Odegaard Leads Arsenal in North London Derby Against Tottenham
In a highly anticipated north London derby, Arsenal will be led by Martin Odegaard as they face Tottenham on enemy territory this afternoon. The Gunners head into the game as the top team in the Premier League, while Spurs are still fighting for a top four finish.
Arsenal have had the advantage of playing four matches since Spurs were last in action, giving manager Ange Postecoglou ample time to work with his squad. However, they have also suffered a setback as Destiny Udogie, a key member of their starting XI, will miss the rest of the season due to surgery on his left quadriceps. This injury effectively rules him out of the upcoming European Championships with Italy. Ben Davies is expected to replace Udogie in the lineup after impressing in the reverse fixture against Bukayo Saka in September.
Pedro Porro, who was forced off in the previous match against Newcastle United with a hamstring problem, has returned to training and is available for selection. Richarlison, who missed the last two games, is also back and ready to contribute. Arsenal, on the other hand, have a clean bill of health with Jurrien Timber as their only likely absent player.
Jurrien Timber, who recently returned from a long injury layoff, made an appearance for the Under-23s this week and even scored a stunning goal. While Mikel Arteta has not ruled out the possibility of including him in the squad for Sunday’s match, it is unlikely that he will be risked.
After a convincing victory over Chelsea, Arsenal are in high spirits and looking to continue their winning streak. Leandro Trossard, who has been in excellent form, will be hoping to maintain his place in the starting lineup ahead of Gabriel Martinelli.
According to Genting Casinos’ Premier League Result Predictor, Arsenal have a 41% chance of victory against Tottenham, while Spurs are given a 32% probability of beating Mikel Arteta’s side.
The north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal will kick off at 2pm [BST] on Sunday 28 April. Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
