Tottenham fans buzzing over ‘massive boost’ they’ve received against Arsenal ahead of NLD

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Tottenham Hotspur are up against Newcastle United next, before the international break sadly brings things to a halt in the Premier League.

Once this is over, Spurs return to action with the chance of claiming bragging rights against their bitter north London rivals this early on in the season.

On Sunday 15 September, Tottenham host Arsenal at N17, and Ange Postecoglou’s charges will be eager to deal another blow to their rivals’ Premier League title hopes.

Although the game’s not for a while, Spurs have already been handed a significant boost for the NLD.

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Declan Rice set to miss North London derby

Tottenham will be facing an Arsenal side missing Declan Rice, who will be suspended for the NLD due to his sending-off against Brighton.

The Gunners man was shown a second yellow card after ‘denying a restart’ against the Seagulls after he got tangled up with Joel Veltman.

Rice protested the decision, which came after Veltman seemingly lashed out at the Arsenal player, who was adjudged to have nudged the ball away.

According to the FA rules, as relayed by The Mirror, kicking the ball away or delaying the restart is an automatic cautionable offence.

Despite angry remonstrations from Rice and his teammates, the referee’s decision was backed up by VAR and the sending-off stood.

It was the first red card that the England international has received in his career so far.

Now, Arsenal will be without one of their key men for the trip to Tottenham, and needless to say, Spurs fans are pleased.

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Arsenal could only draw 1-1 with Brighton’s Joao Pedro scoring in the 58th minute to cancel out Kai Havertz’s 38th-minute opener.

Havertz scored with a lob from Bukayo Saka’s lofted through-ball, which split the defence after Lewis Dunk allowed a punt up top to bounce.

Then, Pedro was on hand to fire home on the rebound after Yankuba Minteh drew a save out of David Raya.

The points were shared, already denting Arsenal’s title hopes against a Manchester City side that has hit the ground running with three wins out of three.