LONDON, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Arsenal faces a test of nerve in the Premier League on Sunday with a short trip to play Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby.
The 2-2 draw away to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday night has again raised the specter of Mikel Arteta's side losing its healthy lead at the top of the table, and much focus will be on whether Arteta's men can hold their nerve in a hostile atmosphere.
Tottenham has Igor Tudor in temporary charge with the job of avoiding relegation, and the Croatian has a reputation for producing impressive short-term reactions in his sides.
Arsenal could go into the game with its lead at the top down to just two points if Manchester City beats Newcastle United on Saturday night.
Sunday also sees Liverpool visit Nottingham Forest with the home side boosted by a 3-0 win away to Fenerbahce on Thursday in the first leg of its Europa League play-off.
Liverpool's main problems are at right back, where Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong and Wataru Endo are all out.
There are big question marks over the future of Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace after his side's poor recent form was highlighted by a 1-1 draw away to Zrinjski Mostar in the Conference League on Thursday.
Glasner has already said he is leaving Selhurst Park at the end of the season and failure to beat Wolves would extend a run of just one win in 15 games in all competitions, which includes a painful FA Cup exit to Macclesfield.
Sunday's remaining game sees Sunderland entertain Fulham. The home side goes into the match after consecutive league defeats, while Fulham has lost its last three Premier League matches. ■
