Arsenal face their biggest challenge of the Premier League season so far as they welcome local rivals Tottenham for the north London derby. The two sides renew hostilities for the first time since the end of the last campaign, where the Lilywhites were rampant to secure victory.
It ended up being a turning point for the season as Antonio Conte's men secured a top four finish and Champions League football, while Mikel Arteta had to settle for fifth and a return to the Europa League. This season has seen a very different start though, with the Gunners first after an ideal run of fixtures while Spurs sit third and unbeaten.
With one month or so left of football before the next international break for the World Cup in Qatar, the clash could set the tone for the rest of the busy schedule ahead. "It’s the most special game of the season at home, that’s for sure," Arteta said about the north London derby back in 2021.
