9 months ago
Arsenal's Gabriel Injury Clouds North London Derby; Tottenham's Defensive Resurgence
Arsenal, the Premier League leaders, are worried about their star defender Gabriel who got hurt while playing for Brazil.
He might miss their big game against Tottenham this weekend.
Tottenham has been playing really well lately, especially when they're away from home.
They've even beaten Manchester City before.
But they've had some injuries too.
Meanwhile, Manchester City is playing Newcastle United this weekend, and their star player Erling Haaland is on fire.
Newcastle is a bit unpredictable, so it's hard to know what to expect from them.
Arsenal's Gabriel injured, likely out until January, ahead of Tottenham clash
Gabriel's absence leaves Arsenal without their most dominant aerial presence
Arsenal could replace Gabriel with Ecuador's Piero Hincapie or Spain's Cristhian Mosquera
Tottenham's improved defence and away record pose threat to Arsenal's unbeaten streak
Tottenham's attacking edge blunted by injuries, but Mohammed Kudus returns
- Who
- Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Newcastle United
- What
- Prepare for Premier League matches; Gabriel injury clouds Arsenal's clash with Tottenham
- Where
- Emirates Stadium (Arsenal vs Tottenham); St. James' Park (Manchester City vs Newcastle)
- When
- Sunday for Arsenal vs Tottenham; Saturday for Manchester City vs Newcastle
- Why
- To maintain or improve their league positions
Arsenal Fans
Tottenham Fans
Gabriel's Replacement
Arsenal Fans
Arsenal fans hope Ecuador's Piero Hincapie or Spain's Cristhian Mosquera can fill Gabriel's shoes
Tottenham Fans
Tottenham fans hope Arsenal's replacement struggles to cope with Tottenham's attack
Key facts
- League Position
- Arsenal (1st), Tottenham (5th), Manchester City (2nd), Newcastle (14th)
- Points Gap
- Arsenal 4 points clear of Manchester City
- Arsenal's Unbeaten Streak
- 6 matches against Tottenham
- Tottenham's Away Record
- Best in the league
- Manchester City's Form
- 4-game winning run
- Newcastle's League Position
- 14th, 2 points above drop zone
Quotes
Alan Shearer
“"Gabriel is a top defender and I don't care who comes in, it will be tough to take. Arsenal have good players but there aren't many Gabriels around."”
CNBC TV 18
