Spurs Handed Double Derby Boost as Porro and Richarlison Return

Tottenham have received a timely double boost ahead of Sunday's north London derby, with head coach Ange Postecoglou confirming that Pedro Porro and Richarlison will both be available to face Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Porro was forced off during Spurs' 4-0 win over Newcastle two weeks ago, while his Brazilian team-mate has been sidelined for several weeks by a recurrent knee problem. Postecoglou revealed on Friday that both players trained all week and are ready to return. The news offers a welcome counterweight to a cruel injury blow earlier in the week, with promising youngster Destiny Udogie ruled out for the remainder of the campaign after undergoing surgery on a thigh injury suffered in training. Postecoglou described it as a disappointing outcome for a player who has been a big part of Tottenham's year. Oliver Skipp will also miss the derby after picking up what has been termed a minor knock. The hosts will be desperate to halt their rivals' tilt at the title and to revive their own top-four hopes after ceding ground to Aston Villa, and the return of two senior figures could hardly be better timed.