Arsenal v Tottenham – Probable lineups – Both sides hit with key injury fears

Arsenal host their north London rivals Tottenham this weekend as they look to return to winning ways.

The clash takes place at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon while kick-off is scheduled for 12:30 (GMT).

Arsenal come into the weekend clash following a 3-1 defeat at the hands of league leaders Manchester City.

Meanwhile Tottenham are in high spirits ahead of the derby following wins over Real Madrid and Crystal Palace.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side could move into second place and go seven points clear of Arsenal if they record a win tomorrow.

Arsenal trail leaders City by 12 points and sit sixth in the league after losing four of their opening 11 League games. The pressure is already piling onto their long-serving manager Arsene Wenger and a loss against Spurs would only make things worse.

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Germany international Mesut Ozil has been included in the squad and is expected to start tomorrow’s clash.

Olivier Giroud has been ruled out after picking up a thigh injury while Santi Cazorla is also out.

Tottenham meanwhile could be without their star striker Harry Kane who has been struggling with an injury.

Arsenal v Tottenham probable line-ups

Arsenal probable XI: Cech; Koscielny, Mertesacker, Monreal; Bellerin, Ramsey, Xhaka, Kolasinac; Ozil, Sanchez; Lacazette

Tottenham probable XI: Lloris; Sanchez, Vertonghen, Davies; Trippier, Dembele, Dier, Rose; Eriksen, Alli; Kane