Tottenham Hotspur host Arsenal in Sunday’s final Premier League fixture.
Their 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United last time out marked the end of manager Thomas Frank’s reign.
Arsenal gave up a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Wolverhampton Wanderers in their last outing.
Match preview
Spurs interim manager Igor Tudor guided Hellas Verona and Udinese to safety in Serie A. He now faces the challenge of doing so for Tottenham, with the club just five points above the drop zone.
Tudor’s first task will be to improve Spurs’ home league form. The Lilywhites have the second-lowest home points this term.
Given Arsenal’s stuttering form, the Croatian has a chance to begin his reign positively and put some distance between Spurs and the relegation zone.
The Gunners could be two points clear of second-placed Manchester City ahead of kick-off.
Arsenal have picked up just nine points from their last six league outings and have drawn their last two away games.
Mikel Arteta’s side have dominated their local rivals recently, recording eight wins and one draw in their last 10 league meetings.
Team news
Tottenham’s Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Lucas Bergvall, Kevin Danso, Wilson Odobert, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie, and James Maddison are all sidelined.
Richarlison and Pedro Porro are also on the treatment table, while captain Cristian Romero is suspended. Dominic Solanke has recovered from his throat problems.
There is a ‘big possibility‘ that captain Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz are available for Arsenal. Mikel Merino and Max Dowman are still sidelined.
Predicted line-ups
Tottenham (3-4-3): Guglielmo Vicario, Archie Gray, Radu Dragusin, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence, Souza, Joao Palhinha, Conor Gallagher, Randal Kolo-Muani, Xavi Simons, Dominic Solanke.
Arsenal (4-3-3): David Raya, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Piero Hincapie, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke.
Prediction
We expect Arsenal to win 3-1.
Stats from whoscored.com & transfermarkt.com.
