks".

He said: "Gabriel unfortunately picked up an injury with the Brazilian national team and he's going to be out for weeks."

Riccardo Calafiori missed joining up with Italy during the international break and he is also a doubt for the clash, with Arteta saying: "He's been carrying a few things, and we have to bring him back, and he hasn't trained yet, so tomorrow we have another training session and see how he is."

Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard and Noni Madueke are all closing in on a return to action, but this may come too soon for all of them. Viktor Gyokeres is set to miss the match too, while there are also doubts over Gabriel Martinelli.

It means Arteta does not have too much to choose from when it comes to naming his side for the big match.

Arsenal predicted team: Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Saliba, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Rice, Eze; Saka, Merino, Trossard.

Tottenham team news

Thomas Frank had a number of injury issues himself, heading into the match, but he gave a positive update on many of those concerns in his pre-match press conference.

Pape Matar Sarr picked up a knock on international duty and it was feared he could miss the match across north London. There were also concerns over Lucas Bergvall, Mohammed Kudus and Randal Kolo Muani, but it seems all are ready to play again.

Frank said: "They are good, most of them. Pape trained today. He's ready, available. Lucas trained today. Ready, available. Kolo Muani, yes. Trained today. Available, of course has a mask [he] needs to play with. He [Kudus] trained today as well, so that is good."

Frank also delivered an updated on Ben Davies, Archie Gray and Kota Takai, saying the trio have also trained with the team and are back in contention.

That means that James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin and Dominic Solanke remain the only ones on the sidelines currently.

Tottenham are actively looking to sign a new ‘world-class’ goalkeeper in January to replace Guglielmo Vicario, Daily Mail journalist Matt Barlow has revealed.

The North London side are aiming for a busy start to 2026 as they search for several reinforcements to Thomas Frank’s squad, which has started the season with five wins in 11 Premier League games.

Spurs are claimed to be looking at signings on both ends of the pitch, with a top-tier striker and a new goalkeeper on the agenda at the turn of the year.

While a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has been mooted, the Lilywhites have yet to pinpoint any clear targets for either position, as options are expected to be limited in January.

Tottenham signed goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky during the last winter transfer window. The Czech international has made 12 appearances since his arrival, including two in the Carabao Cup this season.

Tottenham Looking for New Goalkeeper and Striker

According to Barlow, Tottenham are prioritising the signing of a new centre-forward in January, but whether there will be a new arrival may depend on Dominic Solanke’s fitness.

The England international has only made three appearances for Frank’s team this term, having been out with an injury, but his return is anticipated soon, potentially before the end of the year.

Tottenham are also paying close attention to their goalkeeper situation, amid question marks over Vicario – the Italy international is occasionally exposed on set-pieces and has faced criticism for not fully commanding his penalty area.

The Udine-born keeper has been Spurs’ first-choice in goal ever since joining from Serie A side Empoli in the summer of 2023, making 90 appearances, conceding 119 goals and keeping 23 clean sheets.

He was forced to miss over three months following an ankle injury last season, which saw Spurs bring in Kinsky in January as an emergency addition in goal.

The Czech international made eight appearances under Ange Postecoglou last term, keeping three clean sheets and conceding 17 goals.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Vicario has kept four clean sheets in 11 Premier League games this season.

After starting the season with just one loss in their opening seven games, Tottenham have slowed down recently, picking up just four points from their last 12.

Frank’s side are sitting fifth in the league after 11 games and next take on Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday.

Both Arsenal and Tottenham have been hit with injury crises ahead of this Sunday’s North London Derby, with up to 20 players set to be sidelined for the Emirates Stadium clash. This fixture is usually among the fiercest in English football, and while dramatic moments have not failed to live up to expectations in recent seasons, this weekend’s 198th meeting between the two London sides could end up proving slightly anti-climactic.

The Gunners have no doubt made light work of derby day in recent seasons, having not lost to their biggest rivals since 2022 - winning five of the last six encounters and drawing the other 2-2. But with just three places and eight points separating the two sides in the Premier League after 11 games, there is hope that this could be the most hotly contested edition in recent memory.

