Arsenal v Spurs

Here’s a detailed look at the rich history between Arsenal and Tottenham North London Derby, with special focus on Premier League showdowns at the Emirates Stadium leading up to the November 2025 fixture

All-Time & Recent Head‑to‑Head Record

Overall stats (across all competitions):

• Arsenal have the edge: ≈81 wins to Spurs’ ~61, with around 52 draws in approximately 194 meetings.

Premier League-specific (since 1995):

• Arsenal: ~30 wins

• Tottenham: ~15 wins

• Draws: ~24.

In the most recent 40 top‑flight derbies, Arsenal have edged it with 19 wins, Tottenham 11, and 10 draws

At the Emirates Stadium

Date	Result
15 Jan 2025	Arsenal 2–1 Spurs
24 Sep 2023	Arsenal 2–2 Spurs
02 Dec 2018	Arsenal 4–2 Spurs
29 Oct 2008	Arsenal 4–4 Spurs

Other Emirates highlights:

• 26 Feb 2012: Arsenal beat Spurs 5–2 in a dominant display

• 01 Sep 2019: A frantic 2–2 draw.

• In 2016–18, Arsenal had a run of strong home results: 1–1 (2015), 1–1 (2016), 2–0 (2017), then 4–2 (2018)

Noteworthy High-Scoring Affairs

• 2004: A legendary 5–4 win for Arsenal at White Hart Lane.

• 2008: A 4–4 thriller at Emirates

These matches highlight the derby’s reputation for high drama — the average is around 3.2 goals per game, with unusually high penalty and card frequency

Derby Culture & Rivalry

• The fixture goes back to 1909, with heightened intensity since Arsenal’s move to North London in 1913

• Martin Keown, ex-Arsenal defender, recounted the fierce atmosphere — especially around the Sol Campbell transfer in 2001 — saying:

  “When I first arrived, I was shocked with the hysteria around playing Spurs … There was real hatred from their fans.”

Upcoming Fixture: Sat 22 Nov 2025 @ 15:00, Emirates Stadium

• Arsenal will be aiming to maintain home dominance against Spurs.

• Historically, most Emirates derbies have seen decisive results rather than stalemates.

• Given the rivalry’s flair, a high-scoring or emotionally charged game is always on the cards.

Quick Take

• Arsenal have a clear advantage across history and in recent Premier League visits to the Emirates.

• Matches are often high-scoring, emotionally intense, and prone to penalties/cards.

• Key recent games include the 2–1 win on 15 Jan 2025 and the 4–4 draw in 2008.