If there’s a thing called bad timing, then tonight’s North London Derby comes in the worst possible moment for Arsenal.Mikel Arteta’s side is facing both a series of poor results, and injury issues that are affecting the squad ahead of the clash against Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates on Wednesday night (11 pm).##NAJAVA_MECA_8633318##The Gunners are in a three-match long winless streak and are desperate to win against Ange Postecoglou’s team in order to avoid dropping to third place, behind Nottingham Forest. In case of a win, the Gunners will find themselves just four points behind league leaders Liverpool.Meanwhile, Spurs are going into the game a bit tired after being taken to extra-time by non-league side Tamworth in the FA Cup on Sunday. They are currently 13th in the Premier League, and the win against their city rival could potentially propel their EPL recovery. Ange’s boys will also have an extra motive, since they lost the reverse fixture to Arsenal at home in September 1-0.Brutal Bruno and hero Bayindir crush Arsenal in an iconic FA Cup skirmish!FA Cup magic almost strikes again! Fifth-tier amateurs take Spurs to extra-time but then concede threeJota and Sels save their teams from defeatWhen it comes to injured and absent players, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal are doubtful due their fitness concerns, while Gabriel Jesus will be sidelined for long time after rupturing ACL in the FA Cup tie against Manchester United.On the other hand, Timo Werner is set to miss out the match due to a hamstring injury sustained in the Tamworth game.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 21Tuesday Brentford – Man.City 2-2 (0-0)/Wissa 82, Norgaard 90+2 – Foden 66, 78/Chelsea – Bournemouth (1-0)/Palmer 13, James 90+5 – Kluivert 50 (p), Semenyo 68/West Ham – Fulham 3-2 (2-0)/Soler 31, Soucek 33, Paqueta 67 – Iwobi 51, 78/Nott.Forest – Liverpool 1-1 (1-0)/Wood 8 – Jota 66/Wednesday 22.30: (3.20) Everton (3.40) Aston Villa (2.40)22.30: (3.90) Leicester (3.50) Crystal Palace (1.95)22.30: (1.37) Newcastle (5.10) Wolverhampton (7.75)23.00: (1.45) Arsenal (5.10) Tottenham (7.00)Thursday 22.30: (4.00) Ipswich (3.60) Brighton (2.00)23.00: (1.30) Man.Utd. (5.50) Southampton (10.0)***odds are subject to change***
