: Arsenal's manager was praised for a quick substitution to protect a player on a yellow card, while Spurs, under new coach Igor Tudor , struggled with physical conditioning. Current Team Context (April 2026)
As of late April 2026, the two rivals find themselves at opposite ends of the table:
: Spurs are currently embroiled in a "two-horse race" to avoid relegation alongside West Ham, facing what has been described as an "unprecedented" injury crisis. Rivalry History & Records Tottenham vs Arsenal en Vivo
: The Gunners are firmly in the title race , holding a lead at the top of the Premier League and competing in the Champions League semi-finals.
: Despite an early acrobatic strike from Eze, Spurs briefly equalized through Randal Kolo Muani before Arsenal took complete control. : Arsenal's manager was praised for a quick
In their last league encounter on February 22, 2026, Arsenal secured a convincing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
: Arsenal's new signings Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyökeres each netted a brace to lead the second-half demolition. : Despite an early acrobatic strike from Eze,
The North London derby between and Arsenal remains one of football's most storied rivalries, with their most recent Premier League meeting in February 2026 highlighting the starkly different paths both clubs are currently on. Recent Match Highlights: Arsenal Dominance