Arsenal (2) 4 v 1 (0) Tottenham Hotspur
36 Trossard, assist Merino 55 Richarlison, assist Palhina
41 Eze, assist Rice
46 Eze, assist Timber
76 Eze, assist Trossard
Yellows: Rice Bentancur, Romero, Porro
Ref. M Oliver
Played Sunday 23 November 2025 at The Emirates Stadium, attendance 60,345.
Since first played in 1909, this North London Derby has yielded 198 spirited games. With Arsenal winning 85, Tottenham 62, and 52 games drawn. With Spurs rebuilding, and their rivals’ star in stratospheric ascent this latest edition was only likely to go one way. The Gunners were all over the Lillywhites’ leaky defence from the off, with Saka dominating the free kicks, and Trossard turning in a brilliant run on the 36th minute, utterly bamboozling the Spurs’ back line.
But the real party piece was yet to come. Eberechi Eze’s hat-trick, only the fourth in the history of this fixture, and the first since 1978, was simply outstanding. All 3 strikes were taken cleanly in space from a yard or so inside the 18 yards box. A feat few, if ever, at any level of the game will ever achieve. Tottenham’s sole consolation was provided by Richarlison, in a moment of rude brilliance, when he pumped in a ‘worldie’ lob from 35 yards, to the surprise of a napping David Raya, and every Spurs’ supporter in the house. As a sporting proposition this fixture continues to delight.
In the Women’s Super League however, Tottenham fared better in their derby. They held Arsenal to an admirable nil all draw, despite the gunners overshadowing in the shot stakes, with one particular belter from the Canadian forward Olivia Smith being denied.
Tottenham men will have to further lick their wounds after a chaotic 5-3 beating by PSG in the Champions League, with questions already being raised about manager Thomas Frank’s gains at the club. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s 3-1 take down of the steely Bayern Munich has secured them as favourites to win the contest, at least in the betting markets.
Our next PLD is Tottenham vs Fulham on Saturday the 29th of November at 8pm. Spurs will be looking to put the cap on a difficult week, but The Cottagers are unlikely to roll over too easily.
Until next time, enjoy your football, Matt at premierlondonderbies.com