Tottenham vs Arsenal: North London Derby in Women’s Super League Heats Up

The highly anticipated North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur Women and Arsenal Women is set to take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This match marks the first North London derby of the season in the Barclays Women’s Super League and promises to be an exciting encounter.

Arsenal, under the interim management of Renee Slegers, have experienced a significant resurgence after a poor start to the season. Since Slegers took over from the resigned Jonas Eidevall, the Gunners have remained unbeaten in five games, including a 5-0 win over Brighton in the WSL and a 4-0 victory against Juventus in the Women’s Champions League.

Tottenham, managed by Robert Vilahamn, have had a more inconsistent season. Despite starting strong with a 4-0 win over Crystal Palace, they have only managed two wins in the league so far, with recent losses to Manchester City, Manchester United, and Chelsea. However, they did secure a notable 1-0 victory over Arsenal at the same venue last season.

In terms of team news, Arsenal will be without Victoria Pelova, who is recovering from an ACL injury, and Amanda Ilestedt, who is on maternity leave. Mariona Caldentey, who missed the Brighton game due to muscle strain, is expected to be available after playing in the Champions League midweek). For Tottenham, defender Amanda Nildén is back in contention after returning to training, while Maite Oroz and Kit Graham remain sidelined).

The match will be televised live in the UK on BBC Two, with coverage starting at 1:15 PM, and will also be available on the BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Fans outside the UK can access the match via a VPN).

The game is expected to be intense, with both teams looking to make a statement in the North London derby. Arsenal’s recent form suggests they are favorites, but Tottenham’s ability to upset their rivals, as seen last season, makes this match unpredictable).