Fabrizio Romano has said that an Arsenal player will be fit to play against Tottenham in the North London derby at the weekend.
The Gunners will come back from the international break hoping to boost their lead at the top of the Premier League table. They are currently four points ahead of Man City after their 2-2 draw against Sunderland before the break.
Arsenal will return from the break with the first North London derby of the season, as they welcome Spurs to the Emirates on Sunday afternoon, hoping to get the better of their bitter rivals, and keep the pressure on Man City to catch up to them.
However, defender Riccardo Calafiori was a doubt for Sunday after he was seen to suffer an injury for the Italy national team during the break. But, Fabrizio Romano has now provided a fresh update, which suggests that he will be fit on Sunday.
Arsenal fans react to Calafiori injury boost
Fabrizio Romano posted on X: “Understand Arsenal check confirm news from last 24h: Riccardo Calafiori will be available for North London Derby. No injury, no issues. Just overload.”
Gunners fans took to the social media platform to respond to the news…
Arteta right now pic.twitter.com/thxycjK8s9
— GERALD✝️ (c o c) (@Geraldonchained) November 16, 2025
Arsenal have CONFIRMED Ricardo Calafiori is fit to playe against Tottenham
That is massive, was so worried about too many injuries😭❤ pic.twitter.com/QTd3nlTGcq
— UpYourArsenal🔴⚪🔴⚪♥️ (@UPYOURARSENAL04) November 17, 2025
Honestly, after the Gabi scare, hearing this feels like a breath of fresh air. Huge for us. COYG!
— Trading Gunner (@Trading_Gunner) November 17, 2025
Let’s Goooooo
— Arsenal Colours Forever (@ArsenalColours) November 17, 2025
Now we don’t want excuses
— Alex Magogo (@alex52654) November 17, 2025
Great news 🔥🔥
— Glassy (@glassy50141) November 17, 2025
Calafiori will be available for selection against Spurs, which could be huge, especially seeing as fellow defender Gabriel suffered an injury, which could mean that he misses the derby on Sunday, which would be a huge blow for Mikel Arteta.
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