- North London Derby to kick off at 16:30 GMT on Sunday February 22, 2026 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- Peter Bankes will be the referee for the second clash between Spurs and Arsenal in the 2025-26 season.
- Reverse fixture was decided by an Eberechi Eze hat-trick as the Gunners took three points at Emirates Stadium with a 4-1 win on November 23rd, 2025.
- High-stakes debut for new Tottenham Hotspur interim manager Igor Tudor.
- Gunners wasted a 2-0 lead at the Molineux in their midweek clash with Wolverhampton on Wednesday.
It will be a baptism of fire for Tottenham Hotspur head coach Igor Tudor, appointed on 13 February 2026 and set to become the first-ever Spurs manager to make his debut in a North London Derby.
The Croat inherits a Spurs side winless in the Premier League since the turn of the year and still missing key attackers Dejan Kulusevski and Mohammed Kudus, though right-back Pedro Porro could be back in contention.
Tudor will also be without captain Cristian Romero, serving his suspension after his red card at Old Trafford.
Arsenal travel up the Seven Sisters Road still top of the table and buoyed by recent derby dominance, winning six of the last seven north London derbies and each of their last three visits to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
That record hasn’t made the title charge entirely smooth. The league leaders have won only three of their eight league fixtures in 2026, including back-to-back games without a win against Brentford and Wolverhampton.
Spurs vs Arsenal: team news and preview
Igor Tudor’s first league assignment is as unforgiving as they come, inheriting a side still searching for a first Premier League win of 2026 and currently patched up in key areas.
Tottenham are set to be without captain Cristian Romero (suspended), while Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, James Maddison and Destiny Udogie are among those sidelined; Pedro Porro remains a late call as he works back from a hamstring issue.
With so many absences, Spurs’ best route may be to keep their shape compact, stay disciplined through Arsenal’s pressure, and look to surprise the Gunners on the counter rather than trying to win a long possession game.
Arsenal arrive top of the table, but their momentum has been checked over the last week - a 1-1 draw at Brentford followed by letting a two-goal lead slip at Wolves.
Mikel Arteta will be hoping for a response built on control and composure, especially with the title race tightening behind them and Matchweek 27 carrying the feel of a must-win to steady the run-in.
In team news, Arsenal are monitoring the fitness of Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz, with Mikel Merino also on the injury list; managing minutes and finding a reliable attacking rhythm will be central if they’re to turn derby intensity into three points.
The Gunners will want to try and settle the game as early as they can, with nerves in the final minutes costing them their two last away fixtures.
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Where to Watch Spurs vs Arsenal
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