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League leaders Arsenal travel to bitter rivals Spurs for the second North London Derby of the season, and football.london has all the details of how to ...

[Sky Sports Main Event](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=11005&awinaffid=213635&campaign=&clickref=Regionals---Consumer-&clickref2=&clickref3=&clickref4=&clickref5=&clickref6=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Ftv%2Fsports&pl=la) and [Sky Sports Premier League](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=11005&awinaffid=213635&campaign=&clickref=Regionals---Consumer-&clickref2=&clickref3=&clickref4=&clickref5=&clickref6=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Ftv%2Fsports&pl=la). The programme starts at 10:30pm and can be watched on BBC One or on demand via BBC iPlayer. [FA Cup](https://www.football.london/all-about/fa-cup) fourth round, focus switches back to the overriding task at hand. For those who will be watching along from home, football.london is on hand to provide the details needed to follow the match below. After Harry Kane had cancelled out Thomas Partey's stunning opener, Gabriel Jesus and Granit Xhaka struck in the second half to claim all three points. Sky customers also have the option to stream the game live via SkyGo and watch in-game clips on the Sky Sports website or app. [BBC](https://www.football.london/all-about/bbc)'s Match of the Day 2 later on Sunday evening. [Mykhaylo Mudryk deal closer than ever as Arsenal take key step towards transfer](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mykhaylo-mudryk-arsenal-transfer-closer-25967956) [Tottenham vs Arsenal combined XI: Kane and Saka start amid Romero question and Partey decision](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/tottenham-vs-arsenal-combined-xi-25960743) [Mikel Arteta delivers update on Gabriel Jesus' injury ahead of Tottenham vs Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/gabriel-jesus-injury-tottenham-arsenal-25971773) [Rodrigo Bentancur and the four decisions Antonio Conte has to make for the North London derby](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/bentancur-conte-north-london-derby-25960243) [Tottenham halted in Pedro Porro transfer as summer decisions delay Antonio Conte dream line up](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/tottenham-halted-pedro-porro-transfer-25960221) [Mikel Arteta](https://www.football.london/all-about/mikel-arteta) got the better of [Antonio Conte](https://www.football.london/all-about/antonio-conte). [live blog from 12:30pm.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/tottenham-arsenal-live-stream-tv-25973579) [Premier League](https://www.football.london/all-about/premier-league) standings, the majority of those packed into the [Tottenham Hotspur Stadium](https://www.football.london/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-stadium) will be hoping to see some form of revenge exacted. [The Gunners](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/) must navigate an intense schedule successfully in order to extend their lead over [Manchester City](https://www.football.london/all-about/manchester-city) at the top, whilst [Spurs](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/) must quickly find consistency should they wish to be serious contenders for a [Champions League](https://www.football.london/all-about/uefa-champions-league) spot.

Mykhaylo Mudryk looks set to join Chelsea. Arsenal's favourites to boost their attack have therefore been forced to look for another player and, ...

For the moment, Arsenal have only asked about Raphinha's situation. Barca paid 58 million plus seven million in variable payments for the winger, a figure that, if he is sold, the Catalan giants would like to recoup. Edu Gaspar really likes Raphinha, so he is already making moves to try to sign him.

The second north London derby of the season will take place on Sunday, as Arsenal look to boost their title chances with a victory over Tottenham Hots.

For the reasons outlined above, we fancy Arsenal to come out on top in this one. But the Gunners have scored two goals or more in 12 of their 17 matches. Arsenal outplayed their rivals in the reverse fixture, winning 3-1 at the start of October. The only team he has been more prolific against is Leicester City. Widely seen as top-four contenders at best in the summer, Arteta’s side have defied expectations to mount a challenge for the title. By the time this game kicks off on Sunday, Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League table could have been cut to two points. That is good news for the neutrals ahead of this weekend’s clash. But Eddie Howe’s side essentially defended for the entire match without offering much of an attacking threat. Make a qualifying deposit of £5* or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for 500% of that amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of £50* in Bet Credits. Spurs have only kept two clean sheets in nine home games this term. However, Sunday’s showdown with Spurs marks the start of a period that could define Arsenal’s campaign. There is still a long way to go and bet365 have Manchester City down as their 4/7 favourites.

