Predicted Tottenham XI vs Arsenal as Igor Tudor goes with Randal Kolo Muani
Igor Tudor’s first north London derby in charge is fast approaching. With Tottenham Hotspur looking to end a long wait for Premier League bragging rights, we have now predicted how Spurs could line up against Arsenal on Sunday.
Tottenham Hotspur will be aiming to get the better of their bitter rivals Arsenal for the first time in the Premier League since May 2022 on Sunday.
This feels like the best time for Spurs to take on the Gunners as Mikel Arteta’s men are not in the best of form following back-to-back draws to Brentford and bottom-of-the-table Wolves.
Arsenal were two goals up against Wolves and let their lead slip in the dying moments, making that the first time a top-of-the-table side has lost a two-goal lead to a bottom-of-the-table side.
Igor Tudor will no doubt back himself to get a result in front of his home crowd at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend, with pressure mounting on Arteta’s men as their lead at the top continues to shrink.
With the derby a few days away, we have now attempted to predict how Igor Tudor could line his team up on Sunday evening.
Tottenham predicted XI vs Arsenal
Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: We do not expect Tudor to make any change in that goalkeeper spot, and so Vicario should start here.
Centre-back – Joao Palhinha: With the Italian preferring a back three, we expect Palhinha to be used as the third centre-back since Cristian Romero remains suspended.
Centre-back – Radu Dragusin: The Romanian should start in this one for Tottenham, and the hope will be that he can keep his concentration and avoid any lapses.
Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: The Dutchman will be key to this setup as his pace will be valuable alongside his set-piece threat in the opposition box.
Right wing-back – Archie Gray: It remains to be seen if Pedro Porro will be fit enough to return to the side for this encounter. If he is unfit, then we expect Archie Gray to continue in that wing-back position.
Pivot midfielder – Conor Gallagher: In the middle of the park, options remain very limited for Tudor, with Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall injured, and, as a result, Gallagher should continue in that position.
Pivot midfielder – Pape Matar Sarr: Yves Bissouma is another option for the second holding midfield role, but we expect Tudor to turn to Sarr, who is sure to give much running and pressing power.
Left wing-back – Djed Spence: Destiny Udogie picked up an injury against United and remains sidelined, and that should see Spence continue to hold down the fort on the left, at least for now.
Number 10 – Xavi Simons: It was revealed that the Dutchman did not take any days off despite Tottenham handing five days off to their stars. Simons spent his time on the training field instead and, with such commitment, we expect the midfielder to be handed a start for the first time in the north London derby.
Second striker – Randal Kolo Muani: The former Juventus man could be used as a second striker as well in this clash, and his versatility should also allow for tactical flexibility in the game, should Tudor look to change shape to a 3-4-1-2 formation.
Striker – Dominic Solanke: The Englishman should be the one leading the line for this encounter as he remains Spurs’ most prolific forward, having scored four goals since his return from injury.
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