Arsenal v Tottenham preview

Wenger: Set to make changes

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North London bragging rights are at stake as Arsenal meet Tottenham in a match that can be seen live on Sky Sports 1 and HD1.

The local rivals played out a memorable 4-4 draw at Emirates Stadium 12 months ago in one of Harry Redknapp's first games in charge of Spurs.

The return fixture ended in a goalless stalemate but there promises to be plenty of excitement in store on Saturday lunchtime in a clash between two of the most exciting attacking outfits in the Premier League.

Arsenal are the leading scorers in the division and they have been particularly formidable at home, averaging more than four goals a game.

They missed a glorious opportunity to put three more points on the board at West Ham last weekend, having to settle for a 2-2 draw after surrendering a two-goal advantage.

Arsene Wenger will have drummed into his players the importance of staying focused and keeping hold of leads, and his youngsters showed the way with an impressive 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carling Cup.

Wenger is nevertheless likely to make wholesale changes to his side and recall the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin after midweek rests.

Samir Nasri, Nicklas Bendtner and Eduardo are in contention to keep their places after coming through Wednesday's test unscathed following injuries.

However, Lukas Fabianski is set to be sidelined for around three weeks with a thigh complaint and Theo Walcott (knee), Denilson (back) and Jack Wilshere (ankle) are all still out.

Tomas Rosicky has failed to recover from a knee complaint in time to feature, while Wenger must decide whether to bring back senior goalkeeper Manuel Almunia or keep faith with Vito Mannone.

Spurs news

Tottenham will be determined to bounce back from a surprise 1-0 defeat at home to Stoke last weekend and return to top form.

Spurs are currently level on points with the Gunners, although they have played a game extra, and Redknapp is convinced his men can seal UEFA Champions League qualification this season.

Redknapp, like Wenger, is expected to tinker with his side following Tuesday's 2-0 win against Everton in the Carling Cup.

Peter Crouch is set to be fit to partner Robbie Keane up front, with Jermain Defoe completing a three-match suspension and Roman Pavlyuchenko dropping back to the bench.

Jonathan Woodgate is battling to be fit after being replaced with a head injury in the early stages of the Stoke loss, but Croatian playmaker Luka Modric is still out with a fractured leg.

David Bentley could make a rare Premier League start after an impressive performance in midweek, with Aaron Lennon doubtful due to an ankle problem.

Possible starting XIs

Arsenal: Almunia, Sagna, Gallas, Vermaelen, Clichy, Song, Fabregas, Eboue, Diaby, Arshavin, Van Persie.

Tottenham: Gomes, Corluka, Woodgate, Bassong, Assou-Ekotto, Bentley, Huddlestone, Palacios, Kranjcar, Crouch, Keane.