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Tottenham v Arsenal: Spurs projected starting XI for the North London Derby, Harry Winks to start?

By Rucker Haringey

ENFIELD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 4: Tottenham Hotspur Manager Mauricio Pochettino during a press conference at the clubs' training ground on November 4, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
ENFIELD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 4: Tottenham Hotspur Manager Mauricio Pochettino during a press conference at the clubs' training ground on November 4, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /
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ENFIELD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 4: Tottenham Hotspur Manager Mauricio Pochettino during a press conference at the clubs’ training ground on November 4, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
ENFIELD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 4: Tottenham Hotspur Manager Mauricio Pochettino during a press conference at the clubs’ training ground on November 4, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /

Tottenham will be missing several stars on Sunday

This edition of the North London Derby could hardly have come at a worse time for Tottenham. Mauricio Pochettino’s side is struggling with their form and will invade The Emirates short of several key players.

You can bet that Pochettino won’t use injuries as any sort of excuse though. He firmly believes his Tottenham squad have enough talent to beat Arsenal at their grounds even without the likes of Toby Alderweireld and Erik Lamela.

Fortunately, Spurs will have one star coming back into the fold for the match. Various sources in England are reporting that Harry Kane will be involved in the Derby. The English striker has missed the last several weeks of action due to an ankle injury. It’s unclear whether or not he’s capable of starting the match or will loom as a dangerous substitute.

Pochettino also faces an interesting choice in terms of his club’s formation for Sunday. The likely absence of Moussa Dembele leaves the team short of defensive midfielders. If Spurs are going to deploy their manager’s preferred 4-2-3-1 setup, could Harry Winks get the start?

Read on to discover the starting lineup Tottenham will employ against Arsenal on Sunday.

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