Arsenal vs Spurs | How to watch, team news, kit colours, key information
Sun 24 September 2023, 00:10|
Tottenham Hotspur
The first north London derby of the season – and our first under Ange Postecoglou – takes place at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 2pm UK).
Both teams are unbeaten in the Premier League after five games apiece – we’re level with the Gunners on 13 points, but above them via our superior goal difference. Liverpool are sandwiched in between in third, also with 13 points to their name.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the latest battle with our rivals...
How can I watch the game?
Sunday’s derby will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with kick-off set for 2pm.
Radio commentary will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live, with broadcast information for fans following us from overseas available here.
Remember, you can also follow all the action via our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app, where you’ll find live text updates and audio commentary, images, stats and so much more.
Video highlights will be available on SPURSPLAY from two hours after the game, with a full match replay available from midnight on the same platform.
What is the team news?
Ivan Perisic unfortunately suffered an ACL injury in training this week and is now sidelined.
He joins Rodrigo Bentancur, Giovani Lo Celso, Ryan Sessegnon, Bryan Gil and Alfie Whiteman in the treatment room.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will make a late decision on Gabriel Martinelli’s availability after the winger was forced off with a hamstring problem against Everton last weekend.
Midfielder Thomas Partey remains out with a groin injury sustained before the recent international break.
Jurrien Timber is a long-term absentee.
Who is the referee?
Rob Jones will referee the derby on Sunday, assisted by Lee Betts and Wade Smith.
The fourth official will be Michael Salisbury.
Paul Tierney, meanwhile, takes on VAR duties, assisted by Harry Lennard.
What colours will the teams be playing in?
Arsenal will wear red shirts with white sleeves, along with white shorts and white socks.
Their goalkeeper will wear a green shirt, black shorts and green socks.
We’ll be in our Lilywhite home shirts on Sunday, but with alternative navy blue shorts and socks.
Our keeper will wear light blue.
What will the weather conditions be like?
There’ll be light cloud and potential light rain at the Emirates on Sunday. With a moderate breeze, temperatures will be at around 19 degrees, although it could brighten up as the game goes on.
