Source: SKY_Sports
Arsenal v Tottenham preview
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} North London bragging rights are at stake as Arsenal meet Tottenham in a match that can be seen live on Sky Sports 1 and HD1.[LNB] The local rivals played out a memorable 4-4 draw at Emirates Stadium 12 months ago in one of Harry Redknapp's first games in charge of Spurs.[LNB]The return fixture ended in a goalless stalemate but there promises to be plenty of excitement in store on Saturday lunchtime in a clash between two of the most exciting attacking outfits in the Premier League.[LNB]Arsenal are the leading scorers in the division and they have been particularly formidable at home, averaging more than four goals a game.[LNB]They missed a glorious opportunity to put three more points on the board at West Ham last weekend, having to settle for a 2-2 draw after surrendering a two-goal advantage.[LNB]Arsene Wenger will have drummed into his players the importance of staying focused and keeping hold of leads, and his youngsters showed the way with an impressive 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carling Cup.[LNB]Wenger is nevertheless likely to make wholesale changes to his side and recall the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin after midweek rests.[LNB]Samir Nasri, Nicklas Bendtner and Eduardo are in contention to keep their places after coming through Wednesday's test unscathed following injuries.[LNB]However, Lukas Fabianski is set to be sidelined for around three weeks with a thigh complaint and Theo Walcott (knee), Denilson (back) and Jack Wilshere (ankle) are all still out.[LNB]Tomas Rosicky has failed to recover from a knee complaint in time to feature, while Wenger must decide whether to bring back senior goalkeeper Manuel Almunia or keep faith with Vito Mannone.[LNB]Spurs newsTottenham will be determined to bounce back from a surprise 1-0 defeat at home to Stoke last weekend and return to top form.[LNB]Spurs are currently level on points with the Gunners, although they have played a game extra, and Redknapp is convinced his men can seal UEFA Champions League qualification this season.[LNB]Redknapp, like Wenger, is expected to tinker with his side following Tuesday's 2-0 win against Everton in the Carling Cup.[LNB]Peter Crouch is set to be fit to partner Robbie Keane up front, with Jermain Defoe completing a three-match suspension and Roman Pavlyuchenko dropping back to the bench.[LNB]Jonathan Woodgate is battling to be fit after being replaced with a head injury in the early stages of the Stoke loss, but Croatian playmaker Luka Modric is still out with a fractured leg.[LNB]David Bentley could make a rare Premier League start after an impressive performance in midweek, with Aaron Lennon doubtful due to an ankle problem.[LNB]Possible starting XIsArsenal: Almunia, Sagna, Gallas, Vermaelen, Clichy, Song, Fabregas, Eboue, Diaby, Arshavin, Van Persie.[LNB]Tottenham: Gomes, Corluka, Woodgate, Bassong, Assou-Ekotto, Bentley, Huddlestone, Palacios, Kranjcar, Crouch, Keane.[LNB]
