Arsenal vs Tottenham: What time does the north London derby start, kick-off info, TV channel and how to watch

Follow the latest updates live from the Emirates as Arsenal take on Tottenham Hotspur in the first north London derby of the season this afternoon.

Both sides come into the game on the back of league defeats, with Arsenal suffering at the hands of a rampant Liverpool side while Spurs were stunned at home by Newcastle United. The equivalent match last season was an entertaining clash, won by Arsenal 4-2 as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexander Lacazette both scored.

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has for the first time deployed strike-trio Nicolas Pepe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, while Mauricio Pochettino has restored both Christian Eriksen and Jan Vertonghen to the starting line-up. Follow the liveaction below.

Key Points

• Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
• Eriksen puts Spurs ahead early after Leno error
• Kane scores second from penalty spot after Xhaka fouls Son
• Lacazette pulls one back for Arsenal on stroke of half-time
• Auabemayang pokes home from close range to score equaliser

Show latest update

2019-09-01T13:34:19.870Z

Hello and welcome along to live coverage of the north London derby! Arsenal vs Tottenham is usually a fun one and last season's corresponding fixture was certainly one to remember, as the Gunners came through with a 4-2 win. Here's the latest Arsenal team news ahead of the game: 

Unai Emery could unleash his triple threat vs Tottenham

• Lawrence Ostlere
• 1 September 2019 14:34

2019-09-01T14:05:46.410Z

Yesterday's transfer news from the Arsenal camp:

 

Arsenal have sold left back Nacho Monreal to Real Sociedad and loaned Egypt midfielder Mohamed Elneny to Besiktas for the rest of the season. 
Monreal ends his 6 1/2-year stay at Arsenal after joining from Malaga and making 251 appearances. He was facing competition for his place from summer signing Kieran Tierney, who is currently injured, and Sead Kolasinac. 
Elneny has played 89 times for Arsenal since moving from Basel in 2016. 
Arsenal announced both departures on Saturday. 

• Lawrence Ostlere
• 1 September 2019 15:05

2019-09-01T14:29:21.563Z

The teams are about to land...

• Lawrence Ostlere
• 1 September 2019 15:29

2019-09-01T14:32:10.980Z

The teams!

Arsenal: Leno, Maitland-Niles, Sokratis, David Luiz, Kolasinac, Guendouzi, Torreira, Xhaka (C), Pepe, Aubameyang, Lacazette

Tottenham: Lloris (C), Sanchez, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Winks, Sissoko, Eriksen, Lamela, Son, Kane

• Lawrence Ostlere
• 1 September 2019 15:32

2019-09-01T14:42:33.313Z

Team news

So Nicolas Pepe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette will all start a game for Arsenal for the first time when they face Tottenham this afternoon in the north London derby. They will be up against Jan Vertonghen, the surprise selection in Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham team, having been left out of the side for the season’s opening games. 

• Lawrence Ostlere
• 1 September 2019 15:42

2019-09-01T15:03:22.056Z

• Callum Rice-Coates
• 1 September 2019 16:03

2019-09-01T15:09:46.333Z

Unai Emery has the edge in this particular managerial rivalry over the last few years.

• Callum Rice-Coates
• 1 September 2019 16:09

2019-09-01T15:14:17.913Z

Arsenal boss Unai Emery:

 

Matches like last week against Liverpool, this week against Tottenham, they are the two teams who played the final of the Champions League. It's amazing and is the best test.

Every time is a good time to play against them with our supporters. Maybe this match on Sunday is the best match in the world [this weekend] for all football supporters."

• Callum Rice-Coates
• 1 September 2019 16:14

2019-09-01T15:19:05.603Z

• Callum Rice-Coates
• 1 September 2019 16:19

2019-09-01T15:26:24.870Z

There's an obvious area of the pitch for Arsenal to exploit today, particularly given the quality of their front three. Davinson Sanchez is starting at right back for Spurs, a position he is not entirely familiar with. It'll be interesting to see how he copes this afternoon.

