Arsenal vs Tottenham, Premier League live: Latest score as Mustafi and Sanchez give Gunners the lead

All the latest from Saturday's north London derby

Ozil and Sanchez both played brilliantly as Arsenal dominated Spurs (Getty)

Arsenal take on rivals Tottenham this Saturday in one of the most eagerly-anticipated north London derbies in recent memory.

With Spurs very much on the ascent, and the Gunners struggling to haul themselves of their seemingly perennial rut, it’s a clash that could consolidate the new power lines being drawn north of the river.

For the hosts, Olivier Giroud is expected to be absent due to a minor injury while Shkodran Mustafi and Danny Welbeck will be assessed having returned to training.

Tottenham could welcome back Hugo Lloris from a groin injury but the side have been dealt a blow following the news that Toby Alderweireld won’t return to action until after Christmas following his hamstring strain.

Follow the latest in our live blog...

Please allow a moment for the live blog to load

Preview

What time does it start?

The game kicks off at the Emirates at 12.30pm on Saturday 18 November.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage starts at 11.30am.

It’s a big game for…

Mauricio Pochettino. That Tottenham are currently the better side in north London is common knowledge. For the past three seasons now Spurs have been playing a higher quality of football. But to really consolidate their new-found status, the visitors will need to put in an assertive display against Arsenal on Saturday. Should they trip up, there’s no doubt questions will be raised over whether Pochettino and his men can go all the way on the main stage – after all, the Argentine remains trophy-less at Tottenham. Is that set to change this year?

Pochettino needs a result against Arsenal to prove a point (Getty Images)

Remember when…

Arsenal last thumped Tottenham? It was five years ago (almost to the day) that the Gunners ran five past their rivals in a thrilling show at the Emirates that ended in a 5-2 win.

Player to watch…

Harry Kane. The man of the moment is expected to return to Tottenham’s starting XI having missed international duty with an injury. Kane has scored in all five of his Premier League appearances against Arsenal, netting six goals in total. Given his recent form, expect him to cause the Arsenal defence no end of trouble.

Kane is in hot form for Tottenham (Getty)

Past three meetings…

Tottenham 2 Arsenal 0, Premier League, April 2017

Arsenal 1 Tottenham 1, Premier League, November 2016

Tottenham 2 Arsenal 2, Premier League, March 2016

Form guide…

Arsenal: LDWDW

Tottenham: WWLLWD

Odds…

Arsenal to win: 31/20

Draw: 5/2

Tottenham to win: 19/10

[18 November 2017 14:22 · Sam Dymond]

90+2 mins: Alexis Sanchez nearly adds the gloss to a fine performance after finding himself in behind Davinson Sanchez but, off balance, sees his shot blocked at close quarters by Lloris. The Chilean still gives the home fans something to cheer with an elaborate slide on his chest across the wet turf as he chases the loose ball to the touchline. It's been a while since Arsenal, players and fans alike, have enjoyed a performance like this.

[18 November 2017 14:22 · Sam Dymond]

FULL TIME - ARSENAL 2 TOTTENHAM 0:

[18 November 2017 14:26 · Sam Dymond]

[18 November 2017 14:28 · Sam Dymond]

Hang on, I thought they were in crisis...again.

[18 November 2017 14:35 · Sam Dymond]

[18 November 2017 14:46 · Sam Dymond]