"League leaders Arsenal start the weekend on 26 points, four points above second-placed Man City, but their run of 10 straight wins and eight successive clean sheets was brought to an end in a 2-2 draw at Sunderland before the international break. Spurs head into the weekend in fifth place with 18 points, a position that probably flatters Thomas Frank's side, who have been sorely lacking in creativity while also being prone to defensive lapses."
"Arsenal have dominated recent derbies unbeaten in the last six but Spurs travel to the Emirates boasting the best away record in the league this season. Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes will be out of action for weeks after picking up an injury during international duty, manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday. The Brazil centre-back has been ever-present in the Premier League in a Gunners back line that has conceded just five goals in 11 games,"
Arsenal and Tottenham meet at the Emirates in a pivotal North London derby on Sunday at 16:30 GMT, with Al Jazeera Sport providing build-up from 13:30 GMT. Arsenal lead the table on 26 points, four clear of Manchester City, after a 2-2 draw at Sunderland halted a 10-game winning run and eight successive clean sheets. Tottenham sit fifth on 18 points, struggling for creativity and vulnerable defensively despite a strong away record. Arsenal have been unbeaten in six recent derbies. Arsenal will be without centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes for several weeks following a thigh injury sustained on international duty.
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