Tottenham vs Arsenal confirmed starting lineups, team news as Odegaard, Rice miss out

Tottenham and Arsenal have named their starting sides for the first North London derby of the season in the Premier League on Sunday.

As expected, Gunners manager Mikel Arteta will be without Martin Odegaard because of an ankle injury the captain sustained with Norway.

For Tottenham, £55 million summer signing Dominic Solanke makes his home debut in attack as they seek a second win in the last eight editions of the fixture.

The striker did not score against Arsenal in five appearances against them for former club Bournemouth, losing on each occasion.

The squad is set. 🙌

🔢 @krakenfx pic.twitter.com/zPDWV1Ghrl

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 15, 2024

Tottenham vs Arsenal: Four changes

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou makes four changes to the side who were beaten 2-1 at Newcastle before the international break.

Centre-half Micky van de Ven is back from injury, while Rodrigo Bentancur and Brennan Johnson also returns. Radu Dragusin, Wilson Odobert, Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr drop out.

Son Heung-Min is making his 19th Premier League appearance in the North London derby, making Sol Campbell (22) the only outfield player to feature more in the fixture in the competition.

Tottenham starting XI: Vicario, Porro, Van de Ven, Romero, Udogie, Bentancur, Maddison, Kulusevski, Johnson, Son, Solanke

Subs: Forster, Spence, Davies, Dragusin, Gray, Sarr, Bergvall, Odobert, Werner

⚫️ 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 🔴

©️ Jorginho skippers the side
🪄 Trossard pulling the strings
⚡️ Martinelli out on the wing

Let’s make it count, Gunners ✊ pic.twitter.com/5P7oGVRnUc

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 15, 2024

Arsenal vs Tottenham: Jorginho, Martinelli in

Declan Rice is suspended for Arsenal after being sent off in their 1-1 home draw against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 31.

The England international and Odegaard are replaced by Jorginho and Gabriel Martinelli, with Raheem Sterling – a deadline-day loan signing from Chelsea – poised for his Arsenal debut from the bench.

Arsenal starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Partey, Jorginho, Havertz, Saka, Trossard, Martinelli

Subs: Neto, Kiwior, Kacurri, Heaven, Lewis-Skelly, Sterling, Nwaneri, Jesus, Kabia