Spurs vs Arsenal – WSL Match Preview and Team News

The Football Faithful

·16 November 2024

Spurs vs Arsenal – WSL Match Preview and Team News

It’s an absolutely massive weekend in the Women’s Super League as Spurs hosts Arsenal in one of Saturday’s marquee fixtures.

With the Premier League on pause for the international break, the WSL have set up some mouthwatering ties, with Chelsea entertaining Manchester City later today, while Liverpool make the short trip to Everton on Sunday.

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The North London Derby is sure to serve up an intriguing encounter, even if the rivalry has been a one-sided affair over the years. Tottenham have only ever beaten the Gunners once in 13 meetings, losing nine and drawing the other three. That one victory did come just 11 months ago, though.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of kickoff.

Spurs vs Arsenal – WSL Match Preview

Form

Spurs: LLLWL

It’s been a rough start to the campaign for Robert Vilahamn’s side, who have won just two of their opening seven matches, leaving them seventh in the table on seven points. That’s a lot of sevens.

Spurs did beat London rivals West Ham a fortnight ago, but they have been more accustomed to heavy beatings of late. Last week Man City brushed them aside to win 4-0, while last month Chelsea beat them 5-2 and Man United won 3-0. They also came out the wrong side of a five-goal thriller against Liverpool, losing 3-2 at home.

Arsenal: WWDWW

Arsenal endured an underwhelming opening few weeks to the new season, which saw them win just one of their opening four WSL matches and ultimately cost Jonas Eidevall his job as head coach.

The team’s form has stabilised under interim boss Renee Slegers, who is unbeaten in five games in all competitions. They sit fourth in the standings on 12 points.

The Gunners come into the derby off the back of convincing wins over Juventus (4-0) away in the Champions League and Brighton (5-0) at home.

Last Meeting

Arsenal 1-0 Spurs, 3rd March 2024, WSL

Alessia Russo scored the only goal of the game at a sellout Emirates Stadium earlier this year. The England forward smashed the ball home from close range after Beth Mead and Kim Little combined to create the opportunity.

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Spurs vs Arsenal Team News:

Spurs are likely to be without Maite Oroz as she recovers from a quad injury, while Kit Graham is out for the season with an ACL injury. Amanda Nildén, though, will be back in contention to play.

Mariona Caldentey could start for Arsenal after recovering from an injury she sustained on international duty with Spain. Daphne van Domselaar was handed the gloves ahead of Manuela Zinsberger for the win over Juventus and may well find herself in the starting lineup again.

Predicted Lineups

Spurs XI (4-4-2): Spencer; Morris, Buhler, Hunt, Neville; Bartrip, Summanen, Vinberg, England; Naz, Spence.

Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Van Domselaar; Fox, Williamson, Wubben-Moy, McCabe; Walti, Little; Foord, Maanum, Caldentey; Russo.

Who is the referee?

Emily Heaslip will officiate Saturday’s North London Derby. She will be assisted by Sian Massey-Ellis and Emily Carney, with Ryan Atkin as the fourth official.

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What TV channel is Spurs vs Arsenal on?

UK-based viewers can watch the match on BBC One, BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website. Coverage begins at 1.15pm GMT. International viewers can find their local broadcaster here.