Arsenal and Tottenham collide in the first north London derby of the season at the Emirates this weekend.

The Gunners sit top of the pile after the final international break of 2025, four points clear of second place Manchester City with Spurs eight behind their arch-rivals in fifth place.

Mikel Arteta ’s side went eight games without conceding a single goal before shipping two at Sunderland last time out with the Arsenal boss now facing an even bigger problem at the back.

Gabriel Magalhaes limped out of Brazil’s friendly match against Senegal last weekend, immediately making him a doubt for the derby.

It has since been confirmed he has suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh that is expected to rule the centre-half out for at least a month.

It serves as a huge blow at b

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