Arsenal will play three matches in twelve days, including a rescheduled trip to Wolves, while Tottenham enjoy nearly two weeks of rest before the rivals meet on February 22.
Arsenal face a grueling fixture pile-up after their Premier League clash with Wolves was rescheduled for Wednesday, February 18.
The move follows the Gunners’ successful advancement to the Carabao Cup final. Consequently, Mikel Arteta’s side must navigate three critical matches—against Brentford, Wigan, and Wolves—in a frantic twelve-day period before visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the highly anticipated North London Derby.
In stark contrast, Tottenham Hotspur will benefit from a twelve-day rest period heading into the showdown on February 22.
While Arsenal battle through a congested calendar, Thomas Frank’s Spurs side have no mid-week commitments following their earlier exit from the FA Cup.
This scheduling disparity has sparked debate over competitive fairness, as the “refreshed” hosts prepare to face a potentially fatigued title-chasing rival.