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Arsenal face Tottenham in a highly-anticipated North London derby on Sunday evening, with both sides looking to make the most out of the encounter.

The Gunners receive a timely boost for the clash, with Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke returning to the squad after injury layoffs.

Both attackers take their place on the bench as Mikel Arteta adjusts his starting XI to cover key absences.

With Gabriel Magalhães ruled out, Piero Hincapié steps in at centre-back, while Mikel Merino continues to lead the line in place of the injured Viktor Gyökeres.

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Arsenal starting XI:

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapié, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Eze; Saka, Trossard, Merino
Subs: Arrizabalaga, White, Mosquera, Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman

On the Tottenham side, Thomas Frank switches back to a three-man defence, drafting in Kevin Danso. Mohammed Kudus also starts as Spurs look to match Arsenal’s intensity.

Tottenham starting XI:

Vicario; Spence, Romero, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Bentancur; Richarlison, Odobert, Kudus