It’s derby day as Arsenal welcome arch-rivals Tottenham to the Emirates this afternoon.
Spurs have been unable to lay a glove on the Gunners lately – Arsenal have won the last three of these meetings on the bounce, eager to inflict more pain on the old enemy today.
You have to go back to May 2022 for Tottenham’s last win – their only triumph in the last nine derbies.
But there is a gaping hole in the Arsenal defence Spurs will feel they can exploit today. Gabriel Magalhaes, a fearsome presence at both ends of the pitch for Mikel Arteta’s side this season, is facing at least a month out with question marks also hanging over other key personnel ahead of kick-off.
Victory for Arsenal would see them open up a seven-point lead over Manchester City after their defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday night.
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Chelsea are now their closest rivals in second place with the two meeting at Stamford Bridge next week.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage.
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November 23, 2025 2:45 pm
Arteta wants to ‘conquer’ north London
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Quizzed about what makes the north London derby so unique, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said: ‘It’s just different.
‘It’s a big city, but it’s a big rivalry; it’s a part of London that we want to conquer, and they want to do the same. There’s been a lot of shifts as well over the years, we’ve been more dominant, and it’s just beautiful, especially when we play at home in front of our people.
‘We know what it means to them and the energy that they’re going to bring, the energy that the team is going to bring in every single action and it’s just a privilege to play those kind of games.’
November 23, 2025 2:30 pm
Tottenham star backed to ‘control’ Arsenal striker
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Former Tottenham star Sandro has backed Micky van de Ven to lock down and ‘control’ Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres in today’s north London derby.
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November 23, 2025 1:11 pm
Predicted Tottenham starting XI
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And this is how we think Tottenham will line up today – but again, we will bring you the official team news when it drops.
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November 23, 2025 1:08 pm
Predicted Arsenal starting XI
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We will bring you the official team news as soon as it lands – but this is how we think Arsenal will be lining up today…
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November 23, 2025 1:06 pm
Is Arsenal vs Spurs on TV?
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Yes! Today’s north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham is indeed on TV in the UK today.
You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV.
November 23, 2025 1:04 pm
When does Arsenal vs Spurs kick off?
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Arsenal vs Spurs kicks off at 4.30pm UK time today – Sunday, November 23.
It’s the second Premier League clash of the day following Leeds United’s match against Aston Villa.
November 23, 2025 1:01 pm
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Good afternoon from north London! One of the biggest rivalries in English football is back as Arsenal host Tottenham at the Emirates.
The Gunners are top of the league – and in the title hunt – but Spurs have shined on the road this season and are unbeaten away from home in the top-flight.
That means we should be set for a cracker of a game today… Stay with Metro for all the build-up, team news, live updates and reaction.
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