North London braced for a fierce derby as Arsenal hosts Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium this Sunday. The Gunners, currently perched atop the Premier League, aim to maintain their lead and extend their impressive 14-game unbeaten run. Meanwhile, Tottenham, under the management of Thomas Frank, seeks to break into the top four.

Arsenal has been in near-perfect form across all competitions since losing to Liverpool in August. However, they will be looking to avoid the lapses they suffered in a 2-2 draw against Sunderland before the international break. Their strong home form, with wins and clean sheets in four of their five home league games, suggests they are well-prepared for the derby.

Tottenham's strong start to the season has waned recently, with only one win in their last four league games. Despite this, they remain in contention for a Champions League spot. Notably, Spurs are the only unbeaten side in the Premier League on the road this season, making their visit to the Emirates a potentially challenging one for Arsenal.

Historically, Arsenal dominates this fixture at home, having lost only one of their last 32 Premier League home games against Tottenham. They are also on their longest winning streak against Tottenham this century, with three consecutive wins.

However, Tottenham has a knack for snatching points against Arsenal, having lost the most points from winning positions against them in Premier League history.

Team news indicates potential injury concerns for both sides. Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães is expected to be out for a month due to an injury sustained while on international duty. Tottenham also faces the possibility of missing several players, including Pape Matar Sarr, Lucas Bergvall, and Ben Davies. Key players to watch include Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, who has been involved in six goals in his last four appearances against Tottenham. Brennan Johnson could be a crucial player for Spurs after scoring and assisting in Wales' recent victory.

Mikel Arteta's pre-match comments highlight the significance of the derby, emphasizing the desire to "conquer" London. Thomas Frank, on the other hand, will be aiming to improve Tottenham's poor record in London derbies.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 10 p.m. IST and will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on JioHotstar.