Tottenham predicted starting XI vs Arsenal: Bissouma, Solanke to start

This Sunday, the North London derby will see Tottenham Hotspur take on Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. With the match fast approaching, it’s time to predict how Ange Postecoglou might line up his team for this crucial clash.

As we edge closer to the game, there are a few uncertainties that could influence Postecoglou’s choices. Notably, Richarlison’s potential absence due to injury and Rodrigo Bentancur’s recent controversy surrounding comments about South Korean individuals might affect the starting lineup. Considering these factors, here’s our initial prediction for Tottenham’s XI.

Both Tottenham and Arsenal are feeling the pressure to secure a win, even though it’s only the fourth match of the Premier League season. For Spurs, this fixture represents a vital chance to claim three points against their arch-rivals and boost their momentum following a mixed start to the season.

Tottenham predicted starting XI vs Arsenal: Bissouma, Solanke to start

Tottenham’s campaign has been inconsistent so far, with just four points from a possible nine, including a frustrating defeat to Newcastle before the international break. In contrast, Arsenal have managed two wins and a draw, putting them in a stronger position as they sit fourth in the Premier League table.

However, Arsenal come into this game with significant injury concerns. Declan Rice is ruled out, and the Gunners will also miss their captain, Martin Odegaard, due to an ankle injury. These absences could weaken Arsenal’s midfield and disrupt their game plan.

Good news for Spurs is that both Dominic Solanke and Micky van de Ven are available again after their injuries and have trained ahead of the derby. However, Postecoglou has confirmed that Yves Bissouma is experiencing some issues, which might rule him out. He mentioned:

"We had the last of the boys in late (on Thursday) so we'll have a look at them today and everyone's reporting all well except for (Bissouma). He's got a bit of an issue, but we'll have a look at him over the next couple of days and see how it settles."

Given the circumstances, here’s our predicted Tottenham lineup for the North London derby:

Tottenham predicted lineup vs Arsenal: Vicario; Porro, Van de Ven, Romero, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison; Kulusevski, Solanke, Son.