Arsenal should be boosted by the fitness of Bukayo Saka for today's north London derby against Tottenham.

“He is working really hard. Arsenal have a near fully-fit squad for their short trip to Spurs, with Gabriel Jesus (knee) and Reiss Nelson (hamstring) their only absentees. [rsenal](/topic/arsenal) should be boosted by the fitness of Bukayo Saka for today’s [north London derby](/topic/north-london-derby) against [Tottenham](/topic/tottenham).

The venue of the match is Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the third-largest football stadium in England. Arsenal has been in excellent form this year and has been at ...

Regional commentary in Bangla and Malayalam will also be available on Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 1 Bangla for key weekend matches. The game will be broadcast on various Star Sports channels live. The club of Mikel Arteta is five points ahead of second-placed Manchester City.

Arsenal have gone nine years without winning at the home of north London rivals Tottenham - are Mikel Arteta's table-toppers about to change that?

But when I’m in the public eye, I think about what I can do best for the club, how I can defend the players. Within the law and all the time respecting the opponents and the referees. “That’s the challenge that we have. “It’s not that I don’t care, but I care a lot more when I’m at home. “It’s one of the biggest games of the season for us. But when the derby is at Tottenham, it’s been white for a long time now. “And we need to be competitive. I am who I am. That’s the way we have prepared the game.” But obviously you learn a lot from difficult moments and we certainly did. Mine I can’t control. “We’re going to have to focus on playing well and doing what we have to do to win the game.

Arsenal were left stunned as Premier League rivals Chelsea swooped in to sign Shakhtar Donetsk's Mykhaylo Mudryk from under their noses for a fee of ...

Keane had shaken hands with Kenny Dalglish, and a move to Lancashire seemed to be a matter of hours away for the Irishman. But in a remarkable twist, City blindsided Chelsea by signing Robinho with just hours left in the transfer window. Another Brazilian winger at the centre of a stunning hijack was Robinho. There was just one problem, the player in question, Eusebio, played for Lourenco Marques - Sporting Lisbon's feeder club. Prime s***housery from Chelsea in the summer of 2018 saw them exact revenge on City. And while the Hammers stalled, Forest swept in to offer Lingard a £200,000-per-week contract. Chelsea fans even made a song about the whole thing. I was supposed to have arrived at another club. The Brazilian seemed all set to join Tottenham Hotspur and even underwent his medical at White Hart Lane. Arsenal were closing in on their target in the summer until new Blues owner Boehly came out swinging with a bigger offer. Raphinha would have likely joined the Stamford Bridge side if his dream club Barcelona hadn’t come knocking. Daily Star Sport brings you seven other transfers that were hijacked at the death.

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Raphinha from Barcelona amid Chelsea's Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer hijack.

It is also a perfect chance for Edu to gain redemption for the summer transfer window disappointment. The north London side already have a tainted past when it comes to pursuit with Raphinha after the drama in the summer transfer window. Arsenal’s current starting wingers have been excellent this season, but for the youngsters to keep this level of performance and intensity, there will be times during the season when they will need rest. But, The Gunners suffered a huge blow in their pursuit as [Tancredi Palmeri](https://twitter.com/tancredipalmeri?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor), Arsenal have made contact with Barcelona over a move for Raphinha. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli have a lot of pressure to perform until the next opportunity to address this area of the pitch opens.

Minute-by-minute report: Follow all the action from the table-top clash in the Women's Super League with Rob Smyth.

Chelsea have fewer injury concerns, though Pernille Harder is still missing with a hamstring injury, and they looked in ominously good shape before the winter break. Hello and welcome to live coverage of Arsenal v Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal are without Vivianne Miedema and Beth Mead, who are both out for the season with cruciate-ligament injuries, but Leah Williamson and Kim Little should start their first WSL games since the autumn and the exciting signings Kathrine Kuhl and Victoria Pelova may be involved from the bench. Chelsea pipped Arsenal to the title by a point last year; this season Chelsea are three points clear having played a match more. Leah Williamson and Kim Little return to the side as expected. She scuffs her shot on the run and Musovic makes a comfortable save to her left. “In theory, Paramount+ has the US broadcast rights to the WSL,” says Joe Pearson, “but they apparently don’t think this top of the table clash is worth their notice. Blackstenius runs at a backpedalling Chelsea defence and slips a lovely reverse pass through to Hurtig in the area. Foord cuts inside from the left, slithers past Charles and thrashes a right-foot shot from a tight angle that is claimed at the second attempt by Musovic. She robs Rafaelle in her own half, swerves elegantly past Catley and makes for the penalty area. Most of them look very relaxed, though the captains Kim Little and Magda Eriksson hav their gamefaces on. They will be carrying the United vs Liverpool game later today.”

