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Arsenal and Spurs fans react ahead of fierce North London Derby

David Ben 13:32 - 15 January 2023

North London Derby: What the fans are saying on social media ahead of Tottenham vs Arsenal.

The Gunners fans have been reacting on social media as their team prepares to face another test of their title credentials.

Arsenal travel to White Hart Lane on Sunday, January 15, 2023, to renew their long-term rivalry with Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby.

The two teams square up in the Premier League with both teams desperate to prove a point.

Mikel Arteta’s men currently lead a title charge this season and go into this encounter five points clear off second -placed Manchester City who crumbled away at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Arsenal have a chance to even stretch their lead at the top to eight points with a win on Sunday, but will still maintain their five-point lead should they fail to pick up a positive result.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

Antonio Conte’s men on the other hand have serious consistency issues for most of the season so far.

However, Spurs have won six times at home , while losing thrice and failing to draw in all their nine home matches so far this season.

Antonio Conte

But a win for the Lilywhites on Sunday would see them overtake Newcastle in the race for Champions League spots.

Team News - Arsenal

Martin Odegaard celebrating a goal for Arsenal

Arsenal remain undefeated in their last 11 matches in the Premier League.

Gabriel Jesus and Reiss Nelson are currently the only injury concerns for the trip to Spurs.

However, Mikel Arteta is unlikely to spring any surprises to his XI for Sunday's clash.

Team News - Tottenham Hotspur

Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League London ENGLAND - January 04: Tottenham Hotspur s Harry Kane celebrates his goal during English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace against Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park

Interestingly, Tottenham have won 6 of their last 7 home matches against Arsenal in all competitions.

Antonio Conte will be hoping on some injury boost ahead of Sunday's North London Derby.

Apart from Lucas Moura - who has been a long-term absentee, Richarlison, Dejan Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur will hope to recover in time to welcome Arsenal.

Social Media Reactions

Social Media Reactions ahead of Tottenham v Arsenal

Ahead of Sunday evening’s kick off at White Hart Lane, here’s how fans have been reacting on social media.

North London Derby day - Spurs take on Arsenal. The Chelsea board have met with Premier League officials in an attempt for themselves to play Spurs today instead of Arsenal.
— Ali (@aligez_) January 15, 2023

It's North London derby day. Let's go shine today @Arsenal . North London and the whole of London is red .
— olanrewaju Tunji (@jayphat17) January 15, 2023

Could be quite a day today. Going to the North London Derby to derail Arsenal’s title challenge, then off to Hammersmith for @TriviumOfficial and home to watch the end of the golf 🤞🏻
— James Golfbola (@golfbola) January 15, 2023

I think today is the most NLD in years. Win and we go 8 pts clear,and have a massive advantage in title race. Come on Arsenal! #NorthLondonIsRed #NorthLondonDerby
— The Wiltshire Gooner (@TheWiltsGooner) January 15, 2023

It's the North London derby today.
We have to play with big heart and big brain @Arsenal
Come on you Gunners, 8 points clear at the top loading.... just win this #COYG #TOTARS
— Generally Qaliqu (@qaliqu) January 15, 2023

North London Derby 💪

- We will witness the worst and gullible Epl officiating today

- There will be lot of cards

- Over 1.5

- Possibility of a Pk awarded to Spurs

- Spurs wins most of there games against Arsenal at home.

- Anything can happen in Football 🥂
— Lums ☀️💎 (@Lumsofficial) January 15, 2023

I fancy an upset in the North London derby today @brianowen1979 3-1 Tottenham
— Mel Jones (@MelJones17) January 15, 2023

This is it. North London Derby day.

The first fixture you look for when they come out.

Flying challenges, red cards galore, unforgettable moments.

Nerves, excitement.

Perfect day for Harry to beat Greaves' record.

Arsenal are flying so won't be easy.

COYS!!! 🤍💙#THFC
— Connor (@ctsmclovinya) January 15, 2023

A few days ago, if you were to ask me who I'd like to win the North London Derby, I'd have definitely said Arsenal as Spurs were a direct competitor for 4th.

Now...Go Spurs 😜😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ceyZtezGkZ
— Red Marrow (@RedMarrow_) January 15, 2023

"North London Derby Injustice Predictor"

I'm going to go with...

Son dive, Kane penalty and an FA charge because Xhaka tells the referee he has nothing but respect for his family and career.
— Darth Arse (@DarthArse) January 15, 2023

NLD prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Spurs#ARSTOT #NorthLondonDerby
— goonerganapathy (@goonerganapathi) January 15, 2023

North London derby , go show them , king 👑 #TOTARS pic.twitter.com/lBbIimtyEa
— Mohamed Jagana (@Mhdjagana) January 15, 2023

North London Derby Day. We need to capitalize and get the sweet feelings back. Come on, Arsenal!
— Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) January 15, 2023

It's North London Derby day. We win and go 8 points clear. Fail to win and we still remain 5 or 6 points clear at the top. Either way paying £97M for a 22 year old with 12 career goals is insane and unbelievable.
— WelBeast (@WelBeast) January 15, 2023