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NORTH LONDON DERBY

ARSENAL and Tottenham square off in the Premier League once again just months after Spurs shattered the Gunners' Champions League dreams last season.

But this time, both teams are in red hot form and it should make for an explosive North London derby.

  • Live stream: BT Sport
  • TV channel: BT Sport 1
  • Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Jesus
  • Tottenham XI: Lloris; Romero, Dier, Longlet; Royal, Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Perisic; Richarlison, Son Heung-Min, Kane

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  • Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham

    58. This is the problem Tottenham in terms of depth.

    When they find themselves in a position like this, they do not have a lot of attacking options on the bench to rely upon.

    With no Moura or Kulusevski, Conte's options are severely limited.

  • Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham

    56. This would be a massive win for Arsenal.

    It is all for Tottenham to do now.

    Arteta's side could look to pick off their opponents on the counter attack themselves now.

  • Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham - Jesus chance!

    54. The ball is drifted into the back post where Jesus is unmarked.

    The Brazilian gets it all wrong and heads it into the ground well wide of the Tottenham goal.

    Should have scored there, a fantastic chance for the striker.

  • Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham

    52. The home fans are in full voice again.

    Another quick start to the half by Arteta's team.

    Gabriel Jesus has never lost a Premier League game that he has scored in.

  • Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham

    50. Jesus pounces to poke the ball home.

    Saka's effort is not held by Lloris and Romero cannot sort his feet out quickly enough.

    Jesus reacts quickest and manages to dribble the ball over the line.

  • Goal - Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)

  • Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

    48. Tottenham come forward on the break quickly again.

    Fortunately for Arsenal, Saliba is there again to read the danger.

    Arteta needs to be concerned about these Spurs' counters.

  • Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

    46. Arsenal are pressing high in the early stages again.

    They seem to struggle to keep this up for a prolonged period of the game.

    Jesus is dropping deeper looking for the ball, trying to link-up play.

  • Kick-off: Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

    The home side get the second half started.

    For the neutrals, we are hoping for plenty of goals in this half.

    All to play for, anybody's game to win.

  • HT: Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

    When Tottenham play the ball from one wing to the other, they seem to have a lot of space to play into.

    Perisic in particular has caused problems when they have managed to do just this.

    Arsenal need to work out a 'plan B' for when they cannot penetrate that Tottenham back line.

  • HT: Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

    Despite their early dominance in the game, Hugo Lloris did not have a lot of saves to make.

    Arsenal were knocking on the door before their goal but mainly looking to find a way through the Tottenham back line.

    Lloris has dealt with all the crosses The Gunners have thrown at him and it took something special from Thomas Partey to beat him.

    Arteta will be concerned at how easily Spurs have opened his side up defensively.

    They haven't created a lot, being the away side, but when they have got into those areas they have caused Arsenal problems.

  • HT: Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

    Anthony Taylor brings the first half to a close.

    Both sides have created chances and will feel they can win this game in the second half.

    Arsenal need to deal with Tottenham's attacking threat better, Conte will no doubt convey this message in his team talk.

  • Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

    45. We are going to have two additional minutes added.

    The visitors are happy to pass it around, take stock of their first half performance.

    Richarlison is dispossessed by Jesus as he runs towards goal.

  • Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

    44. Tottenham are not pressing Arsenal much in possession.

    Jesus skips passed two Tottenham players, bursting into the box.

    His effort is too close to Hugo Lloris who blocks the shot.

  • Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

    42. Arteta will feel his side deserved more from this half.

    Tottenham have played the perfect counter attacking game.

    Saliba is having to deal with bursts through the middle of Kane, Son and Richarlison.

  • Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

    40. Arsenal exert some pressure on Tottenham's penalty area and manage to win themselves a corner.

    The ball does not find a red and white shirt and is headed clear.

    Kane holds the ball up and draws the foul from Gabriel.

  • Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

    38. The goal seems to have knocked Arsenal's confidence.

    Saka looks to try and get the ball in the box, winning a corner in the process.

    The young winger takes the corner, Lloris punches clear under pressure.

    Tottenham counter and have numbers over but cannot take advantage as Ramsdale eventually saves Kane's tame header at the back post.

  • Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

    36. Perisic offers more options to Spurs with his set piece delivery.

    Taking a corner, he puts so much whip on it that Ramsdale struggles to claw the ball out of his own goal.

    Arsenal are struggling to get the ball back off Tottenham.

  • Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

    34. Antonio Conte has made this Tottenham team harder to beat this season, not giving up when going behind.

    The visitors knock the ball around with more confidence now.

    Richarlison and Son are dropping deeper looking for the ball.

  • Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

    32. We have a game on our hands now.

    A rare Spurs attack led to the foul.

    The visitors have shown they pose danger on the break to hurt Mikel Arteta's side.

  • Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

    30. Harry Kane scores his 100th Premier League away goal.

    The first player to ever accomplish this.

    Gabriel's foul on Richarlison has let the visitors back into this game.

  • Goal - Harry Kane (Tottenham)

  • Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

    28. The last time Tottenham won at Arsenal, Eminem and Rihanna were top of the UK charts.

    They have their work cut out if they are going to do that today.

    Tottenham work the ball well from right to left, Perisic in acres of space but his effort is high and wide.

  • Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

    26. Arsenal are patiently looking to find a second.

    Spreading the ball out wide and waiting for the right opportunity to cross.

    Martinelli is twisting and turning, trying to beat his marker.