Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (Picture: Getty)Mikel Arteta has been urged to make a defensive switch ahead of Arsenal’s huge north London derby clash with Tottenham. Arsenal’s surprising midweek draw against bottom-of-the-table Wolves has made the Premier League title race all the more interesting. Spurs appointed Igor Tudor as caretaker manager until the end of the season and would love nothing more to not only downplay their relegation fears but dent Arsenal’s title hopes. Jurrien Timber has been a key figure in Arsenal’s defence this season (Picture: Getty)Get your football fix Don't want to miss the week's biggest football stories? ‘You’re talking about coming up against a team that is in as bad form, if not worse, than Wolves.

Source: Metro February 21, 2026 11:52 UTC