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Aston Villa told they will not be able to sign Smith-Rowe from Arsenal

Arsenal

  1. Granit Xhaka is back from suspension and is expected to partner Thomas Partey in midfield.
     
  2. Nicolas Pepe may drop to the bench as a result to push Emile Smith Rowe into the front line.
     
  3. Kieran Tierney is a doubt for the home side, but is expected to recover in time for Sunday's derby.
GW1 Ones to watch: Son Heung-min

Tottenham

  1. Nuno Espirito Santo is sweating on the fitness of trio Lucas Moura, Ryan Sessegnon and Steven Bergwijn for the short trip to Arsenal.
     
  2. Oliver Skipp was used from the bench against Chelsea last week and is set to return to the side at the expense of Tanguy Ndombele.
     
  3. Santo may revert to a 4-3-3 setup, with Harry Kane leading the charge having played a more reserved role against Chelsea.


Match Facts

  1. Arsenal are undefeated in 25 of their last 27 home matches against Tottenham in all competitions.
     
  2. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Arsenal's last 6 games (Premier League).
     
  3. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Tottenham's last 6 away games (Premier League)
     
  4. Tottenham have conceded at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 away matches (Premier League)

Source: Whoscored