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Injuries mounting for the first north London derby of the season

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Arsenal and Tottenham face off on Sunday in the first north London derby of the season.

Injuries are mounting for both teams, with arguably none more significant than Gabriel potentially being ruled out until January after suffering a groin problem during the international break. Spurs, meanwhile, are likely to without at least 10 first-team players for their toughest test of the season.

Many are tipping Arsenal to end their long Premier League title drought this season, but dropped points at Sunderland last time out and Manchester City’s resurgent form has caused pause for thought. Still, the Gunners’ recent record against their north London rivals is spotless, and they will be confident of a fourth straight win on Sunday.

Spurs will point to their away form, which is only matched by Arsenal so far this season, and will hope a depleted defence will offer opportunities as Thomas Frank looks for another statement away win after beating City in August.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Arsenal vs Tottenham is scheduled for a 4.30pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

The match will take place at Emirates Stadium.

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Where to watch Arsenal vs Tottenham

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 4pm GMT.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings and Matt Verri at the ground.

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Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights shortly after full-time, Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One that evening at 10.40pm.

Arsenal vs Tottenham team news

Arsenal have been rocked by an injury to Gabriel, who has arguably been their most impressive performer this season. The centre-back picked up a groin injury while on Brazil duty and, according to the latest reports, may not return until January. That will see Cristhian Mosquera or Piero Hincapie step up into an already peerless back line.

There remain doubts over the fitness of Viktor Gyokeres and Riccardo Calafiori, while Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke will be assessed ahead of the game. Kai Havertz has suffered a "setback", so he will again miss out.

Tottenham are hopeful that Mohammed Kudus will be fit to start after missing the draw with Manchester United, and captain Cristian Romero has allayed any fitness fears after playing for Argentina during the international break. Pape Matar Sarr skipped Senegal's second game during the international break after coming off against Brazil, but there is confidence that the issue is not serious. Lucas Bergvall withdrew from Sweden duty due to ongoing complications after his concussion.

Randal Kolo Muani will not be available after suffering a jaw injury against United, though it is understood not to require surgery, so there is a chance he could return before the end of the year. Elsewhere, Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, Archie Gray, Ben Davies and Radu Dragusin are nearing returns but remain sidelined.

Gabriel has been ruled out

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Arsenal vs Tottenham prediction

Arsenal, even without Gabriel, will be confident of shutting Spurs out and securing a victory to open up an 11-point gap over their neighbours. While Spurs can point to an impressive away record, built on an impressive defence and sturdy midfield, it is in attack where they are often lacking.

Mikel Arteta will look at the likes of Mathys Tel or Richarlison with little fear, while the likes of Bukayo Saka will believe he can add to his tally of two goals and four assists from his last four meetings.

Arsenal to win, 2-0

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Arsenal are looking to win a fourth consecutive north London derby for the first time since 1989.

Arsenal wins: 89

Tottenham wins: 67

Draws: 55

Arsenal vs Tottenham match odds

Arsenal to win: 4/11

Tottenham to win: 7/1

Draw: 18/5

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Tottenham could be without up to 12 first-team players for this weekend’s north London derby at Arsenal.

Spurs face the Gunners at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, and Thomas Frank is sweating over two fresh fitness concerns as the international break concludes.

Pape Matar Sarr was forced off playing while playing for Senegal, while Lucas Bergvall withdrew from the Sweden squad.

Spurs were also without Mohammed Kudus before the international break and also lost Randal Kolo Muani to a jaw injury.

With that in mind, here is a look at the latest Tottenham injury news..

Mohammed Kudus

Mohammed Kudus missed games against Copenhagen and Manchester United before the international break with what Thomas Frank described as “a knock”.

After Kudus was ruled out of the Champions League win over Copenhagen, he could not face Manchester United after Frank had said he was “touch and go” to return.

Comeback trail: Mohammed Kudus

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Kudus was then left out of the Ghana squad but Frank said he was “very confident” that he “should be available for the next one”.

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The £55million summer signing from West Ham has been at Hotspur Way over the international break and Spurs expect him to be fit to face Arsenal.

Potential return date: November 23 vs Arsenal (A)

Lucas Bergvall

Lucas Bergvall has been sidelined since suffering concussion against Chelsea on November 1.

Bergvall was forced off after just seven minutes of the 1-0 defeat and then missed games against Copenhagen and Manchester United due to concussion protocols.

The midfielder joined up with the Sweden squad and was expected to be fine to return against Arsenal.

Concussed: Lucas Bergvall

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But Bergvall left the Sweden camp early after suffering a setback in his recovery, in a major fitness worry for Spurs ahead of the north London derby.

Swedish FA executive Stefan Pettersson said: "We had agreed with Tottenham's doctor to do some tests during the week and then run at full speed so that Lucas would feel it properly.

