BREAKING NEWS: Live from Emirates, the Spurs captain identifies which Arsenal player could pose a significant challenge on Sunday. He notes, “Even though Rice and Ødegaard are missing this match, this particular Arsenal player remains a constant threat to our defense. The last time we faced them, we saw exactly what he can do with the ball.” It’s not Kai Havertz, Martinelli, or Bukayo Saka.

Tottenham Hotspur’s captain has identified an Arsenal player to keep a close watch on in the upcoming North London Derby, aside from the usual threats like Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, or Kai Havertz. Despite the absence of key players like Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard for Arsenal, he expressed concern about another player who has historically caused trouble for Tottenham’s defense in previous matches.

There is now a possibility that Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus could be involved in the highly anticipated clash with Spurs this weekend, despite initial expectations that he would miss the game due to injury. Arsenal commentator Charles Watts hinted at the chance that Jesus might be fit in time for the derby, which contrasts with earlier reports that ruled him out of contention.

Jesus had made a brief appearance in Arsenal’s season opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers but has been sidelined since with a groin injury. Initially, this injury was expected to prevent him from participating in Sunday’s crucial match. However, amidst Arsenal’s injury concerns throughout the week, there is now a slim chance that Jesus could return to the squad in time for the derby.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces several challenges as he prepares for the game, with Ødegaard picking up an injury during international duty, and Mikel Merino also suffering an accident during his first training session. Additionally, Riccardo Calafiori sustained an unusual injury while with Italy on international duty, further limiting Arsenal’s squad options.

Despite these significant injury setbacks, the potential return of Gabriel Jesus could provide a much-needed lift for Arsenal. According to Watts, while it is unlikely that Jesus will start the match, his presence on the bench could offer critical support to a team dealing with injury woes ahead of the derby. This potential inclusion may give Arsenal an edge as they face their North London rivals, with fans and pundits alike keeping a close eye on whether Jesus will indeed play a part in the game.