Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Arsenal XI vs Tottenham: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

Arsenal plan a 4-2-3-1 formation with Havertz and Ødegaard nearing return while key absences remain; selection at striker between Gyökeres and Jesus is undecided.

  • On Sunday, Arsenal kick off at 4.30pm GMT at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a predicted 4-2-3-1 XI including Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Odegaard, Trossard, and Gyokeres.
  • Having surrendered a 2-0 lead to Wolves, Arsenal face intensified scrutiny ahead of the derby as Mikel Arteta called for calm after dropping points again, amid growing 'bottling' murmurs among supporters.
  • Choosing a striker is the central selection dilemma facing Arteta, as Viktor Gyökeres faces competition from Gabriel Jesus, with Zubimendi likely to start and Nørgaard on the bench.
  • A strike pairing from Tottenham would aim to occupy Arsenal's centre-backs, and Declan Rice is urged to lift the side, as the tactical battle could be decisive for the derby's outcome.
  • Playing Saka centrally remains an option but Martin Ødegaard's fitness could determine whether Saka returns to the flank, as Timber's recent dip in form prompts selection scrutiny.
Insights by Ground AI

11 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

sportsmole.co.uk broke the news in on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal