Arsenal are unbeaten in five meetings with their North London neighbours, winning four of them, seeking a third successive league victory over Spurs, something they most-recently achieved in 1989. At Emirates Stadium, the Gunners have won nine of the last 15 derbies, with Tottenham winning only one of their last 30 league visits to their fiercest rivals.
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The feel-bad factor around Arsenal continues, so how they need a victory from this North London derby to reunite the fan base and life morale. On Sunday, the Gunners were dumped out of the FA Cup by Manchester United, beaten on penalties at home, a defeat compounded by the fact that they were up against ten-men for over an hour, including extra time, with Martin Ødegaard seeing a penalty saved in normal time, while Kai Havertz was the only man to miss in the subsequent shootout.
Mikel Arteta's team have, more or less, seen their hopes of winning both domestic cups come to an end in the space of just five days, defeated 2-0 by Newcastle at home in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals last Tuesday, leaving them all but out of that competition too. Prior to that, Arsenal had actually been unbeaten in 13 matches dating back to 6 November, but currently sit six points adrift league-leaders Liverpool, meaning it just feels as though this season is slipping away already. Thus, with Aston Villa also visiting on Saturday, the Gunners need to rediscover their mojo and quickly, if they're to avoid falling further behind in the title race.
Given all of that, Tottenham Hotspur supporters might come into this derby with belief their side can claim a famous victory. A week ago, Spurs upset the odds by beating Liverpool in the first leg of their own EFL Cup semi-final, Lucas Bergvall the late match-winner, meaning their fans are dreaming of a Wembley date, unlike their neighbours. Then, rather embarrassingly, Ange Postecoglou's team were held to a goalless draw by fifth-tier Tamworth in the FA Cup at the weekend but, with replays a thing of the past, the Lilywhites cruised through after extra time; an own goal opening the floodgates, before Dejan Kuluševski and Brennan Johnson struck at the Lamb Ground. Despite this cup progression, Tottenham really need to improve their league form, currently down in 12th, their sole win in their last eight league matches coming at rock-bottom Southampton. So now, will Spurs' season spark into life by virtue of a victory over their nearest and fiercest rivals?
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 210.
- Arsenal Wins: 88. Draws: 55. Tottenham Hotspur Wins: 67.
Arsenal Team News
The Gunners are very short of attacking options; Bukayo Saka is obviously out long-term and teenager Ethan Nwaneri is also currently sidelined, while Gabriel Jesus was stretchered off with a serious-looking knee injury on Sunday, in a further massive blow. Right-back Jurriën Timber also hobbled off against Man United so, with neither Benjamin White nor Takehiro Tomiyasu available, and Riccardo Calafiori a doubt, Thomas Partey could be forced to fill-in there.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur: (4-3-3): Raya; Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Merino, Ødegaard; Martinelli, Trossard, Havertz.
Arsenal Players to Watch vs Tottenham Hotspur
Fair to say, Kai Havertz is enduring a rather miserable time at the moment, returning up front against Newcastle following illness, before missing gilt-edged chances both on Tuesday and at the weekend; now would be a good time for him to win back the fanbase!
Tottenham Hotspur Team News
Spurs are still without Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie, Rodrigo Bentancur, Richarlison and Wilson Odobert, but new goalkeeper Antonín Kinský has become an instantaneous hero, keeping clean sheets against both Liverpool and Tamworth, having only just arrived from Slavia Prague. Compared to the team that started on Sunday, Djed Spence will displace the lesser-spotted Sergio Reguilón at full-back, while the usual front three Son Heung-min, Dejan Kuluševski and Dominic Solanke will also return. Lucas Bergvall's match-winning performance in the EFL Cup last mid-week is likely to earn him a start, potentially chosen over James Maddison.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup vs Arsenal: (4-3-3): Kinský; Porro, Gray, Drăgușin, Spence; Bissouma, Matar Sarr, Bergvall: Kuluševski, Son Heung-min, Solanke.
Tottenham Hotspur Player to Watch vs Arsenal
Son Heung-min has eight North London derby goals to his name, only Emmanuel Adebayor and Harry Kane have more, so can the South Korean strike against Arsenal again?
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction
This clash guarantees goals, but we're sitting on the fence and forecasting a score draw that will satisfy neither set of supporters on Wednesday: Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur.
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Premier League game on TV channel?
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 1 & Ultimate
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Premier League game on live streaming?
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League?
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur takes place on Wednesday 15 December 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PST).