On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the North London Derby delivered a statement loud and clear: Arsenal are back in business. The Gunners crushed Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, reclaiming bragging rights and extending their Premier League lead to five points, reigniting their title push after a recent wobble in form.
Questions had been hovering over Mikel Arteta’s side following dropped points in previous matches, but Arsenal’s performance on derby day answered them emphatically. Tottenham, struggling under interim boss Igor Tudor and sitting just four points above the relegation zone, never really got into the contest.
The goals came in a showcase of individual brilliance: Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyökeres each scored twice to put the result beyond doubt. Eze opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a stunning volley, continuing his streak as a Spurs nemesis after netting a hat-trick in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Tottenham responded immediately through Randal Kolo Muani, who capitalized on a rare Declan Rice error to level the scores just two minutes later.
The second half, however, belonged entirely to Arsenal. Gyökeres restored the lead in the 47th minute with a composed strike, before Eze pounced on a Bukayo Saka rebound to make it 3-1 just past the hour mark. Gyökeres added the cherry on top in stoppage time, finishing a dominant team move to seal a 4-1 rout.
Arsenal controlled the game from start to finish, creating roughly 20 clear chances compared to Spurs’ handful. Their composure after the brief equalizer highlighted not just their attacking depth, but also the timing of Eze’s return to form and the constant threat Gyökeres poses to defenders.
For Tottenham, it was a harsh reality check. Defensive frailties were exposed once again, and Tudor’s early tenure has already highlighted the uphill battle ahead. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s dominance in the north London rivalry this season is undeniable they completed a league double over their rivals in style.
As the Premier League title race heats up, one thing is clear: North London is red, and Arsenal’s momentum is roaring into the final stretch of the season.
