Tottenham
ArsenalHow did the teams perform?
Tottenham
Arsenal
Match Stats
Lineup
Tottenham
35' Unsportsmanlike conduct
34'
68' Replaced by R. Kolo Muani
82' Replaced by J. Palhinha
62' Replaced by C. Gallagher
Arsenal
28' Holding
47'
32'
61'
47'
90+4'
57' Replaced by J. Timber
90+4'
77' Replaced by E. Eze
90+1' Replaced by B. Saka
76' Replaced by L. Trossard
Premier League Standings - Premier League
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 27 | 52-20 | 32 | 58 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 27 | 56-25 | 31 | 56 |
| 3 |  Aston Villa | 27 | 38-28 | 10 | 51 |
| 4 |  Chelsea | 27 | 48-31 | 17 | 45 |
| 5 |  Manchester United | 26 | 47-37 | 10 | 45 |
| 6 |  Liverpool | 26 | 41-35 | 6 | 42 |
| 7 |  Brentford | 27 | 40-37 | 3 | 40 |
| 8 |  Bournemouth | 27 | 43-45 | -2 | 38 |
| 9 |  Everton | 26 | 29-30 | -1 | 37 |
| 10 |  Newcastle | 27 | 38-39 | -1 | 36 |
| 11 |  Sunderland | 26 | 27-30 | -3 | 36 |
| 12 |  Brighton | 27 | 36-34 | 2 | 34 |
| 13 |  Fulham | 26 | 35-40 | -5 | 34 |
| 14 |  Crystal Palace | 26 | 28-32 | -4 | 32 |
| 15 |  Leeds | 27 | 37-46 | -9 | 31 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 26 | 36-37 | -1 | 29 |
| 17 |  Nottingham Forest | 26 | 25-38 | -13 | 27 |
| 18 |  West Ham | 27 | 32-49 | -17 | 25 |
| 19 |  Burnley | 27 | 29-52 | -23 | 19 |
| 20 |  Wolves | 27 | 18-50 | -32 | 10 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation - Championship
Arsenal ripped through Tottenham with a dominant 4-1 victory, with Viktor Gyökeres and Eberechi Eze each scoring twice to underline their Premier League title credentials.
Arsenal asserted their dominance in the North London Derby, cruising to a comprehensive 4-1 victory over rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Doubles from Viktor Gyökeres and Eberechi Eze sealed a crucial win for the Gunners.
Entering the high-stakes clash, Arsenal sat atop the Premier League table, aiming to solidify their title charge. Tottenham, meanwhile, found themselves struggling in 16th position, desperate for a turnaround against their fiercest opponents.
The game burst into life just before the half-hour mark. Arsenal’s Jurriën Timber received a yellow card in the 28th minute for holding, setting a tense tone.
Moments later, Eberechi Eze broke the deadlock for Arsenal, slotting home in the 32nd minute to put the visitors ahead. His clinical strike silenced the home crowd.
Tottenham quickly responded. Randal Kolo Muani fired an equaliser past David Raya in the 34th minute, bringing the scores level. However, Spurs’ A. Gray then received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 35th minute.
With the score locked at 1-1, Arsenal needed to reassert control. The Gunners’ management likely emphasized composure and exploiting Tottenham’s defensive weaknesses to secure a vital three points.
Arsenal wasted no time in the second half. Just two minutes after the restart, in the 47th minute, Viktor Gyökeres restored Arsenal’s lead, expertly guiding the ball into the net from a Jurriën Timber assist.
The Gunners extended their advantage further. Eberechi Eze secured his second goal of the match in the 61st minute, showcasing his attacking prowess once more. Tottenham made changes, including Kolo Muani’s substitution in the 68th minute.
As the game approached its conclusion, Arsenal maintained control. Viktor Gyökeres put the final nail in Tottenham’s coffin in the 90+4 minute, completing his own double and securing a resounding 4-1 victory.
Arsenal’s dominance was clear, registering 20 total shots with 7 on target, compared to Tottenham’s 6 shots and 5 on target. The Gunners also commanded 60% possession and a higher Expected Goals (xG) of 1.93 to Tottenham’s 0.74.
This emphatic derby win strengthens Arsenal’s grip at the top of the Premier League, reinforcing their title challenge. For Tottenham, this heavy defeat deepens their woes, leaving them stranded in 16th and facing tough questions.
