Tottenham Hotspur go into the North London Derby on January 15 after two important cup victories over Premier League leaders Liverpool and National League side Tamworth. While the cup competitions are the priority for Ange Postecoglou this season, a chance to dent The Gunners’ title aspirations will not be taken lightly. Here is our Tottenham predicted lineup for a huge midweek clash.
Tottenham Predicted Lineup Vs Arsenal For Jan. 15
How Tottenham Hotspur Have Lined Up Recently
Tottenham went with a surprisingly strong lineup for the trip to Tamworth, emphasising how much the cup competitions mean to them this season. New signing Antonin Kinsky started his second game in a row and his two saves mean he is still yet to concede his first goal since making the move
The only change to the regular back four saw Sergio Reguilon make his first start of the season in place of Djed Spence. The former Nottingham Forest full-back eventually replaced Radu Dragusin in the 91st minute. Archie Gray and Pedro Porro both played 120 minutes in a move that would’ve had the club’s sports scientists sweating.
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James Maddison and Pape Matar Sarr returned from suspension to start in midfield. They were partnered by Yves Bissouma who completed 120 of his 124 attempted passes. Lucas Bergvall was rested but still played 52 minutes after replacing the Senegalese midfielder just after the hour mark.
In attack, Mikey Moore made his long-awaited return from illness. The 17-year-old created one big chance but lost possession 15 times before being withdrawn in the 68th minute. Timo Werner failed to take advantage of a rare opportunity to start, completing just one of his six attempted dribbles and missing two big chances.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Recent Form and Tactics
Tottenham’s only wins in the last month have come in the cup competitions. Big wins over Manchester United and Liverpool have made fans believe they can finally break their long trophy drought. They will take a 1-0 lead to Anfield in February and then travel to Aston Villa in the next round of the FA Cup.
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Returning players should increase Tottenham’s chances of winning a competition. Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are both set to return before the trip to Liverpool. Before then, Tottenham need to get their Premier League campaign back on track with a big win over their North London rivals.
Injuries and Suspension To Consider
Richarlison looks set to finally return to action against Arsenal. The Brazilian striker has been out since a 4-1 win over Aston Villa with a hamstring problem. Last season. the 27-year-old scored 11 Premier League goals. It’s one attacker out of the treatment room and another in as Werner will miss the game with a hamstring issue of his own.
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Guglielmo Vicario (ankle), Destiny Udogie (thigh), Rodrigo Bentancur (head), Ben Davies (thigh), Romero (thigh), Van de Ven (thigh), and Wilson Odobert (thigh) are all still on Tottenham’s unbelievably long injury list.
Tottenham Predicted Lineup Vs Arsenal
GK: Antonin Kinsky
RB: Pedro Porro
CB: Radu Dragusin
CB: Archie Gray
LB: Djed Spence
CM: Yves Bissouma
CM: Pape Matar Sarr
AM: Lucas Bergvall
LW: Heung-min Son
RW: Dejan Kulusevski
ST: Dominic Solanke
