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Tottenham: Eric Dier is ruled out of north London derby at home to Arsenal

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has been handed an injury blow ahead of his team's crucial north London derby clash against Arsenal on Sunday.

The fierce rivals come head-to-head at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with just two points separating the pair.

However Spurs will be without centre back Eric Dier for the much-anticipated showdown due to a minor injury.

Tottenham will be without centre back Eric Dier for the visit of Arsenal on Sunday afternoon

'He is suffering a little muscular problem and he's not fit for the game against Arsenal,' the Italian boss said in his pre-match press conference on Friday.