Premier League Regular Season - 27
Tottenham 1 - 4 FT Arsenal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Timber 28'
E. Eze 32'
34' R. Kolo Muani
35' A. Gray
HT
V. Gyokeres (J. Timber) 47'
↓ J. Timber ↑C. Mosquera 57'
E. Eze 61'
62' ↓ C. Gallagher ↑D. Solanke
68' ↓ R. Kolo Muani ↑Richarlison
↓ L. Trossard ↑G. Martinelli 76'
↓ E. Eze ↑M. Odegaard 77'
82' ↓ J. Palhinha ↑M. Tel
↓ B. Saka ↑N. Madueke 90'+1
V. Gyokeres (M. Odegaard) 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tottenham
Goalkeepers
Guglielmo Vicario 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
4
Conceded
2
Saves
Defenders
João Palhinha 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Radu Drăguşin 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Micky van de Ven 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Archie Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conor Gallagher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Yves Bissouma 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Pape Matar Sarr
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Djed Spence
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Randal Kolo Muani 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Xavi Simons
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Brandon Austin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Rowswell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum Olusesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Williams-Barnett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominic Solanke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Richarlison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathys Tel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Wilson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arsenal
Goalkeepers
David Raya
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Jurriën Timber 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
William Saliba 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gabriel Magalhães 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Piero Hincapié
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Martín Zubimendi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Declan Rice 
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
56
Passes
15
Duels
Bukayo Saka
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Eberechi Eze 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.2
Rating
Leandro Trossard
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Viktor Gyökeres 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9
Rating
BENCH
Kepa Arrizabalaga
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cristhian Mosquera
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Myles Lewis-Skelly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riccardo Calafiori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Ødegaard 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
21
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Christian Nørgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noni Madueke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Martinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | Arsenal | 4 - 1 | Tottenham | Premier League | Emirates Stadium |
| 07/31/2025 | Arsenal | 0 - 1 | Tottenham | Friendlies Clubs | Kai Tak Sports Park |
| 01/15/2025 | Arsenal | 2 - 1 | Tottenham | Premier League | Emirates Stadium |
| 09/15/2024 | Tottenham | 0 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 04/28/2024 | Tottenham | 2 - 3 | Arsenal | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 09/24/2023 | Arsenal | 2 - 2 | Tottenham | Premier League | Emirates Stadium |
Tottenham Win
Arsenal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +35
P: 27 GD: +31
P: 27 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: +11
P: 27 GD: +17
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 27 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 27 GD: -3
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -3
P: 27 GD: +2
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -14
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -23
League Standings
P: 35 GD: +41
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 35 GD: +15
P: 35 GD: +12
P: 35 GD: +4
P: 35 GD: +3
P: 35 GD: +6
P: 35 GD: +7
P: 35 GD: +6
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: 0
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -6
P: 35 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -19
P: 35 GD: -36
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Gunners Siege Silences the Stadium
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. Arsenal’s clinical finishing and tactical superiority turned the North London Derby into a one-sided exhibition of title credentials.
The High-Tempo Opening
The Intensity was palpable from the first touch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Arsenal set out to suffocate their local rivals. Dominating with 60% possession, the Gunners forced Tottenham into a desperate defensive shell. The deadlock finally shattered in the 32nd minute when E. Eze found space to fire home, rewarding the visitors' relentless pressure. However, the stadium erupted just two minutes later as R. Kolo Muani capitalised on a rare lapse in the Arsenal backline to level the score. It was a brief moment of hope for the hosts, but the Balance of the match remained firmly in favour of the league leaders, who looked more composed and dangerous every time they crossed the halfway line.
The Second-Half Blitz
The match swung decisively just after the interval, effectively killing any momentum Spurs had built. In the 47th minute, V. Gyokeres showcased his predator instincts by converting a pinpoint delivery from J. Timber. This goal shifted the Equilibrio permanently. Arsenal didn't stop there; they unleashed a barrage of 20 shots throughout the afternoon, turning the match into a true attacking siege. The pressure told again in the 61st minute when Eze doubled his personal tally, finishing a move that carved through the heart of the Tottenham midfield. With the Stakes of the title race looming large, Arsenal showed no mercy, maintaining a suffocating press that prevented the hosts from mounting any serious comeback attempt.
Resolution at the Lane
As the clock ticked towards stoppage time, the gap between the two sides became an unbridgeable chasm. David Raya remained alert to snuff out the few opportunities Tottenham created, finishing with three crucial saves to preserve the multi-goal cushion. The final blow arrived in the 94th minute; M. Odegaard, coming off the bench to add fresh creativity, provided the assist for Gyökeres to net his second of the game. This 4-1 victory is of massive Importancia for Arsenal, keeping them three points clear at the top of the Premier League. For Spurs, sitting in 16th, the loss highlights a widening gulf in class. There was no Upset Factor here, just a calculated destruction of a rival.
Key Questions
What made Viktor Gyökeres the Man of the Match?
Gyökeres scored two vital goals, including the go-ahead strike immediately after halftime, proving to be the clinical edge Arsenal needed.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A 15-minute flurry spanning both halves saw three goals scored, as both teams traded blows before Arsenal's superior firepower took over.
How did substitute Viktor Gyökeres change the game?
Gyökeres actually started the match, providing a constant physical presence and scoring twice to secure the three points for the Gunners.
What is the North London Derby?
The North London Derby is the rivalry between Tottenham and Arsenal, one of football's most historic and fiercely contested fixtures.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
North London Derby: Pride and Title Ambitions Collide
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 80/100. Arsenal arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as heavy favorites, but the visceral nature of this rivalry often renders league positions irrelevant.
The Setup
The gap in the table is cavernous. Arsenal sit at the summit, boasting a massive Stakes rating as they hunt their first title in decades. Conversely, Tottenham find themselves languishing in 14th, struggling for consistency with a modest Form rating. For Spurs, this match isn't just about points; it is about salvaged pride and disrupting their neighbor's coronation. While Arsenal look balanced and disciplined, Tottenham rely on the individual sparks of X. Simons and M. Kudus to ignite a stagnant season.
Key Battle
This match will be won or lost in the transition. Arsenal’s high defensive line, anchored by W. Saliba, will attempt to squeeze the pitch and suffocate the home side. The battle pits Arsenal's elite positional structure against Tottenham's desperate counter-attacking speed. If the Spurs midfield can bypass the first line of pressure, they might find space, but the Balance of this Arsenal squad makes them incredibly difficult to break down over ninety minutes.
Our Prediction
Our take is that Arsenal’s quality will eventually tell. Expect the visitors to dominate possession while Tottenham sit deep and look for the long ball. A Moment of magic from B. Saka or a set-piece breakthrough seems the most likely route. We expect a professional away win that keeps the Gunners top, while Spurs are left to rue missed opportunities in a heated atmosphere.