Arsenal make final preparations for North London Derby clash with Tottenham Hotspur as Alexis Sanchez and his team mates train on Friday

  • Arsenal held the final pre-derby training session at their London Colney base
  • All star names including Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil came through unscathed
  • Jack Wilshere also trained as he tries to push his way into the Gunners first team

With less than 24 hours until the first game every Arsenal fans look out for when the Premier League fixtures are released, the Gunners are hard at work.

They held their final pre-game training session at their London Colney base in the bright sunshine on Friday afternoon.

Arsenal fans will be pleased to hear that all their team's star names, including Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, seemed to come through the drills unscathed. 

With less than 24 hours until the North London derby, Arsenal were hard at work on Friday

With less than 24 hours until the North London derby, Arsenal were hard at work on Friday

Arsenal held the final pre-game training at their London Colney base in the bright sunshine

Arsenal held the final pre-game training at their London Colney base in the bright sunshine

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger chats with captain Laurent Koscielny during training

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger chats with captain Laurent Koscielny during training

Jack Wilshere also trained hard on Friday, as he continues to try and push his way into the first team for league matches.  


Wilshere has been primarily used in cup matches with his season, with his Premier League action limited to 25 minutes in two substitute cameos.

The game is the first since the international break, and is one which Arsenal cannot afford to lose. 

Arsenal have not beaten Tottenham in their last six Premier League meetings, a record run for the Gunners and one they will be anxious to end. 

All star names, including Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, seemed to come through unscathed

All star names, including Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, seemed to come through unscathed

Jack Wilshere also trained hard as he continues to try and push his way into the first team

Jack Wilshere also trained hard as he continues to try and push his way into the first team

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech saves at the feet of Danny Welbeck as the striker goes airborne

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech saves at the feet of Danny Welbeck as the striker goes airborne

Since beating Spurs at White Hart Lane in March 2014, their only victory over their rivals came in a League Cup clash back in September 2015. 

The previous three meetings at the Emirates Stadium have all ended in 1-1 draws, and Wenger will be relying on his big names to tip the balance in their favour. 

A win for both teams is necessary for them to stay on track for their primary goals this season - Tottenham in keeping touch with leaders Manchester City, Arsenal to keep up the pressure on the top four. 

Alexandre Lacazette intercepts a pass between Hector Bellerin and Francis Coquelin

Alexandre Lacazette intercepts a pass between Hector Bellerin and Francis Coquelin

Bellerin takes part in a sprinting drill, followed by Mohamed Elneny and Alex Iwobi

Bellerin takes part in a sprinting drill, followed by Mohamed Elneny and Alex Iwobi

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