Up to 19 players could be missing for the Arsenal vs Tottenham showdown, leaving Mikel Arteta and Thomas Frank with major selection problems. Both sides have been hit by a growing injury list ahead of Sunday\u2019s North London derby, which comes right after a two-week international break.<\/p>\n
Despite the excitement building among supporters heading to the Emirates Stadium, neither team is expected to be at full strength, as several first-team regulars are currently sidelined and likely to miss the match.<\/p>\n
Arsenal<\/p>\n
Arsenal could be without nine important players this weekend. Although they sit four points clear at the top of the Premier League, their strong run has been overshadowed by fitness concerns within the squad.<\/p>\n
Gabriel was forced off in the 64th minute of Brazil\u2019s friendly against Senegal at the Emirates on Saturday after suffering a knee issue. The injury could rule the 27-year-old out for at least a month, and there are fears he may not return until January.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Jurrien Timber was treated for a suspected knee injury during the Netherlands’ game against Lithuania on Monday. He appeared in significant discomfort and was substituted on the hour mark, though he later shared a positive update on social media, indicating the problem may not be serious.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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