Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Tottenham Hotspur

Out-of-form Arsenal make the short trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday for the first North London derby of the 2020-21 season.

Up to 2,000 fans will be allowed into the stadium for the occasion, which sees the Gunners face the league leaders looking to improve a run of just one win in their last six Premier League games.

Mikel Arteta's side were convincing in front of their own returning supporters on Thursday night as they cruised past Rapid Vienna, but domestically they come into this match languishing down in 14th place.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Head Possible return date: Unknown

There was a lot made of the decision to allow David Luiz to stay on the pitch following his sickening clash of heads with Raul Jimenez last weekend, with the centre-back bleeding through his bandage before finally coming off. Luiz was absent in midweek, but Arteta is hopeful of having him fit for this weekend if his scar has healed.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: December 6 (vs. Tottenham)

Thomas Partey could be in contention to return ahead of schedule this week, with Arteta confirming that his summer signing will be back in training ahead of this match. Thomas was initially expected to be sidelined until perhaps even 2021, but he could yet play some part in what would be his first North London derby.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: Unknown

Arsenal hope to see long-term absentee Gabriel Martinelli in Under-23s action again before the end of this month, but his return to the first team is not likely to be until next year.

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Return date: December 16 (vs. Southampton)

Nicolas Pepe will serve the second of his three-match ban following his red card for a nonsensical headbutt in the draw with Leeds United last month.

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