Needless to say, however, the selection headaches for both Mikel Arteta and Thomas Frank mean Sunday afternoon’s titanic battle has become a whole lot more unpredictable. Astonishingly, Gabriel’s injury during Brazil’s mostly meaningless friendly with Senegal, which could see him miss up to two months, is just the tip of the iceberg in a series of setbacks that could take the sting out of the contest.

Up to 20 Players Unavailable For Arsenal vs Tottenham

Indeed, Gabriel is the biggest name out for Arteta, with the Brazilian defender’s aerial prowess being a major reason the Gunners have had so much success from set-pieces this season, scoring via their dead-ball superiority on 11 occasions. Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke also remain sidelined with injuries, with Kai Havertz' hopes of returning before the end of the year after picking up an ACL injury having been made more difficult after a relapse during his recovery.

Gabriel Martinelli is nearing a return, but Sunday may come too soon. Elsewhere, the extent of Viktor Gyokeres’ injury remains unknown, which could force his manager into shoehorning midfielder Mikel Merino into attack, as he had to do last season, while captain Martin Odegaard’s knee injury, his second setback of the season already, is expected to keep him out until December. See Arsenal's full injury list below:

Tottenham, however, have up to 13 players unavailable, showing that Arsenal may not be in the worst position after all. James Maddison is out for the season with an ACL injury, while Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin, Yves Bissouma, and Archie Gray have all been sidelined for most, if not all, of the 2025/26 campaign so far.

Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has been one of the Premier League's most impressive performers of the season so far, with several top flight giants interested in his signature ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.

Reports emerged earlier this week that Semenyo's release clause is set at £65m by the Cherries, but is not valued for the full duration of the mid-season window, to allow Bournemouth to identify a potential replacement for the Ghanian international if he does make a big-money move in January.

As well as the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United, Tottenham are eyeing a January move for Semenyo, who has continued his impressive form from last season into the current campaign with six goals and three assists from the opening 11 top flight fixtures.

Given the lofty interest in 25-year-old Semenyo's signature, the aforementioned suitors may utilise a swap deal as a bargaining chip with Bournemouth.

Here, GIVEMESPORT runs through three Spurs players that could be included to help add the in-form forward to Thomas Frank's squad.

Three Players Tottenham Could Use in Semenyo Swap Deal with Bournemouth

Yves Bissouma

Mali international Yves Bissouma is currently on the sidelines at Spurs, and is yet to make an appearance yet this season, but is expected to return from injury later this month as he hopes to make an impression on Frank.

In his three years at Tottenham after arriving from Brighton, Bissouma has struggled to find a consistent run of form, and may find minutes hard to come by in the holding midfield role upon his return as a result of Joao Palhinha's presence.

Bournemouth are well stocked in central midfield with duo Tyler Adams and Alex Scott, but Bissouma could offer the South Coast outfit a potential succession plan if suitors come in for England international Scott in the summer.

On Bissouma's part, working under Andoni Iraolo at the Vitality Stadium could be the fresh start his dwindling career seemingly requires.

Manor Solomon

Manor Solomon shone away from Spurs last season on loan at Leeds United, notching ten goals and 12 assists in the Championship to help Daniel Farke's side return to the Premier League as second tier champions.

This term, the Israeli winger proved surplus to requirements once again for Tottenham with his loan switch to La Liga side Villareal, where he has managed just six appearances due to a back injury.

Before his knock, however, 26-year-old Solomon was in fine form once again, getting off the mark for the Spanish side in La Liga and managing a hat-trick of assists in the 6-0 Copa del Rey win over Ciudad Lucena.

With Semenyo potentially poised to depart, Spurs could use the former Shaktar Donetsk forward as a sweetener in the deal by cutting his Spanish stint short and offering him to the Cherries as an option to soften the blow of losing the £65m-rated forward.

Richarlison

Frank would undoubtedly be reluctant to part ways with his side's current top Premier League goalscorer, Richarlison, but it could prove to be the most sensible long-term option amid the aim to bring Semenyo to Spurs.

