Arsenal v Tottenham: Xhaka recalled, Pepe a sub, Spurs make three changes

Granit Xhaka returns to the Arsenal side for today’s derby, with Nicolas Pepe left on the bench.

Xhaka’s return after suspension is the only change to the Gunners’ starting line-up from their last league game, against Burnley.


Tottenham make three changes: Davinson Sanchez, Japhet Tanganga and Lucas Moura replace Cristian Romero, Emerson Royal and Giovani Lo Celso.

Arsenal: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tierney, Thomas, Smith-Rowe, Odegaard, Xhaka, Saka, Aubameyang.
Subs: Leno, Lacazette, Maitland-Niles, Holding, Cedric, Pepe, Tavares, Sambi Lokonga, Martinelli.

Tottenham: Lloris, Tanganga, Sanchez, Dier, Reguilon, Ndombele, Hojbjerg, Alli, Lucas Moura, Kane, Son.
Subs: Romero, Gil Salvatierra, Emerson, Rodon, Lo Celso, Gollini, Skipp, Davies, Scarlett.