Confirmed Arsenal line-up: Mikel Arteta makes two changes for Spurs

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February 22, 2026 16:34 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made two changes to the starting line-up for the Premier League derby against Tottenham Hotspur this evening.

The Gunners are two points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the standings and will be aiming to extend the gap with a victory.

Ahead of the north London derby, Arteta has made a couple of changes from the 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers on the road.

Eberechi Eze has got a surprise start in the centre of the park. Bukayo Saka will therefore move into the right-wing role ahead of Noni Madueke.

Eze announced himself to the Gunners’ faithful with a hat-trick against Spurs at the Emirates Stadium and will be eyeing another strong outing.

The other change is on the left wing with Leandro Trossard replacing Gabriel Martinelli, who was poor against Wolves on the road in midweek.

There is no place for Ben White in the matchday squad. He may have picked up a fresh injury in the lead-up to today’s league encounter.

Confirmed Arsenal line-up (4-3-3) vs Tottenham: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice, Eze; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard.