The 199th North London derby is on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with both teams eager to claim victory.
Tottenham Hotspur is entering a new phase under Igor Tudor, who was recently appointed to help the club avoid slipping into the relegation zone. Spurs are currently 16th in the league, just five points above the relegation spots, and remain the only Premier League team without a win in 2026. Tudor, known for his pressing style and tactical discipline, faces a tough challenge to end an eight-game winless streak.
Arsenal is continuing their strong bid for the Premier League title, but pressure is mounting after two consecutive draws. Following a 2–2 draw against Wolves, Mikel Arteta’s team sees their lead threatened by Manchester City. Arsenal has done well in recent meetings against Tottenham, winning six of the last seven league matches, and will aim to maintain that advantage to secure their title hopes.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026
- Kick-off: 16:30 GMT
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Referee: Peter Bankes
- VAR: Darren England
- Last Meeting: Arsenal 4–1 Tottenham (23 Nov 2025), Premier League
Team News
Tottenham Hotspur
Igor Tudor’s first match is complicated by an injury crisis, with 10 players out. Captain Cristian Romero is missing due to a suspension; Spurs have lost all six home games he didn’t play. Dominic Solanke is back in training after a throat issue, but Richarlison, Pedro Porro, and Destiny Udogie are unlikely to play. Long-term injuries include James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Wilson Odobert.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta may have good news with Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz possibly returning after missing two games. Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard are fit to play after recent injuries during the draw at Molineux. Saka, who has just signed a new contract, has been involved in six goals in his last eight matches against Spurs.
Form
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham is struggling, winless in their last eight Premier League matches (D4 L4). This is their longest winless run to start a year since 1994. Recently, they have also struggled at home in this derby, losing their last three league encounters against Arsenal. Defensively, Spurs have unexpectedly scored more goals from defenders (10) than any other team this season.
Arsenal
Arsenal remains unbeaten in their last seven Premier League encounters with Spurs. However, draws against Brentford and Wolves have allowed competitors to close the gap. In London derbies, Arsenal has lost only once in their last 21 matches since May 2022. Mikel Arteta also has the highest win rate in London derbies (60.3%) among managers with at least 20 games.
Predicted Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI: Vicario; Gray, Dragusin, Van de Ven, Spence; Gallagher, Palhinha, Sarr; Kolo Muani, Solanke, Simons
Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
How to Watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 16:00 GMT.
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