Tottenham XI vs Arsenal: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, latest injuries for north London derby

Tottenham desperately need more spark for Arsenal's first visit to their new stadium so Jose Mourinho could hand Tanguy Ndombele a first start since the Premier League resumption after finally turning to the club-record signing at half-time of Thursday’s dreadful 0-0 draw at Bournemouth.

The Spurs manager at least has fewer concerns about his back five after a third clean sheet in five games at the Vitality Stadium, but the pace of Arsenal’s front three should mean a start for Davinson Sanchez over veteran Jan Vertonghen.

With Dele Alli missing with a hamstring strain, Mourinho’s front three should pick itself, with Steven Bergwijn and Erik Lamela doing little against the Cherries to justify starting over Mourinho favourites Lucas Moura and Heung-min Son.

Young defenders Juan Foyth and Japhet Tanganga are still sidelined through injury.

Possible Tottenham XI (4-3-3): Lloris; Aurier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Davies; Sissoko, Lo Celso, Ndombele; Lucas, Kane, Son