Here comes the biggest derby of London and maybe of England itself. Both of teams are high, Arsenal are 3rd while Spurs are 4th, so a victory for one of this team will surely make the dreams come true for a side. Arsenal, maybe winning the title and Spurs, qualifing for UEFA Champions League. Here are some facts of our match:
Venue: The Emirates Stadium
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2009
Kick-off: 12:45 GMT
Coverage: Live on Sky Sports, BBC Sport website, BBC Radio 5 Live, local radio, Final Score & highlights on Match of the Day.
TEAM NEWS
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Tottenham's Aaron Lennon misses out with an ankle knock so former Arsenal man David Bentley takes his place.
Jonathan Woodgate has recovered from a head injury suffered against Stoke and should partner Ledley King in defence.
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Suspended: None Doubtful: None
Injured: Denilson (back), Djourou, Rosicky and Walcott (all knee), Fabianski (thigh), Wilshere (ankle)
Tottenham
Suspended: Defoe (1 game)
Doubtful: None
Injured: Giovani (ankle), Lennon (ankle), Modric (broken leg)
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Arsenal are undefeated in their last 19 meetings with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Spurs' last victory over their North London rivals in the top-flight came in November 1999 and their last away win at Arsenal was in May 1993.
• The Gunners have dropped only four points from a possible 30 in their last 10 Premier League home meetings with the Lilywhites.
• But Tottenham are unbeaten in their last four matches against Arsenal (two league, two cup).
LEADING GOALSCORERS
Arsenal
Van Persie: 6 goals (5 league);
Vermaelen & Fabregas: 5 goals (4 league)
Tottenham
Defoe: 7 goals (6 league)
Keane: 6 goals (4 league)
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee: Mark Clattenburg
Assistant referees: Peter Kirkup & Stephen Child
Fourth official: Stuart Attwell
My Prediction is 2-1 for Tottenham, goal scored by Crouch and Bentley (Spurs) while for Arsenal scores Fabregas.
Venue: The Emirates Stadium
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2009
Kick-off: 12:45 GMT
Coverage: Live on Sky Sports, BBC Sport website, BBC Radio 5 Live, local radio, Final Score & highlights on Match of the Day.
TEAM NEWS
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Arsenal keeper Lukasz Fabianski picked up a thigh injury in midweek so Manuel Almunia could return for the first time since September.
Manager Arsene Wenger is still without the midfield trio of Tomas Rosicky, Denilson and Theo Walcott. Tottenham's Aaron Lennon misses out with an ankle knock so former Arsenal man David Bentley takes his place.
Jonathan Woodgate has recovered from a head injury suffered against Stoke and should partner Ledley King in defence.
<!-- E SF --><hr>Arsenal
Suspended: None Doubtful: None
Injured: Denilson (back), Djourou, Rosicky and Walcott (all knee), Fabianski (thigh), Wilshere (ankle)
Tottenham
Suspended: Defoe (1 game)
Doubtful: None
Injured: Giovani (ankle), Lennon (ankle), Modric (broken leg)
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Arsenal are undefeated in their last 19 meetings with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Spurs' last victory over their North London rivals in the top-flight came in November 1999 and their last away win at Arsenal was in May 1993.
• The Gunners have dropped only four points from a possible 30 in their last 10 Premier League home meetings with the Lilywhites.
• But Tottenham are unbeaten in their last four matches against Arsenal (two league, two cup).
LEADING GOALSCORERS
Arsenal
Van Persie: 6 goals (5 league);
Vermaelen & Fabregas: 5 goals (4 league)
Tottenham
Defoe: 7 goals (6 league)
Keane: 6 goals (4 league)
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee: Mark Clattenburg
Assistant referees: Peter Kirkup & Stephen Child
Fourth official: Stuart Attwell
My Prediction is 2-1 for Tottenham, goal scored by Crouch and Bentley (Spurs) while for Arsenal scores Fabregas.