Brazilian Richarlison has four goals and two assists to his name already in the top flight this term, with the latest being his injury-time strike against the Red Devils, but his general performances have been far less than impressive than his output.

With ex-Bournemouth ace Dominic Solanke and PSG loanee Randal Kolo Muani set to return from injury, Richarlison may find minutes difficult to come by as the season progresses, and Frank's attack would be a far more dangerous proposition with Semenyo instead of the former Everton star.

Richarlison's compatriot Evanilson has managed just one goal in his nine Premier League outings so far, and the Cherries could therefore add some much-needed strength in depth to their centre-forward ranks by mitigating the seemingly impending exit of Semenyo with the 54-capped Brazilian international.

Domestic football is set to resume this weekend following the conclusion of the November international break, with Arsenal and Tottenham locking horns on Sunday. But, following Michael Oliver's appointment as the game's referee, a concerning statistic has come to light which has left Gunners supporters irate.

The North London derby has a reputation for being one of the biggest in British football and one of the most hotly contested matches on the calendar. With just four miles separating the two teams, game days can get incredibly tense as both sets of supporters seek bragging rights.

It's also given rise to some infamous moments in the English game, including when Arsene Wenger's 'Invincibles' wrapped up the Premier League in a 2-2 draw way back in 2004. Arsenal, often the victors in the tie, will be hoping to seal three points this time around and extend their lead at the division's summit.

Oliver's Disciplinary Record vs Arsenal Emerges

With so much on the line, it would not be a surprise to see tempers boil over during the match. And that has led to a concerning statistic about Oliver emerging following confirmation that he will be taking charge of an Arsenal match for the first time in 10 months.

The numbers demonstrate that he has shown cards to players in red and white more frequently than any other club. Oliver has taken charge of 55 games involving the Gunners — the only team he's been involved with more is Liverpool (60 games). Despite that, he's shown more yellow cards to Arsenal than any other team, with their players booked 97 times under his watch.

He has also shown more red cards to Arsenal than any other club in his career, the most recent of which came when he sent off Myles Lewis-Skelly against Wolverhampton Wanderers in January this year — the last time he refereed a game involving the north Londoners. Their tally of eight outstrips Tottenham by three, with the Lilywhites also shown fewer yellows than their rivals.

Arsenal Fans React to Oliver's Appointment

Although Oliver only ranks ninth among officials for yellow cards shown this season, despite taking charge of the joint-most games so far, Arsenal supporters are still far from happy about him being in charge of the upcoming derby. Some have cited his decision to send Lewis-Skelly off as a reason why he should not be taking charge of the game now.

One supporter wrote: "They have brought back Michael Oliver to referee a game involving Arsenal for the first time since last season when he sent off Lewis Skelly against Wolves. PGMOL we’re watching you."

Another shared the same feelings, stating that supporters in attendance had to prevent controversial decisions with outcry from the stands: "Michael Oliver will be in charge of Sunday's North London Derby at the Emirates Stadium. It will be the first Arsenal game he has taken charge of since he incorrectly sent off Myles Lewis-Skelly in the game at Wolves back in January.

"It’s at the Emirates. The Arsenal fans have a huge part to play on Sunday. Shout for every single decision. We cannot let Michael Oliver do us over again."

A final fan then said: "This is the first time Michael Oliver has officiated an Arsenal match since the bizarre Myles Lewis-Skelly red card against Wolves in January. I’m not one for a conspiracy theory because I think all of the English referees are useless apart from Sam Barrott.

"Oliver’s record whilst in charge of Arsenal is odd. The amount of red cards per foul is way higher than other teams, the made up rules for red cards (MLS vs. Wolves, Martinelli double yellow vs. Wolves, Trossard red vs. City, Kovacic escaping red at the Emirates and the list goes on…)."

What Jose Mourinho said to Troy Parrott during their time together at Tottenham looks very interesting now after the striker became Ireland’s hero in a dramatic, edge-of-your-seat 3-2 win over Hungary on Sunday afternoon. The AZ Alkmaar forward scored a hat-trick - capped by a 95th-minute tap-in - to help the Boys in Green qualify for the World Cup playoffs.

