Sat Nov 16 13:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Arsenal Women Face Tottenham in Crucial North London Derby

**London, UK –** Arsenal Women are set to face Tottenham Hotspur in a highly anticipated North London derby this Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (1:45 pm kick-off). The match, broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer, marks the first meeting between the two sides in the Barclays Women’s Super League this season.

Arsenal arrive on a five-game unbeaten run, including impressive victories over West Ham, Brighton, and Juventus in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Their recent 4-0 win against Juventus featured goals from four different players. However, manager Jonas Eidevall is wary of Tottenham, who despite a promising start, currently sit seventh in the WSL with a leaky defense.

“I think Tottenham are a strong team,” said Eidevall in his pre-match press conference. “They’ve been playing top four opposition and might be stronger than their results suggest. It’s going to be a very hard opponent.” While acknowledging Tottenham’s strengths, Eidevall expressed confidence in Arsenal’s ability to secure a win if they maintain their current form.

Tottenham manager, Renee Slegers, also acknowledged the importance of the derby, stating: “You can see and feel it in the preparation for the game how big it is.” Slegers confirmed no fresh injury concerns for Tottenham, though several players remain sidelined.

Arsenal will also have some players unavailable, with Amanda Ilestedt absent due to the birth of her baby and Victoria Pelova still out injured. The game will be officiated by Emily Heaslip. Fans can follow live updates on Arsenal’s X account and find post-match reports on Arsenal.com.

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