Tottenham predicted XI v Arsenal… 19-goal striker to return, £25m star sits out with injury

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The first North London derby of the season sees Spurs play host to arch-rivals Arsenal.

Having failed to win a North London derby since becoming Tottenham manager, Ange Postecoglou will be desperate for three points when the Gunners travel to N17 this Sunday.

Undoubtedly one of the best games in the footballing calendar, Mikel Arteta’s men came out on top last time winning 3-2 back in April at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs supporters will want no repeat of that this weekend, as the Lilywhites look to kick-start their season having only picked up a disappointing four points so far.

Postecoglou will be hoping he can mastermind a win against their fierce rivals and this is how we think the Aussie may line-up.

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Dominic Solanke to return from injury

Having sat out with an ankle injury since the opening weekend, Dominic Solanke hasn’t been able to fully kickstart his Spurs career yet.

Joining for a record £65m fee, the former Cherries man bagged 19 goals in the league last season and was signed to fill the goalscoring void left by Harry Kane in 2023.

Luckily for Spurs supporters, the striker may be able to open his Tottenham account this weekend, as Solanke is expected to be fit for the Arsenal clash.

What better way to endear yourself to the Spurs faithful than to score against your arch-rivals…

Yves Bissouma may miss Arsenal clash

Arsenal have been unlucky with injuries over the international break with club captain Martin Odegaard set to miss the North London derby.

Spurs themselves have not gone unscathed over the international period following news that Yves Bissouma picked up a knock while playing for Mali.

Rodrigo Bentancur will be on hand to replace the 28-year-old if needed, with Bissouma set to be assessed before the Arsenal clash.

Postecoglou to put trust in Brennan Johnson

Tottenham’s trip to St James’ Park was a frustrating afternoon, to say the least, with Spurs leaving Tyneside with not many positives to reflect on.

There were however some good aspects of Tottenham’s performance, particularly Brennan Johnson’s cameo off the bench.

The Welshman replaced Pape Matar Sarr at half-time, going on to provide Spurs with a constant threat down the right-hand flank. It would ultimately be no surprise to see the winger return to Postecoglou’s starting XI against Arsenal.

Predicted XI v Arsenal