“When there was a reaction, there was no hesitation. We don't want to take any risks."

Potential return date: November

Pape Matar Sarr

Pape Matar Sarr handed Spurs another injury worry when he was forced off playing for Senegal on Saturday.

Sarr was substituted in the first half following a heavy challenge as Senegal lost to Brazil at Emirates Stadium.

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw said: “He got hit and then he didn’t feel well, so as a precaution he preferred to come off, but I don’t think it’s a big deal.”

Sarr has since returned to Spurs after being ruled out of Senegal's match against Kenya.

“We left him in London," said Thiaw this week. "He took a knock. So we felt it would be difficult for him to recover in just two days. “Since we were in his home city, we preferred to leave him at the disposal of his club so he could receive treatment there.”

Potential return date: Unknown

Dominic Solanke

Dominic Solanke has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury in pre-season.

Thomas Frank admitted ahead of the international break that he was unsure if the striker would play again before the end of 2025, and the player himself has recently said he is not putting a timeline on his return.

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“It’s been very difficult,” Solanke told The Athletic. “At first, I didn’t think I would be out for too long but we didn’t really understand the extent of the injury. I was trying to get back as quickly as I could but it didn’t happen, so I had to have surgery.

“Since then, I have been working to get back.

“I’m not putting a timeline on it because I’ve been telling everyone ‘I’m going to be back soon’ for the last few months. I’m taking it day by day but hopefully I won’t be much longer.”

Potential return date: Unknown

Randal Kolo Muani

Randal Kolo Muani has struggled for fitness since joining Spurs on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, and has most recently been struck down with a jaw injury.

It saw him ruled out of contention to represent France in the November international break.

Reports claim he does not require surgery on the injury, though he could still face six to eight weeks on the sidelines as he recovers.

With that said, no definitive timeline has yet been revealed.

Potential return date: Unknown

Archie Gray

Archie Gray has now missed three Spurs matches since picking up a calf injury in training in late October.

No timeline has yet been confirmed for his return, though he is expected to spend at least a month on the sidelines as he recovers.

Potential return date: December

Radu Dragusin

Radu Dragusin’s recovery from an ACL tear has come on in leaps and bounds over the international break.

He made his grand return to the pitch, playing 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Leyton Orient - his first minutes since January.

Back in the fold: Radu Dragusin

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He was not involved in either of Romania’s matches over the international break, but it is hoped he will join back up with the Spurs first team when they reconvene at Hotspur Way.

Speaking after facing Orient, he said: "It felt good, first minutes in 10 months out, finally minutes in the legs and I just have to build on this."

Potential return date: November 23 vs Arsenal (A)

Dejan Kulusevski

Dejan Kulusevski is also closing in on a return, having spent months on the sidelines with a patella injury, for which he underwent surgery after the Europa League final.

Destiny Udogie shared a video of Kulusevski training on grass during the international break, suggesting he is closing in on a return, and Frank has said there is a “good chance” of him playing again before the new year.

Potential return date: December

Recovering: Dejan Kulusevski

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Kota Takai

Young Japanese defender Kota Takai has been injured for his entire Tottenham tenure. He is yet to appear for the club since moving to north London from Kawasaki Frontale in the summer, but he is finally closing in on a return.

Speaking ahead of the derby defeat by Chelsea, Frank delivered this update on his fitness: “Quad. He is about to be training soon.”

Potential return date: Late November/December

Ben Davies

Ben Davies appeared to be closing in on a return to competitive action when he received a call-up to represent Wales in this international break, but he was forced to leave camp early with a hamstring issue.

It is a reaggravation of an injury which has kept him sidelined since October.

Frank said at the time that the injury would keep him out for “four or five weeks,” but no update has recently been offered.

Potential return date: Late November/December

Yves Bissouma

Yves Bissouma is yet to play for Spurs this season. He missed the Super Cup for disciplinary reasons and was injured shortly after.

He recovered in time to represent Mali in October, but was injured again and stretchered off moments after his reintroduction.

He has since undergone surgery and is once again in recovery.

Frank said: “Biss, unfortunately, had a situation with the national team, I think everyone saw that, so he got a ligament injury to his ankle that will keep him out for weeks."

Potential return date: Unknown

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Pape Matar Sarr has returned to Tottenham after being ruled out of Senegal's match against Kenya.

The midfielder was forced off early for Senegal in the second half of their friendly defeat to Brazil on Saturday.

Speaking after the match, Senegal boss Pape Thiaw said it was not a "big deal" and that the decision to bring Sarr off was a precautionary one.

But Sarr has not travelled with his international team-mates to Turkey for their friendly with Kenya on Tuesday.

With the match against Brazil being played at the Emirates Stadium, it was decided that it made sense for Sarr to stay in London and be assessed by Spurs.

"He took a knock. So we felt it would be difficult for him to recover in just two days.