It was the latest in a run of impressive performances, and the 23-year-old is now being linked with a return to the Premier League just a year after leaving north London. Seven goal involvements in the Eredivisie marked the start of a major turnaround for the Irishman, and his heroics for his country have sent his reputation soaring. Watch his winning goal below:

Still young, Parrott is stitching together a redemption arc at exactly the right moment, but his luck in front of goal hasn’t always looked this good. He played only four times for Tottenham, failed to score, and spent most of his five-year stint out on loan. But a conversation with Mourinho - though brief - might just have been the making of him.

What Mourinho Said To Troy Parrott at Tottenham

Parrott also scored both goals as the Boys in Green stunned Portugal 2-0 on Thursday in his hometown of Dublin, in a week that probably couldn't have been any more perfect for him and his teammates.

But while having initially drawn comparisons to Robbie Keane early into his Tottenham career, it never worked out in north London for the highly-rated youngster, with Mourinho having some choice words for him in March 2020 when Parrott was Tottenham's only fit striker.

He told him to stop thinking that he was 'too good' to still be playing for their under-23s when he'd been training with the first-team all season. As per the Mirror, he said:

"I told him before the [youth team] game: 'Every time you play with the kids of your age, you have to show your colleagues why you are the privileged one' because it was something he was not doing.

"Every time he was playing with the kids, he was playing with the mentality of, 'I shouldn't be here' or, 'I am too good to be here'. I had exactly the same words with Scott McTominay [at Manchester United]."

The now-Benfica manager continued: "He was not loved in his age group because he was not there with the right frame of mind. The moment we started changing that lots of things started changing for him. Troy cannot go there [the underage teams] with discontent, contempt.

"It is a process. So everything goes very, very well. But this is a world where lots of people don't even know if Troy has long hair or short hair, or is blond or is dark. They don't even know that, and they speak about Troy, Troy, Troy. There was a guy behind me on the bench the other day: 'Play Troy, play Troy'. I don't think he knows Troy."

Parrott now plays with the humility of a seasoned striker, and his stock this season is only going to keep rising. While he once had the talk of a young forward who knew he was good, he now has the walk - and the swagger - to back it up. Nobody will ever know exactly how much of his turnaround can be attributed to Mourinho, but he has certainly framed his mindset differently since leaving Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur inserted a 20% sell-on clause into the deal when they sold Republic of Ireland hero Troy Parrott to AZ Alkmaar in the summer of 2024.

The striker has become the talk of European football in recent days after he followed up a brace in Ireland's 2-0 win against Portugal with a stunning hat-trick - including a last-gasp winner - in the 3-2 victory against Hungary on Sunday evening.

It completed a remarkable turnaround for his nation as their third successive win catapulted them into a playoff for the 2026 World Cup, a scenario which seemed impossible just a few weeks ago.

Tottenham Inserted Sell-on Clause into Parrott Exit Deal

Parrott was once tipped as the next Harry Kane at Tottenham, but after five loan spells away and a lack of first-team minutes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Spurs finally decided to cash in on the striker in 2024.

The north London outfit sold Parrott for £6.7m and, according to Football London, they inserted a 20% sell-on clause ahead of any potential future transfer for the 23-year-old.

That move could be on the cards sooner rather than later following his exploits at international level for Ireland, coupled with his prolific form in front of goal for AZ.

Despite some injury issues this season, Parrott has 13 goals in 14 matches for the Dutch outfit in all competitions, having scored 20 in 47 last term.

£6.7m is beginning to look like a bit of a bargain with Everton among the Premier League clubs already being linked with a move for the Irishman.

Tottenham Made Parrott Buyback Deal Decision

Away from the sell-on clause, Tottenham fans may be wondering whether they have a buyback option for Parrott too.

According to the same Football London report, Spurs don't have a buyback clause in the deal.

They do add however that because he is a homegrown player and with the 20% sell-on clause, they do have the ability to re-sign Parrott on a cut-price deal in the future should the opportunity arise.

Tottenham are - unsurprisingly - yet to find another Kane for their frontline with Dominic Solanke, Richarlison and the on-loan Randal Kolo Muani currently carrying the mantle in the centre-forward position.

