Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host a pivotal north London derby on Sunday, with Tottenham facing Arsenal at 4:30 PM UK time. The match marks Igor Tudor’s debut as Head Coach for Tottenham, following the recent dismissal of Thomas Frank.
The fixture carries significant weight for both clubs, though for vastly different reasons. Arsenal currently lead the Premier League table with a five-point advantage, but recent draws against Wolves and Brentford have slightly dented their momentum. Tottenham, meanwhile, identify themselves in a precarious position, 16th in the league and only five points above the relegation zone, having yet to secure a league win in 2026.
Sky Sports will broadcast the match live in the UK, beginning at 4:00 PM, with streaming options available through the Sky Sports app and NOW TV. International viewers can find broadcast listings on the Tottenham Hotspur official website. Highlights will be available on club channels two hours after the final whistle, with a full replay on SPURSPLAY from midnight.
Dominic Solanke is expected to be fit for Tottenham despite a recent illness, while Cristian Romero remains suspended following a red card against Manchester United. Arsenal will assess the fitness of Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz, but Mikel Merino is confirmed to be unavailable. Peter Bankes will officiate the match, assisted by Eddie Smart and Blake Antrobus, with VAR duties handled by Darren England and Tim Wood.
Both teams will sport their traditional derby day kits: Tottenham in Lilywhite shirts, navy blue shorts, and white socks, and Arsenal in red shirts with white sleeves, white shorts, and red socks. The goalkeepers will wear blue and yellow respectively.
The previous encounter between the two sides this season saw Arsenal secure a 4-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium in November, with Eberechi Eze scoring a hat-trick. The stakes are considerably higher this time around, with Tottenham battling to avoid relegation and Arsenal striving to maintain their position at the top of the Premier League.
