Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur face significant injury and suspension concerns ahead of the North London derby. Arsenal will be without key midfielders Declan Rice, who is suspended, and Martin Odegaard, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Additionally, new signing Mikel Merino and other players like Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Jesus are also unavailable. Tottenham, meanwhile, are sweating over the fitness of Yves Bissouma, who sustained an injury during an international match for Mali. Other Spurs players, including Micky van de Ven, Dominic Solanke, and Richarlison, are also doubtful. Both teams' absences could impact their strategies and the overall dynamics of the match.