The north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal is set to be postponed after the Premier League accepted a request from depleted Gunner side.
Sportsmail exclusively revealed on Friday that the Gunners had filed an application for the clash with bitter rivals Tottenham to be called off.
They have at least a dozen players unavailable because of positive Covid cases, injuries, suspension and international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Sunday's north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal has been postponed
And the Premier League accepted Arsenal's request on Saturday, with Spurs likely to be furious as a result.