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Arsenal to face Tottenham at Wembley in March after further delays rule out new stadium opening with derby

Spurs confirmed the club still have to complete safety testing before matches can be played in the £1 billion ground

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HOPES that Tottenham will host Arsenal in their first game at their new stadium have been dashed after it was confirmed the North London derby will be played at Wembley.

Spurs confirmed the game - scheduled for March 2 - cannot take place in the £1billion ground because safety tests will not be completed in time.

The North London derby will take place at Wembley Stadium in March
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The North London derby will take place at Wembley Stadium in MarchCredit: Reuters

Mauricio Pochettino's side were scheduled to move into the new £1billion ground on September 15, 2018.

But a catalogue of delays has led to Spurs spending their whole season at the national stadium.

And the club confirmed on social media that the highly anticipated showdown on March 2 will also be played at Wembley.

The statement read: "We can today report that remedial works on the safety systems in the new stadium are near completion.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was scheduled to host the match
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The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was scheduled to host the matchCredit: Getty - Contributor
Mauricio Pochettino's men were expected to move into their new home in September 2018
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Mauricio Pochettino's men were expected to move into their new home in September 2018Credit: EPA

"And we shall then move forward to the final stages of testing the fire detection and alarm system and its integration with the other safety systems.

"The success of this testing is critical to our ability to obtain a safety certificate and open the stadium."

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said: "Once again, thank you for bearing with us and for the great support we have received from so many different quarters. These next few weeks are pivotal."

Tottenham will still be holding out hope that the clash against Crystal Palace on March 17 will be played at their new ground.

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Tottenham still have testing to complete before the stadium can be used
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Tottenham still have testing to complete before the stadium can be usedCredit: Getty - Contributor
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But the fixture is set to be rearranged if the Eagles beat Doncaster in the FA Cup.

Tottenham were expected to confirm this week when the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is expected to open.

But fans have become frustrated with the ongoing delays after it was confirmed the ground will not be fully finished this season.

And the club were mercilessly trolled for promising a cheese room and Champions League football, but delivering Fernando Llorente and Wembley.

Spurs have been forced to play all of their home games at Wembley this season
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Spurs have been forced to play all of their home games at Wembley this seasonCredit: Getty - Contributor
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