Bukayo Saka has returned to training this week following his exploits at Euro 2020 with England, but Sunday's clash is expected to come too soon to see his return. Gabriel Martinelli is still away with Brazil at the Olympics and he would have been joined in Toyko by teammate Gabriel Magalhaes had the centre-back not picked up a knee injury last month. Despite not being away on international duty, Gabriel remains sidelined and shall play no part at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tottenham: Gollini; Doherty, Dier, Rodon, Reguilon; Hojbjerg, Winks, Alli; Bergwijn, Son, MouraArsenal: Leno; Chambers, White, Mari, Tierney; Xhaka, Elneny; Pepe, Smith Rowe, Aubameyang; LacazetteErik Lamela's superb rabona against Arsenal last season / Julian Finney/Getty ImagesIt'll come as no surprise to hear these two sides have had their fair share of meetings over the years, with Spurs facing Arsenal a whopping 189 times.
The Mind Series: Tottenham vs Arsenal - TV channel, team news & predictionIt may only be pre-season but north London derbies are always an occasion to look forward to, and this Sunday we're treated to the latest instalment of the old rivalry as Tottenham host Arsenal in the Mind Series tournament. Both of these sides have already played Chelsea in the round-robin event, but neither have recorded a win after Spurs battled back to earn a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge and the Gunners were beaten 2-1 by Thomas Tuchel's side at the Emirates Stadium.
Nuno Espirito Santo will probably be looking forward to the game given it'll be two hours of his life where he doesn't have to think about the future of Harry Kane - though he'll probably spend the full match thinking about him and wishing he was playing, so scratch that. Here'sВ 90min's preview of the game.? Sunday's north London derby against Arsenal in The Mind Series will be available to watch live on Spurs TV - secure your pass now for ВЈ7.
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99! Funds raised from The Mind Series will be split between @MindCharity and each of the club’s charitable Foundations.? #SpursPreSeason— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 7, 2021When is kick off? Sunday 8 August, 14:00 (BST)Where is the match being played? Tottenham Hotspur StadiumWhat TV channel is the match on? tottenhamhotspur. com, Arsenal. comHarry Kane won't be available on Sunday / Visionhaus/Getty ImagesKane won't feature in Sunday's matchday squad as he'll be self-isolating having returned from holiday - a plight which is also expected to keep him out of Spurs' opening Premier League fixture against Manchester City. The only other absentee is expected to be Ryan Sessegnon who is also a doubt for Nuno's side's clash with City next weekend, while Pierluigi Gollini could be handed his home debut after getting the nod against Chelsea in midweek.
Japhet Tanganga's participation is in doubt with a loan move to Galatasaray potentially on the horizon, and so Joe Rodon could be given a start having sat out the clash with the Blues. — Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 6, 2021Thomas Partey's injury struggles since moving to Arsenal look set to continue after he picked up an ankle knock against Chelsea which threatens to rule him out for at least a month. Either Albert Sambi Lokonga or Mohamed Elneny are expected to deputise for the Ghanaian alongside Granit Xhaka.
Watch Tottenham v Arsenal LIVE on Arsenal.com Watch Tottenham v Arsenal LIVE on Arsenal.com Arsenal will face Tottenham Hotspur in the final game of The Mind Series on Sunday, August 8 at 2pm with