Premier League leaders Arsenal face a stern test of their title credentials against local rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.Mikel Arteta's side make a ...

Personal terms have also been agreed between Chelsea and the 22-year-old, with a seven-year-plus contract to be signed. Chelsea, who are on the verge of signing Mudryk, will look to put an end to their torrid form. It’s one of the biggest games of the season for us. Antonio Conte's side are a much tougher outfit on home soil, however, and will be hoping to win four consecutive home matches against Arsenal for the first time. “I just love it,” the Arsenal manager said. Will even someone like Kane, who comes across as completely unflappable, focused and metronomic, feel the pressure? A deal has now been agreed on a fixed fee of €70million (£62m), with a further €30m (£26.5m) in add-ons. “We have to focus on playing well and doing what we have to do to win the game.” Arsenal travel to Tottenham in the north London derby hoping to solidify their Premier League title hopes. We’re all talking about it, but how much will Kane be thinking about it? Arsenal have probably been the better of the two teams but the league leaders have kept them at bay. Spurs, on the other hand, are fifth in the league and have lost five of their last 11, including October's 3-1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

For her first selection of 2023, Emma Hayes makes just one change from the side that beat PSG in the Women's Champions League shortly before Christmas.

[Jessie Fleming](/en/teams/profile/jessie-fleming) returns to the starting line-up in place of [Fran Kirby](/en/teams/profile/fran-kirby) who is on the bench today. [Zecira Musovic](/en/teams/profile/zecira-musovic) continues in goal and [Sam Kerr](/en/teams/profile/sam-kerr) leads the attack. Chelsea: Musovic; Charles, Buchanan, Bright, Eriksson (c), Cuthbert, Ingle, James, Fleming, Reiten, Kerr.

Mykhaylo Mudryk has been the subject of multiple January bids from Arsenal, but the Ukraine international is now poised to leave Shakhtar Donetsk for ...

[claimed Chelsea have "financially bullied" Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-chelsea-mudryk-transfer-bullied-28957622) over Mudryk. [only for Chelsea to swoop in at the last minute](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-mykhaylo-mudryk-transfer-arsenal-28955553). The Catalan club spent big over the summer, with the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Jules Kounde joining Raphinha at Camp Nou. The former Rennes star has just two goals and two assists in 15 league games for his new club, although Barca themselves sit top of the table with just one defeat all season. [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league). [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) back an initial £62m plus add-ons. “I think it’s a good signing, but it’s going to hurt Arsenal and it’s going to hurt Arsenal fans.” [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12658308/edu-exclusive-interview-arsenal-transfer-policy-working-in-harmony-with-mikel-arteta-and-why-only-trophies-will-do) over the summer. [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona). [Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-raphinha-mudryk-transfer-news-latest-b1053064.html), [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) have continued to monitor Raphinha's situation since his £55m summer move. With the [Ukraine](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ukraine) international on his way to west London and the Gunners refusing to match their £87million total offer for the 22-year-old, the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) leaders have been forced to look elsewhere. [Raphinha](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/raphinha), just months after missing out on the Brazil international.

Arsenal can sign Rafael Leao to exact Chelsea revenge following their Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer steal.

Leao would certainly be an excellent acquisition and Arsenal are putting themselves in a great position to secure a deal, and can exact the perfect revenge on Chelsea after the Blues hijacked a deal for Mudryk. It is a deal that Edu could look to revisit, as Arsenal could be short in the wing positions going into next season. He has been given an incentive to do this after Leao’s recent comments about the Gunners. To secure his services a transfer could cost upwards of £100million, with £105million bids expected to be launched. A new winger has been at the top of Mikel Arteta’s wishlist since the summer transfer window. Yes, in the future…

Arsenal look to remain firm atop the Premier League standings as they hope to complete their first Premier League double over North London rivals Tottenham ...

