Spurs v Arsenal – Match facts

All the team news, key facts and stats ahead of the Premier League clash at White Hart Lane.

TEAM NEWS

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will revert to his first-choice line-up for the derby, meaning Emmanuel Adebayor is in line to face his former club Arsenal at White Hart Lane. Redknapp, who made 10 changes to his team for the Europa League win over Shamrock Rovers, will give Aaron Lennon a fitness test after he had to come off with a groin problem.William Gallas (calf), Michael Dawson (Achilles) and Tom Huddlestone (ankle) are out but Steven Pienaar is available to play his first game of the season after overcoming a groin injury.

Arsenal will give late fitness tests to England winger Theo Walcott (knee) and Gervinho (hamstring) before Sunday’s London derby against Tottenham at White Hart Lane. Laurent Koscielny (ankle) and Johan Djourou (hamstring) are out but Yossi Benayoun (thigh) and Sebastien Squillaci both return to the squad after training this weekend. Midfielders Jack Wilshere and Abou Diaby and defender Thomas Vermaelen continue their rehabilitation from ankle injuries.

MANAGER QUOTES

Harry Redknapp: “I’m sure he (Emmanuel Adebayor) won’t over-react again. I think he apologised last time. He’s got a lot of respect for Arsenal still but he loves it here now, he’s a Tottenham player. I’ve never spoken to him about it. I hope he does score a couple of times. I hope he slides on his knees and celebrates. I am sure he’s going to get plenty of abuse come the weekend but he has just got to get on with his game.

Arsene Wenger: “The vision is to make this club the best club in the world, it is as simple as that. To carry through the values we think are important in the game. I’m very proud of the values I defend in the game and we will try to continue to do that. I try to do well and see if it works or not, rejected or not, can win or not, like any manager when you come in somewhere.”

MATCH FACTS

Emmanuel Adebayor scored eight goals in nine games in all competitions for Arsenal against Spurs.

Since Harry Redknapp joined Tottenham, Spurs have won two, drawn three and lost two of the seven meetings in all competitions against Arsenal.

Tottenham have kept just one clean sheet in their last 31 matches in all competitions against the Gunners.

There were 16 goals scored in the three meetings between Arsenal and Tottenham last season and four penalties netted.

Robin van Persie has scored four goals in his last four Premier League starts against Spurs.

Rafael van der Vaart has scored three goals in his two Premier League appearances against the Gunners.

Gareth Bale has scored three goals in the Premier League against Arsenal, more than versus any other opponent.

Arsenal have won just two of their last 16 matches in all competitions away from the Emirates Stadium, including the Carling Cup Final at Wembley (W2 D7 L7) and conceded 12 goals in their last two Premier League away matches.

Spurs have lost none of their last 15 home London derbies in the Premier League (W9 D6 L0) since defeat against Arsenal in September 2007.

Arsenal and Tottenham have drawn 17 times in the Premier League, the most ties of any fixture in the history of the competition.

Spurs have managed just two headed attempts on target this season, both resulting in goals.

Arsenal have earned the most red cards this season (3) while Spurs have seen the joint-most opponents dismissed (3).