• Callum Rice-Coates
• 1 September 2019 16:26

2019-09-01T15:28:13.046Z

The players are out at the Emirates! Kick off is just a couple of minutes away now...

• Callum Rice-Coates
• 1 September 2019 16:28

KICK OFF

2019-09-01T15:31:45.196Z

Spurs get the first North London derby of the season underway!

• Callum Rice-Coates
• 1 September 2019 16:31

2019-09-01T15:33:38.680Z

Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham

 

1 minute

 

A lively start from the hosts! Aubameyang sends Kolasinac away down the left with a lovely flick, and the full back picks out Pepe in the middle. He finds space on his left foot and shoots, but his effort flies over the bar. It's taken just a minute for Sanchez to be caught out at right back.

• Callum Rice-Coates
• 1 September 2019 16:33

2019-09-01T15:37:31.760Z

Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham

 

5 minutes

 

It's been a predictably high intensity start from Arsenal. Tottenham are looking to manage the opening stages but they're being penned back into their own half, forced into some early defending. Kolasinac again finds his way past Sanchez, but the Spurs defender recovers. Arsenal get a corner, though, from which Maitland-Niles fires off a shot from the edge of the box. It's blocked well by Kane.

• Callum Rice-Coates
• 1 September 2019 16:37

2019-09-01T15:41:48.560Z

Arsenal 0-0 Tottenham

 

10 minutes

 

Lacazette latches onto a loose ball on the edge of the Tottenham box and gets a shot off. But he doesn't connect well, dragging it wide of the far post. Spurs look unconvincing defensively here.

• Callum Rice-Coates
• 1 September 2019 16:41

GOAL!

2019-09-01T15:42:07.590Z

GOAL! Arsenal 0-1 Tottenham (Eriksen)

 

11 minutes

 

It's been all Arsenal in the opening ten minutes, but they find themselves behind! Spurs break quickly and Son sets Lamela through on goal. His low shot is saved by Leno, but he parries the ball straight into the path of Eriksen, who has a tap in. Against the run of play, Tottenham lead.

• Callum Rice-Coates
• 1 September 2019 16:43

2019-09-01T15:46:20.280Z

Arsenal 0-1 Tottenham

 

14 minutes

 

Tottenham have been buoyed by that goal. They look a real threat when they come forward now. Arsenal's fragile defence has been exposed again.

• Callum Rice-Coates
• 1 September 2019 16:46

2019-09-01T15:47:22.393Z

Arsenal 0-1 Tottenham

 

15 minutes

 

Eriksen is up for this. He drives at the Arsenal back four, cuts inside and unleashes a powerful shot. It's straight at Leno, who makes a comfortable save.

• Callum Rice-Coates
• 1 September 2019 16:47

2019-09-01T15:49:51.920Z

Arsenal 0-1 Tottenham

 

18 minutes

 

Brilliant save from Leno! Spurs break quickly again, releasing Son who makes his way into the box. His curling shot looks set for the top corner, but Leno flies to his left, pushing it behind for a corner. 

• Callum Rice-Coates
• 1 September 2019 16:49

2019-09-01T15:55:05.070Z

Arsenal 0-1 Tottenham

 

23 minutes

 

Arsenal are regaining some control of the game after that shaky spell following the goal. And they create their first chance since going behind. Aubameyang runs at Sanchez and sends a cross to the back post where Pepe is waiting. Rose makes a crucial block to deny the Frenchman.

• Callum Rice-Coates
• 1 September 2019 16:55

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When is it?

The match is today’s later Premier League kick-off.

It gets underway at 4.30pm.

How can I watch it?

Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League will be broadcasting the game, with coverage beginning at 4pm.

Can I stream the game online?

With a Sky Sports subscription you can stream the match from your phone or tablet with the Sky Go app.

What is your prediction?

Tottenham and Arsenal are both coming into the game after defeats, with neither side looking hugely convincing thus far.

North London derbies are often entertaining affairs, so we are predicting a 2-2 draw.