The two sides have combined for 51 second-half goals this season, which is nearly one-fifth of all second-half goals in the Premier League this season! As a top-four hopeful, Spurs have been outscored in the first half of matches 13-10, and their 9.69 expected goals (xG) in the first half this season is good for just 12th in the Premier League. India: Star Sports network has the rights to show Premier League matches in India. Tottenham haven't just been bad in the first half of Premier League matches this season, they've been downright awful. Even without those outliers, second halves generally feature more goals in this sport as we saw on full display at the World Cup. - The home side has not suffered defeat in this rivalry since December 2018 when Arsenal fell 2-0 in EFL Cup action, a run of eight matches. As mentioned previously, Spurs struggle mightily before halftime, an ailment that has plagued them all campaign, but they are explosive after the break. Arsenal, meanwhile, have a boatload of players in excellent form that will carry them to victory here. Spurs, meanwhile, are fifth in the table, knowing points in this match would be exceptionally valuable in the race for a Champions League spot. However, with such rivalry matches being hotly contested despite table position and the recent swing towards the home club, Spurs are given a fighting chance in this match, with Arsenal into plus odds territory. Nketiah was blanked by Newcastle in his last Premier League appearance. A Gunners loss could see four clubs with a shot to win the title.

Arsenal have joined the race for Real Valladolid sensation Ivan Fresneda, with Newcastle United also interested in the teenage right-back.

Having lost out in their pursuit of Mykhailo Mudryk, Arsenal ought to act quickly if they wish to snap up Fresneda, with interest growing in the teenager. Real Valladolid are willing to let the teenager leave this month despite him becoming a key member of their first team, with him said to be available for between £10m to £15m ($12-18m). The Gunners continue to try and bolster their squad heading into the second half of the season, and have turned their attentions towards 18-year-old Fresneda in a bid to refresh their options at full-back.

The current champions have also played a game more, having lost the Manchester Derby 2-1 on Saturday, meaning it's a huge opportunity for Mikel Arteta's side to ...

However, this doesn't always indicate their involvement, with Zinchenko also posting his own graphic to his [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/zinchenko_96/?hl=en)story. But we’re gonna have to focus on playing well and doing what we have to do to win the game." We know how much it means for us on the table and how much it means for our people as well. "I just love it," An upbeat Arteta said on the Derby day clash. The match is set to be one of the biggest between the two in recent history, perhaps only topped by last season's rearranged tie that saw Spurs eventually finish in the top four over their rivals. This time around, things are slightly different as the Gunners sit top of the league, five points clear of Manchester City in second place.

The Gunners have already suffered major disappointment in the current window as Chelsea stole a deal for Edu's main target in Mykhaylo Mudryk. But, Edu has four ...

For me, the players I looked up to were Zinedine Zidane and [Thierry Henry](https://www.football.london/all-about/thierry-henry). [previously admitted](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/eden-hazard-arsenal-transfer-chelsea-23402110) that he was an admirer of Arsenal growing up. [the Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11343163/Wilfried-Zaha-risks-bit-player-joins-Arsenal-claims-Paul-Merson.html), Wilfried Zaha could reject new contract talks and leave Crystal Palace in the upcoming transfer window. [SportBILD](https://sportbild.bild.de/) reported that Arsenal identified Diaby as the player who could be the ideal Pepe replacement. A deal between the winger and the Gunners could certainly be possible instead of him of moving to Chelsea as a video emerged on social media of Zaha being interviewed by Italian journalist Alessandro Schiavone in 2017. Another reported option for the Gunners is Eden Hazard from Real Madrid. Yes, in the future… The Frenchman has scored two goals in Europe this season. BILD added that should Diaby force a move elsewhere, the figure could drop to €75million (£63million) instead. It looks as though the Brazilian is prioritising the wide areas at Arsenal amid strong links to players in this position. Arsenal had a strong start to the summer transfer window addressing both the forward and defensive positions, which clearly needed strengthening towards the back of last season. But, Edu has four alternatives that will soften the Mudryk blow.

