Arsenal make their return to action in the Premier League against Tottenham in a huge north London derby clash following the international break. However, the Gunners come away from the two-week break with a squad in less than ideal shape for such an occasion.
Both sides have made a good start to the season - sitting first and third respectively - though Mikel Arteta will be hoping to enact his revenge on their near-neighbours after last season. Spurs managed to sneak into the top four over the Spaniard's side in the final few games.
One of those key turning points came in the north London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium that had to be rearranged due to Covid absences. A defeat to Newcastle the following match almost certainly condemned the Gunners to fifth, though there was little time to reflect.
