Arsenal and Tottenham collide at the Emirates this afternoon in the first north London derby of the season.

The Gunners sit top of the Premier League after the final international break of 2025 with Spurs eight points behind their arch-rivals.

But injury struck again during the break for the Gunners with questions marks remaining over a number of other stars ahead of kick-off.

Gabriel Magalhaes limped out of Brazil’s friendly match against Senegal last weekend, immediately making him a doubt for the derby.

It has since been confirmed he has suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh that is expected to rule the centre-half out for at least a month.

It serves as a huge blow at both ends of the pitch for Arsenal with the Brazilian a huge set piece threat, chipping in with two go

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