Tottenham Hotspur step back into Premier League action against Arsenal with both sides unveiling key team news ahead of the north London derby.
Tottenham Hotspur are kicking a football for the first time in two weeks today in their Premier League fixture against north London rivals Arsenal.
The Lilywhites come into this fixture off the back of a 2-2 draw against Manchester United, while Arsenal were also held to a 2-2 draw in their last league encounter with Sunderland.
Frank will be hoping he can secure a first win for Tottenham against their rivals at the Emirates Stadium, a feat that has not been reached since the 2010/11 season.
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Tottenham confirmed team news as Thomas Frank prepares for derby
The Dane has been handed a few boosts on the fitness front coming into this derby game, which is much needed given the fixture run ahead.
Randal Kolo Muani is available for selection following scares that he was set to miss months because of a jaw injury.
Lucas Bergvall was also back in contention, while Radu Dragusin, Kota Takai and Ben Davies have all returned to training.
James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke remain sidelined, but Mohammed Kudus returned after missing the last two games in the Champions League and league, respectively.
This is the Spurs team which takes to the field at the Emirates Stadium today:
Tottenham: Vicario; Spence, Danso, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kudus, Richarlison, Odobert.
Subs: Kinsky, Porro, Sarr, Gray, Bergvall, Xavi, Tel, Johnson, Kolo Muani
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hancipie, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi, Eze; Saka, Trossard, Merino
Subs: Kepa, Mosquera, White, Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman.
Arsenal are yet to taste a defeat in their last five league outings and are also without a loss in their last six games against Spurs, but Tottenham fans will be hoping their side can secure a victory here.
Tottenham’s away form and derby pressure
The Gunners have a good record after international breaks, and that will give them confidence as they take to the pitch.
But Tottenham need to make their away advantage count as they have done for most of the season, remaining without a defeat on their travels.
This is a game that matters most to fans of both clubs, and Frank will need to ensure that it is his own supporters who leave the ground with the bragging rights.