How the Gunners are likely to start against their bitter rivals…
Arsenal will need to pick up a win today to keep pace with Chelsea at the top of the Premier League table.
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GK – Wojciech Szczesny
Despite the fact understudy Lukas Fabianksi played exceptionally against Bayern Munich midweek, we’re pretty sure Arsene Wenger will recall his regular Szczesny for the North London derby.
RB – Bacary Sagna
The easiest selection when predicting an Arsenal lineup, Sagna always starts on the right of a back four when he’s fit and healthy.
CB – Per Mertesacker
Like most of Arsenal’s defenders, Mertesacker was brilliant midweek in the Champions League. He will hope for an easier afternoon at White Hart Lane, although Adebayor will be desperate to score against his former club once again.
CB – Laurent Koscielny
While Mertescker will be charged with looking after Adebayor, Koscielny will try to intercept the ball with his excellent positioning, and carry the ball out of defence into midfield.
LB – Nacho Monreal
Kieran Gibbs is still crocked, and Thomas Vermaelen came off late on against Bayern. Monreal is not 100%, but Wenger will have no choice but to start him against Spurs.
CM – Mathieu Flamini
Arsenal’s midfield essentially picks itself today, because Mesut Ozil, Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey are all injured. This means Flamini should be recalled in a combative midfield role.
CM – Mikel Arteta
Arteta will aide Flamini in creating Arsenal’s midfield platform, which will hopefully allow young Englishman Oxlade-Chamberlain the licence to drive through the centre of the park.
CAM – Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Playing from a central role (which he’s rarely done in his Arsenal career) Oxlade-Chamberlain was excellent against Bayern, completing a very impressive ten successful dribbles. As a result, Wenger should give him a chance in the middle again.
RW – Santi Cazorla
In the absence of Mesut Ozil, Cazorla will be the player given the most creative licence against Spurs today. His intricate passing and wonderful vision means he has the ability to create something out of nothing.
LW – Lukas Podolski
Podolski scored against Bayern with a powerful finish, and will hope to his three Premier League strikes so far this term.
ST – Olivier Giroud
The Frenchman isn’t prolific, but has the ability to add to his 12 Premier League goals this term so far. Giroud plays a spearhead role, and Wenger will expect him to retain possession when the ball is passed into his feet.
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