Martin Keown believes Arsenal’s away form and defensive record give them the ‘pedigree of champions’ and enough to beat Tottenham in the North London derby.

The Gunners travel to the home of their arch-rivals Spurs on Sunday looking to get back on track following a disappointing and controversial 1-1 draw against Brighton before the international break.

Arsenal have taken seven points from three Premier League games so far and remain unbeaten, while Spurs have picked up just one win and four points.

Last season, Mikel Arteta’s men kept a league-high 18 clean sheets — at least five more than any other team — while they conceded the fewest goals of any Premier League team (29).

Arsenal have started this season in a similar fashion, conceding just a single goal across their opening three matches.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League away games, which includes a 3-2 win against Spurs in April.

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Martin Keown makes Arsenal vs Tottenham prediction

It’s for these reasons that Keown is backing Arsenal to pick up another hard-fought win against their closest rivals.

“I think it probably would, but I don’t see it happening,” Keown responded when asked on talkSPORT if he thinks a Spurs win on Sunday would be a shock.

He continued: “I think that Arsenal are still good enough – when you look at their defensive record and the number of clean sheets in recent times.

“If you look at their away record you start to think they have the pedigree of champions.

“I’m going to go with Arsenal but you have to earn everything you get at Spurs now.”

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Martin Keown has called on Jorginho and Arsenal’s other squad players to fill the void left by Declan Rice in this weekend’s North London derby. 

The Gunners are preparing to face their arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur away from home on Sunday.

However, they must do so without key midfielder Rice, who was controversially sent off in the 1-1 draw against Brighton prior to the international break.

Italy international Jorginho is expected to start in Rice’s place despite being an unused substitute in all three of Arsenal’s Premier League games so far this season.

Jorginho has proven himself an excellent back-up to Rice in the past. However, Keown believes it can’t just be him who ups his game against Spurs, with Mikel Arteta needing big performances from other Arsenal squad members.

Keown outlines how Arsenal can cope with Declan Rice vs Spurs

“Jorginho has to come into that position and he has plenty of experience but it can’t just be one player,” Keown told talkSPORT.

“Back in the day there were many times when we were without the likes of Patrick Vieira or Thierry Henry, it didn’t matter.

“Players came in – Edu came in, or Kanu came in.

“You’ve got to have a squad who are strong enough and this is where the question mark will be with Arsenal because they’ve let a lot of good young players go and they had to do that to balance the books.

“It’s whether the squad is strong enough.”

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Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison is set to miss the upcoming North London derby against Arsenal due to an injury picked up in training.

Injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar has shared a detailed update on the Brazilian’s condition, which continues to hamper his progress since joining Spurs in 2022 from Everton for nearly £60 million.

Richarlison arrived at Tottenham with high expectations but has struggled to live up to his price tag.

In his debut season, he managed only one Premier League goal. Last season, despite improving with 11 goals in 28 league appearances, the Brazilian struggled with injuries and inconsistent form.

Unfortunately, this season has been no different, with Richarlison suffering another setback in training, as revealed by manager Ange Postecoglou. The injury is expected to sideline him for several weeks.

Dr Brar’s injury update

Dr Brar has now shared an update on the striker’s injury, providing an expected return date.

He told Tottenham News:

“He picked up the injury in training and is expected to be ruled out for a few weeks. Based on the potential return timeline around 21 September, he will likely be progressing through more dynamic activities with the hope of returning to team training after the international break.”

“It’s fair to rule him out for the entire month from first-team training.“

This update confirms that the Brazilian striker will miss several important fixtures, including the highly anticipated North London derby against Arsenal.

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Richarlison has been linked with a move away to Saudi over the last couple of transfer windows and if his current fitness issues continue, it will not be entirely unlikely if the club decides to sell him if they receive a tempting offer.

With Richarlison sidelined, Tottenham will be hoping that summer signing Dominic Solanke will be fit in time for the North London derby.

The former Bournemouth striker is also recovering from a recent knock and his availability could be key for Spurs as they prepare to take on their fierce rivals Arsenal.

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Ronald Koeman has given his seal of approval for Memphis Depay’s move to Brazilian side Corinthians.

The former Manchester United and Barcelona striker is on the verge of sealing a shock move to Timão after his contract at Atletico Madrid expired over the summer.

Koeman has caused controversy in recent weeks by omitting Steven Bergwijn from the Netherlands national team after he signed for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad; calling the former Spurs forward’s case a ‘closed book’.

