Arsenal solidified their lead by defeating Tottenham in the North London derby.
Arsenal won 4-1 in the 27th round of the 2025-26 Premier League season against Tottenham held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on the 23rd (Korean time). As a result, leader Arsenal added 3 points to 61 points (18 wins, 7 draws, 3 losses). The gap with 2nd place Manchester City (56 points) widened by 5 points.
On this day, Arsenal’s transfer students led the team to victory. Everich Eze, who scored a hat-trick in the last North London derby, soared once again. He scored multiple goals in this game and became the ‘Tottenham Killer’.
Frontline striker Victor Yokeres also showed sharpness. With the score tied at 1-1, he scored the winning goal with a cannonball shot. Then, just before the end, he scored a key goal and helped the team win with multiple goals along with Eze.
On the other hand, Tottenham maintained 16th place with 29 points (7 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses). They were unable to widen the gap with 18th-place West Ham United (25 points), which is in the relegation zone. They are still 4 points behind and on the verge of relegation.
There was no effect of replacing the director. Tottenham recently sacked manager Thomas Frank. Igor Tudor, who led Juventus, was given command for the remainder of the season. Coach Tudor made his debut in the North London derby, but ended up with a bitter result.
Arsenal went out in a 4-3-3 formation. Leandro Trossar, Victor Joqueres, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Martin Subimendi, Everic Eze, Piero Incapier, Gabriel Magalhaangas, William Saliba, Jurien Timber and David Raya played.
Tottenham faced with a 4-3-3 formation. Xavi Simmons-Landal Colo Mouani-Pape Sar, Connor Gallagher-Joao Palinha-Yves Bissouma, Jed Spence-Miki van der Pen-Radu Dragusin-Archie Gray and Gugliemo Vicario.
Arsenal raised the mood from the beginning of the game. In the 6th minute of the first half, Yokeres penetrated into the penalty box from the left side. He beat the defense and continued to shoot with his right foot, but missed the goal.
Then, in a corner kick situation in the 16th minute of the first half, Yokeres headed Saka’s cross. In front of the goal, Saliba tried to turn his head again, but it ended in vain.
Arsenal, who continued their offensive, took the lead first. In the 32nd minute of the first half, Saka opened up the right side. Eze scored the first goal by shooting a cutback pass that beat the defense.
But Arsenal’s joy did not last long. A fatal mistake was made in the rear. Tottenham did not miss this and brought the game to the starting point. In the 33rd minute of the first half, Muani attempted to press from the front and stole the ball. After breaking through, Muani hit the net with a right-footed shot from inside the penalty box.
Arsenal took the lead again early in the second half. He really dug into Tottenham’s gap. In the second minute of the second half, Timber on the right side stabbed a pass into the front of the penalty box. Yokeres took over and hit the net with a powerful right-footed shot.
Tottenham, who launched a counterattack, was not so lucky. In the 8th minute of the second half, Muanyi connected Gallagher’s cross on the right with a shot. Although he succeeded in scoring, a foul was declared after pushing the opponent’s defense during the aerial contest.
Arsenal widened the gap. In the 15th minute of the second half, they stole the ball from the opposing side and quickly counterattacked. Eze, who exchanged passes with Yokeres, gave the pass to the front. Saka, who was rushing, dug into the space behind his opponent. The shot was blocked by the opponent’s tackle, but the ball flowed towards Eze, who calmly converted the shot to make it 3-1.
Tottenham raised the odds. In the 16th minute of the second half, Gallagher was removed and Dominic Solanke was brought in. Then, in the 22nd minute of the second half, Richarlison was substituted for Muani to strengthen the attack.
Arsenal also made changes. In the 30th minute of the second half, Trossar and Eze were removed and Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard were brought in.
As Arsenal’s mood continued, Tottenham became aggressive. In the 37th minute of the second half, Palinha was removed and Matisse Tell was brought in. Then, Tottenham failed to capitalize on the opportunity. In the 38th minute of the second half, Spence on the right side beat the defense and crossed low. Richarlison turned heel. Just before the ball crossed the goal line, Raya goalkeeper managed to save it.
Arsenal scored the winning goal. In the extra time of the second half, the counterattack shined again. After stealing the ball in the opposing half, Yokeres took the opportunity through Madueke and Odegaard. Yokeres overcame the opponent’s struggle and scored multiple goals with a right-footed shot.
The game eventually ended as it was. Arsenal maintained their lead by recording a North London derby double.
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