Sun Sep 15 12:07:43 UTC 2024: ## North London Derby: Arsenal Face Stiff Test Against Tottenham Amidst Injury Woes

**LONDON, ENGLAND** – Arsenal are set to face a tough test against Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday, kicking off a brutal 8-day schedule for the Gunners. The match comes just before Arsenal travel to Bergamo to face Atalanta on Thursday, followed by a trip to the Etihad to face Manchester City on Sunday.

A victory against Tottenham could set the tone for a strong week and month for Arsenal, while a loss would add pressure to secure a result at City.

Tottenham, currently 1-1-1 in the Premier League, have shown themselves to be dangerous going forward but vulnerable at the back under their new manager, Ange Postecoglou. The return of Micky Van de Ven and Dominic Solanke will boost Tottenham’s lineup, with the latter replacing the injured Richarlison.

Arsenal, however, will be without several key players, including Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard, and Oleksandr Zinchenko, due to suspension and injuries. Mikel Arteta has called up a number of academy players to fill the gaps, including Ayden Heaven, Maldini Kacurri, and Ethan Nwaneri.

The match is scheduled for Sunday, September 15th at 6 am PT, 9 am ET, and 2 pm BT. The match will be televised in the US on USA Network and Telemundo.

**Key Players:**

* **Arsenal:** Jorginho, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli
* **Tottenham:** Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Son Heung-min

The North London derby is always a fiercely contested match, and with both sides facing important fixtures in the coming days, Sunday’s game promises to be an exciting and tense encounter.

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