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FA Cup | Third Round
Jan 4, 2014 at 5.15pm UK
 
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Cazorla (31'), Rosicky (62')
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Team News: Nabil Bentaleb makes full Tottenham Hotspur debut in North London derby

Tottenham Hotspur boss Tim Sherwood will hand a full debut to Nabil Bentaleb in this evening's FA Cup third-round clash at North London rivals Arsenal.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Tim Sherwood will hand a full debut to Nabil Bentaleb in this evening's FA Cup third-round clash at North London rivals Arsenal.

The 19-year-old French youth international midfielder has made three substitute appearances for Spurs since Sherwood was appointed as Andre-Villas-Boas's replacement in December.

He replaces Etienne Capoue in the centre of midfield, as Sherwood makes just one change to his starting XI following Wednesday's 2-1 win at Manchester United.

Emmanuel Adebayor retains his place in the side, despite being carried off on a stretcher with cramp at Old Trafford.

Theo Walcott starts for Arsenal in a central striking role, with Olivier Giroud and Nicklas Bendtner both sidelined through injury.

Meanwhile, Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has decided to rest first-choice goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, replacing him with Lukasz Fabianski, who makes his third appearance of the season.

Arsenal: Fabianski, Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Monreal, Arteta, Wilshere, Rosicky, Cazorla, Gnabry, Walcott
Subs: Viviano, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Flamini, Ozil, Podolski, Ju-Young Park

Spurs: Lloris, Walker, Chiriches, Dawson, Rose, Lennon, Bentaleb, Dembele, Eriksen, Adebayor, Soldado
Subs: Friedel, Fredericks, Fryers, Capoue, Chadli, Kane, Obika

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