Full Arsenal squad revealed for Tottenham in North London Derby as two miss out
Arsenal news as Mikel Arteta takes his side to Tottenham in good form with plenty to chose from for the North London Derby
Arsenal players in training
Arsenal are playing well heading into the North London Derby against Tottenham
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Mikel Arteta will once more have to leave out several senior players in his Arsenal squad for the short trip across north London to Tottenham on Sunday. The Gunners are close to having a fully fit group available.
Outside of Jurrien Timber - who is yet to make a return to first-team action following his knee injury on the opening day - there are no fresh worries for Arteta to deal with. "Yeah, availability we mentioned before, that it was something key," he said ahead of the match.
"Apart from Jurrien it's going to be very close that we have everybody available. That's a huge boost that elevates the training sessions, the competition, between the players and the alternatives to pick the right lineups to change the game. It’s going to be something very important."
He added: "We are going to have to make that decision tomorrow after the training session [on Timber] It's very close. I don't know if it is going to come a bit too early this one, but is very close, I'd say."
Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli are also contenders to get the nod on the left flank ahead of Leandro Trossard.
“It’s a good headache! You feel for the players because you see how much they want it, how much everyone wants to start and contribute to the team in the right way,” said Arteta.
“It’s always difficult, it’s part of the job, but as well they’re fully ready to come on the pitch however we need them to try to help us to win matches. Their spirit is very good.”
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Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
Doubts: Timber (knee)
Time and date: 2pm BST, Sunday April 28, 2024
TV channel: Sky Sports
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Referee: Michael Oliver
Arsenal squad from: Ramsdale, Raya, Hein; Gabriel, Cedric, Kiwior, Saliba, Timber, Tomiyasu, White, Zinchenko; Elneny, Havertz, Jorginho, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Smith Rowe, Vieira; Jesus, Martinelli, Nelson, Nketiah, Saka, Trossard
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It leaves Arsenal in perfect condition to head into their toughest remaining league game. They have the chance to move five points clear of Liverpool with just three games left to go, and would extend the gap to Manchester City to four with a win, even if that is only temporary.
Tottenham will pose a defiant obstacle though as they seek to keep up the pressure on Aston Villa in fourth place in the hunt to secure Champions League qualification. Ange Postecolgou's side are able to welcome back some key players for the game as well in what is likely to be an eclectic atmosphere
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