Arsenal are in dire need of a big win and a standout performance as they gear up to face Tottenham in a high-stakes north London derby this Wednesday.
The Gunners have had a rough week, bowing out of the FA Cup after falling to a 10-man Manchester United side. To add salt to the wound, their Carabao Cup chances look slim following a 2-0 first-leg loss to Newcastle on home turf.
Meanwhile, Spurs didn’t exactly shine in the FA Cup, needing extra time to scrape past non-league Tamworth. However, they were in fine form earlier, delivering an impressive win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup, keeping their silverware dreams alive.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Arsenal vs. Tottenham live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: USA Network
Live stream: Peacock, NBC Sports App, NBC Sports Website
This game is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network in the United States. Streaming options are available on Peacock, NBC Sports App, and NBC Sports website.
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What time does Arsenal vs. Tottenham kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London, England and kicks off on Wednesday, January 15 at 8:00 p.m. local time (GMT).
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Jan. 15 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Jan. 15 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Jan. 15 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Jan. 15 | 12:00 p.m. |
Arsenal vs. Tottenham predicted lineups, team news
Just as Gabriel Jesus was finding his groove back in North London, disaster struck again. The unlucky Brazilian injured his knee during the defeat to Manchester United. While the extent of the damage is still up in the air, whether it’s just a scare or something more serious, one thing’s for sure—Jesus won’t be available for the derby.
He’ll join an unfortunate list of absentees, including Ethan Nwaneri (muscle), Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Ben White (knee), and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee). Meanwhile, Riccardo Calafiori remains a big question mark after sitting out the FA Cup defeat due to a muscular issue.
After Sunday’s draining 120-minute marathon that led to nothing but disappointment, it wouldn’t be surprising if Arteta shakes up nearly half of his lineup for Wednesday’s crucial showdown. However, with limited options up front, he may have no choice but to stick with the increasingly frustrating Kai Havertz to lead the charge.
Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Sterling, Havertz, Trossard
Injured: Tomiyasu, Saka, White, Nwaneri, Calafiori, Jesus
Suspended: None
For Postecoglou’s squad, the injury list remains unchanged, with Destiny Udogie, Ben Davies, Richarlison, Micky van de Ven (all sidelined with hamstring issues), Guglielmo Vicario (ankle), Wilson Odobert (hamstring), Cristian Romero (thigh), and Rodrigo Bentancur (head) all ruled out once again.
Fraser Forster, battling illness, might be the only player to re-enter the mix. However, January signing Antonin Kinsky has quickly impressed Postecoglou and looks poised to make his Premier League debut in the North London derby—a true trial by fire.
Much like their rivals, Spurs are likely to shuffle the deck for this high-stakes clash. Expect the likes of Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, and EFL Cup hero Lucas Bergvall to rejoin the starting lineup.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Kinsky (GK) — Porro, Gray, Dragusin, Spence — Bergvall, Sarr, Maddison — Kulusevski, Solanke, Son
Injured: Odobert, Richarlison, Vicario, Davies, Romero, van de Van, Udogie, Forster, Bentancur
Suspended: None
Arsenal vs. Tottenham Prediction
The North London derby rarely disappoints when it comes to intensity, but with both teams coming off grueling two-hour FA Cup showdowns following their EFL Cup commitments, this showdown might not be a masterpiece in terms of quality.
Trying to predict which version of Spurs will show up is like rolling the dice. Their struggles against Tamworth, even with a rotated attack, are enough to raise a few red flags.
Meanwhile, Arsenal haven’t exactly been a well-oiled machine in the final third, but they always manage to carve out chances. All it might take on Wednesday is one moment of precision to seal a confidence-boosting derby double for the Gunners.
- Prediction: Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, January 14
- Brentford vs. Man City (2:30 p.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Bournemouth (2:30 p.m.)
- West Ham vs. Fulham (2:30 p.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool (3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, January 15
- Everton vs. Aston Villa (2:30 p.m.)
- Leicester vs. Crystal Palace (2:30 p.m.)
- Newcastle vs. Wolves (2:30 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur (3:00 p.m.)
Friday, January 16
- Ipswich Town vs. Brighton (2:30 p.m.)
- Man United vs. Southampton (3:00 p.m.)
