{"id":23460,"date":"2026-02-20T20:30:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T20:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/02\/20\/palhinha-and-kolo-muani-to-start-3-4-3-tottenham-hotspur-predicted-lineup-vs-arsenal\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T20:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T20:30:05","slug":"palhinha-and-kolo-muani-to-start-3-4-3-tottenham-hotspur-predicted-lineup-vs-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/02\/20\/palhinha-and-kolo-muani-to-start-3-4-3-tottenham-hotspur-predicted-lineup-vs-arsenal\/","title":{"rendered":"Palhinha And Kolo Muani To Start | 3-4-3 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tottenham Hotspur will entertain Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Sunday as they look to secure all three points at home in the North London derby. Spurs suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Newcastle United recently, so they would be eager to bounce back with a positive result this weekend.<\/p>\n

Igor Tudor could opt to set his side up in a 3-4-3 formation and is expected to make a couple of tweaks to his first XI for this game. Joao Palhinha and Randal Kolo Muani could both play from the start of this contest.<\/p>\n

Defence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Guglielmo Vicario will function in between the sticks for the North London club after he conceded two goals in his last appearance. Tottenham<\/a> could opt for a back three of Micky van de Ven, Radu Dragusin and Joao Palhinha as they focus on keeping the opposition attackers frustrated throughout the 90 minutes.<\/p>\n

Souza will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.<\/p>\n

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LONDON, ENGLAND \u2013 FEBRUARY 10: Djed Spence, Guglielmo Vicario and Dominic Solanke of Tottenham Hotspur look dejected after the team\u2019s defeat in the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 10, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Midfield<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pape Matar Sarr and Conor Gallagher will operate as the holding midfielders as they look to make life tough for the opposition at the centre of the park.<\/p>\n

Djed Spence will try to prove his value on the left flank, while Archie Gray hopes to give a good account of himself as the right-sided wide player. Both of them will have to make some overlapping runs out in the wide areas.<\/p>\n

Yves Bissouma will have to be content with a place on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the second half if required.<\/p>\n

Attack<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Xavi Simons will hope to cause a few headaches for his marker on the left wing, while Randal Kolo Muani gets the nod to impress as the right-winger.<\/p>\n

Dominic Solanke will lead the line for the home team in the final third. He has to figure out a way to be a real threat on the counter.<\/p>\n

Mathys Tel will be available for selection on the bench as he waits for his opportunity to influence the game in the final quarter if Tottenham are in need of a goal by then.<\/p>\n

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