“Since we were in his home city, we preferred to leave him at the disposal of his club so he could receive treatment there.”

The injury scare is one Thomas Frank could have done without ahead of a tough run of fixtures for Spurs.

They travel to Arsenal for the north London derby on Sunday and then are away at Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Spurs also face a trip to Newcastle a week later.

Sarr has joined Lucas Bergvall in returning to Spurs early as both look to recover in time to face the Gunners.

Bergvall withdrew from Sweden duty after he has a reaction to further tests on the concussion he suffered against Chelsea before the international break.

Tottenham return to Premier League action this weekend with their toughest test of the whole season.

Spurs will travel to Arsenal on Sunday for the first north London derby of the season, looking for a first victory over their biggest rivals in three and a half years.

Since then, Spurs have picked up just one point from six derbies, with the tide firmly have turned back in the Gunners’ favour during the intervening years.

Spurs will now be aiming to avoid losing four consecutive games against Arsenal for the first time since 1989, and look to face the meanest of tasks to do so.

An injury to Pape Matar Sarr during the international break means Spurs head coach Thomas Frank could be without 12 first-team players for the trip to the Emirates Stadium.

There is confidence that number will be reduced ahead of the game, with the likes of Mohammed Kudus nearing a return, but Frank could field a full team of absentees.

Frank will hope that suspensions do not worsen his selection headache, with four players currently one or two yellow cards away from a one-match suspension.

Most notably, it is Spurs captain Romero who is just one yellow card away from a ban after picking up four yellow cards in his last eight games.

Mohammed Kudus, Spurs’ most impressive attacker, is next in line, along with two others, with three yellow cards.

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Sarr was able to walk off without assistance, suggesting it was not too serious, but it was a significant concern for Spurs a week out from the north London derby.

However, Senegal manager Pape Thiaw has confirmed that he does not expect Sarr to face a spell on the sidelines.

“He got hit and then he didn’t feel well, so as a precaution, he preferred to come off," Thiaw said.

Thomas Frank will hope that proves to be true with Spurs already contending with multiple injury concerns ahead of their trip to face Arsenal on Sunday.

Lucas Bergvall withdrew from international duty with Sweden after there was a "reaction" to tests on his concussion, which he suffered for Spurs in the opening minutes of their defeat to Chelsea earlier this month.

Archie Gray is out with a calf injury and so it leaves Frank short of options in midfield.

Spurs are expecting Mohammed Kudus to be fit to face Arsenal after it was decided he should not join up with Ghana during the international break.

Kudus missed Spurs' last two matches with a knock but he is set to recover from that in time for the north London derby.

Thomas Frank has described the Tottenham job as a "crazy challenge" as he reflected on his first months in charge.

The Dane took charge of Spurs in the summer and has enjoyed a fairly positive start in terms of results, even if performances have been unconvincing at times.

Spurs are fifth in the Premier League and are unbeaten in the Champions League, sitting only a point outside the top eight and a place straight through to the last-16 stage.

"Right now, I have a crazy job and a crazy challenge," Frank told TV 2 Sport ahead of the release of his book, which is titled ‘Thomas Frank – Diary from the Premier League: The story of Denmark's greatest coaching name’.

There has been a significant change off the pitch at Spurs during Frank's time in charge, with long-time chairman Daniel Levy leaving and a new boardroom structure in place.

That is in stark contrast to the stability Frank enjoyed for much of his seven years at Brentford.

"I have repeatedly said to the staff and players when speaking to larger gatherings that when we look back on our time at Brentford, it is perhaps the best time of our footballing careers because the atmosphere we created together between the playing squad and staff was unique," Frank said.

While Frank is now in the Spurs dugout, he was close to getting the job at Manchester United and Chelsea.

He had talks with the two clubs on the same day in May 2024, meeting Sir Jim Ratcliffe in his garage and then interviewing with Chelsea at the Mayfair Hotel in the afternoon.

United stuck with Erik ten Hag and Chelsea appointed Enzo Maresca, but the experience was one that left Frank realising how far he had come.

"Sitting down to talk to two of the ten biggest clubs in the world – two hours apart – is quite unique," Frank said.

"I know I didn't get either job, but it was still huge. I remember walking through Battersea Park between the two interviews and thinking: 'Thomas Frank from f****** Frederiksvaerk - am I really experiencing this'?"

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Tottenham have several looming injury issues ahead of the north London derby.

Spurs face Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Sunday and Thomas Frank has been handed two fresh fitness concerns over the international break.

Pape Matar Sarr was forced off playing while playing for Senegal, while Lucas Bergvall withdrew from the Sweden squad.

Spurs were also without Mohammed Kudus before the international break and also lost Randal Kolo Muani to a jaw injury.

With that in mind, here is a look at the latest Tottenham injury news..

