
Premier League
4:30 p.mFebruary 22, 2026
Regular season – 27
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Referee: Peter Bankes, England


Tottenham


arsenal
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0.74
Expected Goals (xG)
1.93
Passing by
225 (73%)
Accurate passes
376 (80%)
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1
G
Guillem Vicari
5.9
37
d
Micky van de Ven (C)
6.7
3
d
Radu Drăguşin
6.7
6
d
João Palhinha
6.6
24
M
Djed Spence
6.5
29
M
Pope Matar Sarr
6.9
8
M
Yves Bissouma
7.0
22
M
Conor Gallagher
6.2
M
Archie Gray
7
F
Xavi Simons
5.9
F
Randal Cole Muani
34′
Substitutes
F
Dominic Solanke
F
Richarlison
F
Mathis Tel
40
G
Brandon Austin
38
d
Souza
76
d
James Rowswell
52
M
Callum Olusesi
79
F
James Wilson
68
M
Luca Williams-Barnett
1
G
David Raya
8.3
5
d
Piero emphasis
7.2
6
d
Gabriel Magalhães
7.2
2
d
Guillem Saliba
6.6
d
The Jury of the Wood
41
M
Rice Declan
6.2
36
M
Martin Zubimendi
6.9
19
M
Leandro Trossard
6.0
M
god bless you
32′
61′
7
M
Bukayo Saka (C)
6.5
F
Viktor Gyökeres
47′
90+4′

Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation – Championship
Arsenal overcame 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, securing 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.
Going into the high-stakes clash, Arsenal sat at the top of the Premier League table, aiming to consolidate their title charge. Tottenham, meanwhile, found themselves struggling in 16th place, desperate for a turnaround against their fiercest opponents.
The match came to life shortly before the half hour mark. Arsenal’s Jurriën Timber was booked 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 responded quickly. Randal Kolo Muani equalized David Raya in the 34th minute. However, Spurs’ A. Gray was shown a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 35th minute.
With the score tied at 1-1, Arsenal needed to regain control. The Gunners management probably emphasized composure and exploiting Tottenham’s defensive frailties 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, guiding the ball into the net with an assist from Jurriën Timber.
The Gunners further extended their lead. Eberechi Eze secured his second goal of the game in the 61st minute, once again showing his attacking prowess. Tottenham made changes, including the substitution of Kolo Muani in the 68th minute.
As the match drew to a close, Arsenal remained in control. Viktor Gyökeres put the final nail in Tottenham’s coffin in the 90+4th minute, completing his own brace and securing a resounding 4-1 win.
Arsenal’s dominance was clear, registering a total of 20 shots with 7 on target, compared to Tottenham’s 6 shots and 5 on target. The Gunners also dominated 60% of the possession and the highest 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, strengthening their title challenge. For Tottenham, this heavy defeat deepens their problems, leaving them stuck in 16th place and facing tough questions.

