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We are now into the final two weeks of the Premier League season and Arsenal are edging closer to a top-four finish for the first time in six years as Mikel Arteta's side are desperate to secure a place in next season's UEFA Champions League.

However, the Gunners haven't secured a spot in Europe's elite competition just yet, with Tottenham Hotspur sitting just four points behind their local rivals. To make matters more interesting, the two north London sides will face each other in N17 on Thursday night for one of the most highly-anticipated north London derbies in recent memory.

Ahead of Thursday's clash, takes a look at the latest fitness problems facing Arsenal for the match.

White missed out on the 2-1 win at West Ham earlier this month, with Rob Holding replacing the England defender for the clash at London Stadium. The 24-year-old sustained an injury during the 3-1 win over Manchester United but was expected to be fit enough to feature against the Hammers.

However, he also missed the match against Leeds on Sunday afternoon before Arteta confirmed that he is hopeful the talented defender will be back to face Spurs.

"I think so, he’s been starting to do a little bit of work