Mohammed Kudus

Mohammed Kudus missed games against Copenhagen and Manchester United before the international break with what Thomas Frank described as “a knock”.

After Kudus was ruled out of the Champions League win over Copenhagen, he could not face Manchester United after Frank had said he was “touch and go” to return.

Comeback trail: Mohammed Kudus

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Kudus was then left out of the Ghana squad but Frank said he was “very confident” that he “should be available for the next one”.

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The £55million summer signing from West Ham has been at Hotspur Way over the international break and Spurs expect him to be fit to face Arsenal.

Potential return date: November 23 vs Arsenal (A)

Lucas Bergvall

Lucas Bergvall has been sidelined since suffering concussion against Chelsea on November 1.

Bergvall was forced off after just seven minutes of the 1-0 defeat and then missed games against Copenhagen and Manchester United due to concussion protocols.

The midfielder joined up with the Sweden squad and was expected to be fine to return against Arsenal.

Concussed: Lucas Bergvall

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But Bergvall left the Sweden camp early after suffering a setback in his recovery, in a major fitness worry for Spurs ahead of the north London derby.

Swedish FA executive Stefan Pettersson said: "We had agreed with Tottenham's doctor to do some tests during the week and then run at full speed so that Lucas would feel it properly.

“When there was a reaction, there was no hesitation. We don't want to take any risks."

Potential return date: November

Pape Matar Sarr

Pape Matar Sarr handed Spurs another injury worry when he was forced off playing for Senegal on Saturday.

Sarr was substituted in the first half following a heavy challenge as Senegal lost to Brazil at Emirates Stadium.

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw said: “He got hit and then he didn’t feel well, so as a precaution he preferred to come off, but I don’t think it’s a big deal.”

Sarr will be assessed by Spurs this week.

Potential return date: Unknown

Dominic Solanke

Dominic Solanke has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury in pre-season.

Frank said before the international break that Spurs hoped this fortnight will prove significant in his progress.

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"I think the international break will be the big deciding factor because we have two weeks there to push in the next steps," Frank said.

But when Solanke will be ready to return remains very much up in the air.

Potential return date: Unknown

Randal Kolo Muani

Randal Kolo Muani has struggled for fitness since joining Spurs on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, and has most recently been struck down with a jaw injury.

It saw him ruled out of contention to represent France in the November international break.

Reports claim he does not require surgery on the injury, though he could still face six to eight weeks on the sidelines as he recovers.

With that said, no definitive timeline has yet been revealed.

Potential return date: Unknown

Archie Gray

Archie Gray has now missed three Spurs matches since picking up a calf injury in training in late October.

No timeline has yet been confirmed for his return, though he is expected to spend at least a month on the sidelines as he recovers.

Potential return date: December

Radu Dragusin

Radu Dragusin’s recovery from an ACL tear has come on in leaps and bounds over the international break.

He made his grand return to the pitch, playing 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Leyton Orient - his first minutes since January.

Back in the fold: Radu Dragusin

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He was not involved in either of Romania’s matches over the international break, but it is hoped he will join back up with the Spurs first team when they reconvene at Hotspur Way.

Speaking after facing Orient, he said: "It felt good, first minutes in 10 months out, finally minutes in the legs and I just have to build on this."

Potential return date: November 23 vs Arsenal (A)

Dejan Kulusevski

Dejan Kulusevski is also closing in on a return, having spent months on the sidelines with a patella injury, for which he underwent surgery after the Europa League final.

Destiny Udogie shared a video of Kulusevski training on grass during the international break, suggesting he is closing in on a return, and Frank has said there is a “good chance” of him playing again before the new year.

Potential return date: December

Recovering: Dejan Kulusevski

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Kota Takai

Young Japanese defender Kota Takai has been injured for his entire Tottenham tenure. He is yet to appear for the club since moving to north London from Kawasaki Frontale in the summer, but he is finally closing in on a return.

Speaking ahead of the derby defeat by Chelsea, Frank delivered this update on his fitness: “Quad. He is about to be training soon.”

Potential return date: Late November/December

Ben Davies

Ben Davies appeared to be closing in on a return to competitive action when he received a call-up to represent Wales in this international break, but he was forced to leave camp early with a hamstring issue.

It is a reaggravation of an injury which has kept him sidelined since October.

Frank said at the time that the injury would keep him out for “four or five weeks,” but no update has recently been offered.

Potential return date: Late November/December

Yves Bissouma

Yves Bissouma is yet to play for Spurs this season. He missed the Super Cup for disciplinary reasons and was injured shortly after.

He recovered in time to represent Mali in October, but was injured again and stretchered off moments after his reintroduction.

He has since undergone surgery and is once again in recovery.

Frank said: “Biss, unfortunately, had a situation with the national team, I think everyone saw that, so he got a ligament injury to his ankle that will keep him out for weeks."

Potential return date: Unknown

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