Mikel Arteta's Gunners will move eight points clear at top of table with victory.

Most of his teammates, including manager Mikel Arteta, sprint over and take him away from the goal. They’ve beaten Tottenham away from home for the first time since 2014. Arsenal again went eight points clear at the top, but this time after taking advantage of a crucial Manchester City slip, and after yet another big-game win - and another derby win. “We deserved the two-goal lead and maybe deserved more. The Gunners move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League. “The Spurs fans gave me some throughout the game. Mikel Arteta’s men continued to attack and after a couple of sighters Martin Odegaard sank one from range, beating Lloris with a low driving shot to the far bottom corner. We’ve got to stay humble and keep working hard. Both sets of players tried to bring me away but thankfully nothing too drastic happened. The Gunners started quickly and piled pressure on Antonio Conte’s Tottenham who are notoriously slow starters. “It is about time. Arsenal’s players meanwhile went from getting goaded by Spurs fans to celebrating with their own.

Arsenal will go eight points clear in the Premier League if they beat Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday.

By then, however, Spurs had become something a force to be reckoned with, regularly qualifying for European competitions, which rarely happened in the 1990s and early 2000s. After becoming the first London club to turn professional in 1891, they struggled to attract fans to games and suffered financial difficulties, which in 1908 prompted them to contemplate a move to the north of the city, where they thought they would have a bigger catchment area of players and fans alike. To make matters worse for the Lilywhites, they were relegated at Arsenal’s expense six short years later in extremely dubious circumstances. Soccer – and soccer fandom in particular - is tribal; the very idea that another club would even think about stepping on your land is more than enough to create animosity. There is certainly a reasonable case, though, for it to be put forward for as London’s biggest derby and rivalry (calm down, please, fans of other London clubs). If you’re not, you might be led to believe that Boca Juniors vs River Plate, Rangers vs Celtic or Fenerbahce vs Galatasaray is the ‘biggest’ by any number of ‘top 10′ articles.

A lot to play for as Arsenal and Spurs face each other in the 193rd North London Derby.

Arsenal will next travel to Old Trafford to take on another fierce rival in Manchester United on 22 January. Mikel Arteta is showing both fans and club administration that they were correct to trust the process, by leading the Gunners to the top of the table. Arsenal are the club to beat this season.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk on a seven-year deal, for a fee worth a reported £89 million ($109m).

Arsenal were expected to return for the 22-year-old in January and did, with [official website](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/mudryk-completes-transfer-to-chelsea): "I’m so happy to sign for Chelsea. But in an unexpected twist, he links up with the Blues - not the Gunners - with Chelsea completing a deal to sign the Ukrainian hotshot ahead of Arsenal.

football.london's live coverage of Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal in the North London Derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in what is a huge Premier League ...

All eyes will be on N17 on Sunday when Tottenham and Arsenal go head-to-head in the second North London Derby of the campaign. Conte said on Friday that Dejan Kulusevski is ready to play and also admitted that Rodrigo Bentancur and Richarlison took part in some of the training session during that day. It’s one of the biggest games of the season for us. So who will the Spurs head coach name in his team to face their fierce rivals on Sunday evening? Arsenal have a game in hand which would see them draw level on points with the Blues. Tottenham host Arsenal this weekend in what could be a pivotal week for the Premier League. The Gunners have enjoyed a hugely successive start to the season, winning 14 of their first 17 league fixtures, losing just once in the process. He will pair up with Clement Lenglet on the left with Son Heung-min ahead of them and needing to rediscover his goalscoring touch in north London derbies. Pape Matar Sarr makes his first Premier League start for the club as Conte trusts the 20-year-old on a big stage amid the noise and emotions of a North London Derby. Bruno Fernandes equalised as he latched onto a through-ball, though there was plenty of controversy over the fashion of it due to Marcus Rashford's involvement from an offside position. Rodrigo Bentancur has missed out on the squad with Conte stating before the match that he would not risk anyone if he felt they needed a bit more time to recover. However, the difference this time around is that Arsenal come as title challengers with Mikel Arteta looking to make statement victories away from home.