If Parrott continues scoring at the rate that he is right now, he could also come back onto Spurs' radar in future transfer windows.

Ahead of the first North London derby of the 2025/26 campaign, Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are waiting nervously to learn the full extent of Gabriel Magalhaes' injury, which was picked up on international duty as Brazil beat Senegal 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Which Gunners fixtures the 27-year-old could miss have now been revealed.

In action for Carlo Ancelotti's side, Gabriel – widely regarded as one of the best defenders in world football – was substituted in the second half after picking up a muscle injury. "Bad? I don’t know, he [Gabriel] had a problem on his adductor the medical staff have to check tomorrow," Ancelotti said after the win in London.

"We are really sorry for this, really disappointed, when players have an injury I hope they can recover well and soon," he concluded. With Arteta's men four points adrift at the top of the Premier League table, losing such a vital aspect of their winning formula in Gabriel could be detrimental to their pursuit of English top flight glory.

After finishing second in back-to-back-to-back Premier League campaigns, Arsenal are running the risk of becoming the division's nearlymen. Thus far in 2025/26, however, they have won eight of their 11 matches – and have picked up 26 points, which is four more than the nearest challengers in Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.

Latest on Gabriel Injury: Which Arsenal Matches Could He Miss?

But how long could they be without Gabriel and which games could the Brazil international miss as a result of pulling up on home soil? An injury expert – named Physio Scout on X (formerly Twitter) – has suggested that he could be out of action for between 1–3 weeks and 3–6 weeks, which is entirely dependent on its severity.

"With groins and hamstrings, injuries closer to the hip (proximal) are generally more concerning than those further down the muscle. MOST groin problems end up being minor, with players back in 1–3 weeks, but the fact that he’s feeling it higher up makes me more cautious here and raises the risk of a Grade 2+ injury."

Next up is a fierce encounter with Tottenham Hotspur, whose form under Thomas Frank has been largely criticised by their fans – and should Gabriel miss more than one week of action, he'll be unavailable as his side host their rivals on November 23.

Should the results of his scan come back, and his injury is more severe than first thought, thus ruling him out for two weeks, Arsenal will be without his defensive solidity for their Champions League clash against Bayern Munich on November 26 as well as when they visit Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea four days later in the league.

With Arteta's men still fighting on all fronts, the fixtures continue to come thick and fast and the Spanish tactician will be hoping to have Gabriel back in the midst of things as soon as physically possible. Say the 27-year-old is handed a three-week absence from action, he will also miss his side's Premier League double-header against Brentford and Aston Villa.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Gabriel Magalhaes has now scored 18 Premier League goals for Arsenal, at least six more than any other defender since he made his debut in the competition in September 2020.

Should his injury be very serious and being sidelined for four weeks is in the offing, Gabriel – who has not missed a minute of Premier League action this term – could also be absent for Arsenal's Champions League away trip to Club Brugge on December 10. Three days later and they play Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Seeing Gabriel return as soon as would be welcomed with open arms by the Emirates Stadium faithful, but there is also a chance, albeit a very slim one, that he could miss out on a very busy festive period for the north Londoners: Everton (December 20), Brighton & Hove Albion (December 27) and Villa (December 27).

The small matter of hosting Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace – the reigning champions of the FA Cup – in the League Cup just before Christmas, while 2026 kicks off with a trip down south to face Bournemouth before returning to north London five days later to face Liverpool on January 8, 2026.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have been handed a fresh blow ahead of the first North London derby of the campaign as Riccardo Calafiori has been withdrawn from the Italian national team, it has been reported. The left-sided defender entered the November international break with a hip injury and fears continue to grow.

Rome-born Calafiori, signed from Bologna in the summer of 2024, has been a mainstay at left-back for the Spanish boss since the start of the campaign in August – and, with doubts over his potential involvement against Tottenham Hotspur, Arteta may be forced to return to the drawing board.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: In September 2024, Riccardo Calafiori became the first-ever Italian to score in the Manchester City – Arsenal fixture in history.

