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Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech a doubt for north London derby against Tottenham with calf injury

Petr Cech is struggling to be fit for Saturday’s crunch north London derby against Tottenham.

The Arsenal goalkeeper limped off during the weekend win over Everton with a calf injury.

The shot-stopper was assessed by Gunners staff on Monday and Arsene Wenger will give his No 1 every chance to prove his fitness.

Petr Cech has emerged as a doubt for Arsenal's north London derby against Tottenham
Petr Cech has emerged as a doubt for Arsenal's north London derby against Tottenham
The Czech goalkeeper was forced to limp off with a calf injury during the 5-1 win over Everton
The Czech goalkeeper was forced to limp off with a calf injury during the 5-1 win over Everton

But it looked unlikely the keeper would be available for the trip to Spurs meaning Wenger will have to call upon understudy David Ospina, who has not made a single Premier League start this season.