Preview: Both teams have injuries, but both sides will want the victory
When Tottenham last traveled to the Emirates earlier this season, they headed home with a 1-0 defeat. Giroud latched onto a cross and side footed it past Hugo Lloris, giving the Gunners three important points.
These two London rivals will now meet again, this time for the FA Cup. Arsenal's Emirates Stadium will be the venue once again, but their will be some changes to both squads from their first match.
Olivier Giroud missed out on Arsenal's match against Cardiff City with an ankle injury. He was set to return to training, but Arsene Wenger confirmed that the Frenchman was sick, and may miss Saturday's match. Another absence for the home side will be Nicklas Bendtner, who came on and scored the winning goal against Cardiff.
After his right footed strike found the back of the net late in the match, the Danish striker twisted his ankle, and could be out for up to two months.
While Mesut Özil faces a late fitness test, Aaron Ramsey and Kieran Gibbs have already been ruled out by the Arsenal manager.
With that many absences, Arsenal's big change will be at the striker position. Lukas Podolski looks set to take on the lead striker role, with Jack Wilshere, Santi Cazorla and Theo Walcott lining up just behind him.
If Arsene decides to give Wilshere a rest, Tomas Rosicky or even youngster Gedion Zelalem could find themselves thrown into this London Derby.
Things are not much easier for the visitors, as they have an injury list of their own.
Tim Sherwood has Spurs back on track in the league, with three victories in their last four Premier League matches. Adding to that with a victory over Arsenal would really give the new Tottenham manager some added wind in his sail.
Emmanuel Adebayor will return to the Emirates, after being in doubt. The former Arsenal striker was stretchered off in the last match, and appeared set to miss out on this FA Cup fixture.
Thankfully for Sherwood, Adebayor did not make it onto his long injury list. Brazilian international Paulinho will miss the match with an ankle injury, along with fellow countryman Sandro, who has a calf injury.
Andros Townsend is still out after picking up a hamstring injury, while Vertonghen and Kaboul are still out with an ankle injury.
The visitors have nothing to lose, and everything to gain going into this match. Seeing how the Gunners are top of the table, neither side will want to be eliminated on Saturday.
As Tottenham looks to continue their resurgence after Andre Villas-Boas was dismissed, Arsene Wenger's side will want to show that they have enough depth to weather the storm when there are injuries.
Where to watch this match - Live Stream, Start Time, TV Channels, Live Scores
Watch Arsenal vs Tottenham live on Saturday, January 4, 2014:
In Canada at 12:15 ET on: Sportsnet World
In the UK at 17:15 ET on: UTV, BBC Radio 5 Live, ITV 1, ITV HD
In the USA at 12:15 ET on: FOX Deportes, FOX Network, SiriusXM FC, Fox Soccer 2Go
You will not want to miss this match, so if you are not in the viewing areas listed above, be sure to visit the Arsenal vs Tottenham match page for full TV listings.