“It’s clear that this has nothing to do with sportive ambition. His book with the Dutch National Team is closed,” Koeman said of Bergwijn’s move.

“He probably knows that I would have said this.”

Bergwijn — who played 83 times for Spurs between 2020 and 2022, scoring eight goals — responded by saying he had no interest in playing under Koeman anyway and that the manager was in danger of ‘losing his credibility’.

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Koeman gives Memphis Depay free pass for Brazil move

Depay — who scored seven goals in 53 appearances for Man Utd between 2015 and 2017, arriving at Old Trafford for £31m from PSV Eindhoven (per BBC Sport) — has been given much more favourable treatment by Koeman.

The former Everton and Southampton boss says the 98-time international could return to the Oranje picture as he regards the Brazilian Serie A as a better league than the Saudi Pro League.

“I disapproved Bergwijn to Saudi, with Memphis can be different,” Koeman was quoted as saying by CaughtOffside columnist and transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano.

“The level of the league in Brazil is different. So yes, Depay can still be part of the national team but it depends on his fitness and if he still reaches his level.”

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England captain Harry Kane is set to become the 10th player to earn a landmark 100 caps for the Three Lions against Finland at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night and the striker is “extremely proud” of the achievement. 

The Bayern Munich striker is one of the best players England has ever produced and that is backed up by his sensational goal record. Across the 562 club matches he has featured in throughout his career, the 31-year-old has netted 353 times alongside a further 91 assists.

For his national team, Kane is England’s all-time top scorer with 66 goals in 99 internationals and his achievements with the Three Lions will continue on Tuesday as the former Tottenham star will receive his 100th cap.

The FA will pay tribute to the striker before the UEFA Nations League fixture against Finland with a special pre-match ceremony that will include the presentation of a gold cap.

Kane is the first player to become an England men’s centurion since Wayne Rooney reached the milestone in November 2014.

Peter Shilton leads the way with 125 caps and that is a landmark achievable by the 31-year-old but for now, the Bayern Munich star is “extremely proud” of hitting the 100 mark.

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Harry Kane admits to being “extremely proud” of 100th England cap

Kane is expected to start against Finland at Wembley and has been speaking about the landmark moment in his career ahead of the game on Tuesday night.

The striker has told the press via Sky Sports: “It’s really special, I think It’s hard to sink in while you are still playing and whilst these moments come.

“This is one I am extremely proud of. I think it shows great consistency over a long period of time. When you look at some of the other players who have achieved it, they are some of our greatest-ever players, so It is something I am really excited for.

“I’ll have my family there to enjoy the moment as well. I think for sure, that moment when I am retired, I’ll probably look back on it with immense pride.”

"This is one I'm extremely proud of" ?

Harry Kane on becoming the tenth EVER England player to reach 100 caps ? pic.twitter.com/MMQ1x1gE4x

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) September 9, 2024

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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has been really unlucky with injuries during his time at the club.

Since the moment he joined the club last summer, his tenure at the Tottenham Stadium has been full of fitness issues to his players.

Last season, he had to use players like Ben Davies, Emerson Royal and Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg when all of them were not a part of his plans.

With the club supporting the manager in the transfer market this summer, Spurs have a much better squad compared to last season.

Tottenham have had a disappointing start to the new season with the club winning just one out of their three matches so far and that was against 20th placed Everton.

With the club preparing for the North London derby now, Postecoglou will welcome back three players who were out injured.

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According to Football London, Spurs will welcome back Richarlison, Dominic Solanke and Van de Ven.

The three players are crucial to the club’s hopes of finishing in the top four of the Premier League this season.

Solanke and Van de Ven are both expected to start against the Gunners on the 15th September at the Tottenham Stadium.

It appears that Postecoglou will have his best squad available for the next match and a win against arch rivals Arsenal could kick start their season.

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Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the French international midfielder Adrien Rabiot.

The 29-year-old is a free agent after his contract with Juventus expired earlier this summer.

According to a report from Team Talk, the midfielder’s agent (his mother Veronique) has offered the player to Arsenal and Tottenham. The midfielder would prefer a move to London this summer and it remains to be seen where he ends up.

The player is reportedly demanding wages of around £200,000 a week. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal or Tottenham are willing to pay that kind of money for him.

Signing a player of his quality and experience on a free transfer would certainly be an excellent bit of business but his wage demands could scupper any potential move.