The defender, 23, has been managed carefully throughout the week at Milanello with Gennaro Gattuso's Italian national team, with him being kept away from full sessions for five full days in the hopes of avoiding any further damage, but Calafiori's hip problem is still not cleared, and he's not returning to his club prematurely.

Calafiori Returns to Arsenal as Doubts Over NLD Derby Arise

With the Gunners – who have finished second in back-to-back-to-back Premier League campaigns – top of the table and looking to retain their spot between now and the end of the season, Arteta and Co will be hoping to remain as unscathed as possible ahead of their impending, all-intense meeting with Spurs. But Calafiori may not be available.

According to Fabrizio Romano, who took to X (formerly Twitter), Calafiori has returned to north London to continue his rehabilitation ahead of their home fixture against their arch-rivals on Sunday 23 November. He wrote:

"Riccardo Calafiori has left Italy camp today and returns to London to be assessed by Arsenal staff. “He tried to be available but he can’t force now”, says Italy coach Gattuso. AFC staff informed + not anticipating a big problem or issue."

For Italy, the ex-AS Roma and Genoa ace missed their recent 2-0 win over Moldova and that will be the same for Gattuso and Co as they face table-topping Norway in their decisive World Cup qualifier at San Siro.

During his first year on English soil, Calafiori had to overcome his fair share of injury struggles as he missed 24 of Arsenal's 58 matchday squads in the 2024/25 campaign. He's suffered four knee problems, a troubling muscle injury and a calf issue since moving to Arsenal after an eye-catching Euro 2024 for Italy.

As things stand, the defender's sustained periods queuing for the treatment table have been parked this season, and he's featured in all 17 of his Premier League employers' matchday squads so far. In that period, he's started 12 of those matches – just four shy of what he achieved in the entirety of last term.

A player who could come in and replace the versatile Italian is youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly, who will be keen to get some senior minutes under his belt ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Widely regarded as one of the best teenagers in world football, Arsenal's 19-year-old sensation is more than a capable replacement.

Looking beyond their test against Thomas Frank's Spurs, the fixtures continue to come thick and fast for Arsenal. The Emirates Stadium plays host to their Champions League league phase affair with Bayern Munich on November 26 before they travel to the west of the capital to face Enzo Maresca and Chelsea.

Tottenham are among a host of Premier League clubs monitoring Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window, Sky Sports News has revealed.

The North London side, along with Liverpool and Manchester City, are claimed to be keen on the Ghanaian forward, who only signed a new contract with Bournemouth this summer.

Reports claim bids for Semenyo ‘cannot be ruled out’ when the transfer window reopens at the turn of the year, although the 25-year-old has so far shown no signs of wanting to depart the Dorset coast.

Tottenham are reportedly looking to sign another forward in January who can play on the left and complement the current attacking options in Thomas Frank’s injury-hit squad.

Semenyo was linked with a move to North London this summer before committing his future to the Cherries by signing a new long-term deal running until the summer of 2030.

Tottenham Keeping Tabs on Antoine Semenyo

According to Sky Sports News, Semenyo has impressed other teams with his consistent Premier League displays this term, with the 25-year-old forward netting six times in 11 appearances.

Only Manchester City star Erling Haaland (11) and Brentford’s Igor Thiago (8) have scored more this term, while Semenyo also ranks joint-fourth in assists with three.

The 'world-class' Ghanaian forward has carried his impressive form from the 2024/25 campaign, when he scored 11 goals and provided six assists.

Semenyo has remained largely injury-free since his first full season with the Cherries in 2023/24, missing only four Premier League games since then.

Spurs, meanwhile, have struggled to field a full-strength squad this term, with James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma and Radu Dragusin yet to return from injuries.

Dominic Solanke also remains sidelined after an ankle injury in August, while Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Mohammed Kudus, Cristian Romero and Randal Kolo Muani have also dealt with recent setbacks.

Tottenham endured a mixed start to the season under Frank, winning just five of their first 11 league games, including only one victory in the last four.

The Lilywhites sit fifth in the table, eight points behind leaders Arsenal, ahead of the North London derby at the Emirates next Saturday.