Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal: match thread & how to watch

And here we are, once again. The North London Derby is back, and so too are a select number of fans for the first time since the pandemic began. Tottenham Hotspur have ended the last two matchweeks on top of the Premier League, but all bets are off when it comes to the club’s most bitter rivalry.

Arsenal is terrible right now, sitting eight points back and not having won a Premier League match in over a month, scoring just 10 total goals thus far. However, anyone who is a Spurs supporter knows just how easy it can be to choke in situations like these, so guards are up heading into the derby on Sunday.

Last season saw Tottenham throw away a two-goal lead on the road behind a Christian Eriksen opener and Harry Kane penalty before the home side eventually made it 2-2. The return fixture looked headed for the same result, but a late Toby Alderweireld header gave Spurs the 2-1 win, with Heung-Min Son leveling the match earlier after a bad defensive miscue by the Gunners.

Last weekend’s draw against Chelsea was a good result, but it has not been the best week of football for Spurs. Chances are this likely changes on Sunday, but the visitors are sure to ramp up their efforts as well. Tottenham really need this one, and a comfortable win today would send an emphatic message on the state of this rivalry.

Lineups

How to Watch

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2020
Time: 11:30 a.m. ET, 4:30 p.m. BT
Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
TV: none (USA), Sky Sports Main Event (UK)
Streaming: Peacock Premium (USA), Sky GO Extra (UK)

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