Arsenal Dominates Tottenham 4-1 in North London Derby Triumph

In a highly anticipated North London derby, Arsenal triumphed over Tottenham Hotspur with a decisive 4-1 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 22, 2026. This win significantly bolstered Arsenal’s title aspirations, pushing their lead to five points ahead of second-place Manchester City.

Match Highlights

• Final Score: Tottenham Hotspur 1 – 4 Arsenal
• Goalscorers:
  • Kolo Muani (Tottenham) – 34′
  • Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) – 32′, 61′
  • Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal) – 47′, 90+5′

The match saw standout performances from Eze and Gyokeres, each scoring twice. Eze’s brace, including a superb finish from a rebound, brought his tally to five goals against Spurs this season. Gyokeres, who has faced criticism for his earlier performances, responded with a fantastic strike just after halftime to regain the lead for Arsenal.

Arsenal’s Title Ambitions Strengthened

This victory is crucial for Arsenal as they continue to contend for the Premier League title. With 53 points, they are well positioned above Manchester City, who have played one fewer match. Mikel Arteta’s team is looking to capitalize on this momentum as they aim for their first league title in years.

Challenges for Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham remains in a precarious situation, currently holding 29 points and only four points clear of the relegation zone. Their interim manager, Igor Tudor, faces a challenging task with numerous player injuries impacting performance. Key absences include Cristian Romero and several others who are sidelined, complicating Spurs’ efforts to navigate their league standing.

Next Matches

• Tottenham’s Upcoming Fixture: Visit Fulham (Time: 9 AM ET on February 25, 2026)
• Arsenal’s Upcoming Fixture: Host Chelsea (Time: 11:30 AM ET on February 25, 2026)

With their recent win, Arsenal looks forward to leveraging this triumph as they face Chelsea in what promises to be another critical clash. Meanwhile, Tottenham aims to rebound against Fulham as they strive to secure their place in the Premier League.