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Rabiot would improve Arsenal and Tottenham

Arsenal need more quality and depth in the middle of the park and Rabiot will help them control games better. His ability to add calmness and composure from the deep and recycle possession could prove to be very handy alongside Declan Rice. He could form a solid partnership with the England international.

At Tottenham, they have sanctioned the departures of Oliver Skipp and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The 29-year-old could be the ideal acquisition on a free transfer. It remains to be seen whether they are ready to get the deal done in the coming weeks.

The 29-year-old will look to sort out his future and get back to playing regularly once again. A move to the Premier League will be an exciting challenge for him at this stage of his career. He has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in English football and he will look to establish himself as a key player for Arsenal or Tottenham.

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Tottenham Hotspur defender Sergio Reguilon has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.

The 27-year-old is surplus to requirements at the north London club and he needs to move on in search of regular playing time. With the Turkish transfer window open until 13 September, the player will have to secure a move soon.

According to a report from the Sunday People via Football Insider, the player has been handed an ultimatum that he needs to join a Turkish club or he will be on the sidelines at the Premier League club in the coming months.

The 27-year-old defender will not want to be on the fringes of the first-team at Tottenham for months and he will look to play regularly. It remains to be seen whether he can secure an exit from the North London club. The defender was on loan at Brentford and Manchester United last season. There is no doubt that he is good enough to play at high level and a move to Turkey could be ideal for him. He could improve plenty of teams in the Turkish league.

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Sergio Reguilon needs a fresh start

The 27-year-old was highly rated during his time in Spain and he will look to get back to that level once again. It remains to be seen whether he can find a suitable destination this month.

Spurs will be looking to get him off their books and a permanent exit would be ideal for all parties. If that is not possible, perhaps a loan deal could be on the cards.

Tottenham are currently well stocked in the left back department and they will not be able to provide the 27-year-old with ample opportunities. It would make sense for the two parties to go there separate ways in the next few days.

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Tottenham will face Arsenal in the Premier League next when they resume their season after the international break.

The two teams will face each other at the Tottenham Stadium next in what will be the biggest match of the season for both of them so far.

Ange Postecoglou must be concerned about one of his first team players, who missed the last match with an injury.

Defender Micky van de Ven missed the match against Newcastle United, which Spurs lost 2-1 to Eddie Howe’s team.

However, according to Dr Rajpal Brar, the Dutch defender is working on his fitness and will come back to the team in time to face Arsenal.

He told Tottenham News:

“He injured the knee during a tussle in the Newcastle game and has been making progress since.

“Not exactly sure what the issue is but he was already close prior to the international break and the club were cautious with him – partly due to, as Ange referred, a heavy program following the break where Tottenham matches come thick and fast with multiple of them against top competition.

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“I’d expect him back in contention for the game against Arsenal.“

The defender, who picked up the injury in Tottenham’s win against Everton, missed their crucial away fixture at Newcastle United.

With Spurs failing to beat the Magpies and Arsenal only managing to get a draw against Brighton last time out, both the teams will be looking to get back to winning ways and there is no better way to do it than against your biggest rivals.

Tottenham will need defensive stability against Arsenal

Van de Ven’s return will be a huge boost to Spurs and Postecoglou, who might not be too impressed with Radu Dragusin, who started the last match in defender for the north Londoners.

The Dutch defender was named Tottenham’s Player of the Season in 2023-24, showing how quickly he has become a crucial part of the team and he is one of the first names on the team sheet now.

The North London derby comes early this season with the match set to be played on 15th September.

Spurs will be hoping to find some consistency while the Gunners will be looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season.

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Sergio Reguilon is hoping to leave Tottenham in the next week and will be keeping an eye on the market in Turkey according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

Spurs were able to move on a number of their fringe players this summer with the likes of Oliver Skipp, Emerson Royal, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg all leaving the club.

Unfortunately for Reguilon, who hasn’t played for the club since April 2022 a move away has yet to materialise.

Reguilon hoping to leave Spurs in the next week

The 27-year-old, who has one year left on his contract arrived from Real Madrid in 2020 and has made 67 appearances for the club.

The Spain international spent last season on loan at Manchester United and Brentford, whilst he’s also had a loan spell with Atletico Madrid.

Turkey remains the only realistic option for the Spaniard with their window open until September 13th and Jacobs has reported Reguilon will be looking at the Turkish market and hoping a move materialises.

“That was too high for Lille to agree with, and therefore he ended up going nowhere. So like many, many players now looking for last minute summer moves, Reguilon will be looking at the Turkish market and hoping that something materialises.

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