Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal 1-4: Premier League – as it happened

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Arsenal face London rivals Chelsea at home in Sunday’s league fixture before playing away to Brighton three days later.

Meanwhile, Tottenham play away to Fulham on Sunday and host Crystal Palace four days later.

📈 @Arsenal are back to FIVE points clear of Man City, but what is next for both sides…

Saturday 28 February: Man City visit Leeds
Sunday 1 March: Arsenal host Chelsea pic.twitter.com/OXQEvxS2Td

— Premier League (@premierleague) February 22, 2026

“Arsenal were the better team,” Spurs captain Micky van de Ven told Sky Sports.

“We were still in the game at 1-1, but after the second half, they scored straight away, and then it was really difficult.”

Asked what they could have done better, he replied: “We could do the press a bit better. We pressed high, but Arsenal came out of it. It’s something we need to work on.

“It’s a risk when you go man for man, and if one man is late, then you’re going to be open, but when you win the ball high, there are so many options for us. But on the opposite, when they come out, it’s a big risk.”

Like Eze, Gyokeres also bagged a double.

Asked if today’s game was his best performance for the Gunners, he told Sky Sports: “In some aspects it was a good one, but in others I could have done a few bits better.

“It was a tough game, and showed much better things on the pitch.”

“We know what we are capable of and know what we can do. We have to play games to dominate and to win. We have the players in the team to do it. It was an important win for us, and we keep going,” Eze told Sky Sports.

Eze has scored six league goals this season, of which five have been against Spurs. Asked why he holds that record against their rivals, he replied: “I don’t know. I try to score every single game. It seems to work quite a lot against Tottenham. It’s a feeling you get.”

Eberechi Eze timed his return ⁠to ⁠the Arsenal scoresheet to perfection with two goals in a 4-1 derby rout ⁠of Tottenham Hotspur that calmed his side’s Premier League title nerves on Sunday.

The forward ⁠had not scored since a hat-trick in the reverse fixture in November, but struck in each half while Viktor Gyokeres also netted twice, as Arsenal moved five points clear of second-placed Manchester City.

Eze, who almost signed for Tottenham last August, volleyed in a 32nd-minute opener only for Randal Kolo Muani to equalise two minutes later after a mistake ⁠by Declan Rice.

Gyokeres restored Arsenal’s ⁠lead shortly after the interval with a sublime curler, and Eze’s second, a tap-in, gave his side breathing space. ⁠Gyokeres then capped a fine display with his second goal ⁠, sealing the deal in stoppage ⁠time.

Victory lifted Arsenal to 61 points from 28 games, with City, who have played one game fewer, on ‌56. Tottenham, for whom new manager Igor Tudor was in charge for the first time, ‌remain ‌in 16th place, only four points above the relegation zone.

• Arsenal have completed a league double over Tottenham Hotspur in back-to-back seasons for the first time since the 1987-88 and 1988-89 seasons.
• Arsenal recorded their biggest away win against Tottenham Hotspur in the league since a 5-0 victory in December 1978 – it is the second season in which the Gunners have won both league meetings with Spurs by 3+ goals, after the 1934-35 campaign (5-1 home, 6-0 away).

Tudor’s first game in interim charge of Spurs ends in heartbreak, as his side was thrashed 4-1 by their North London rivals.

The fear of relegation still looms, with Spurs 16th in the standings on 29 points, only four points adrift of the drop zone. They haven’t won a league game since beating Crystal Palace in late December.

Arsenal’s players and manager, Arteta, are taking a lap around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, thanking the travelling fans for their support.

The Gunners have moved to 61 points and opened a five-point lead over second-placed Man City.

However, Arsenal have played a game more than Guardiola’s side.

Full-time scenes after a big win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 📸

🔴 @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/0kILrhcrcb

— Premier League (@premierleague) February 22, 2026

Arsenal have done the league double over Spurs this season.

A 4-1 win over Spurs stretches their lead at the top of the table to five points.

The Gunners’ title charge continues in full strength, once again.

The Gunners have thrashed their crosstown rivals on their own turf.

A brace by Eze and Gyokeres each has earned them bragging rights in this derby.

“North London is red,” will be uttered by Arsenal fans tonight.

90+6 mins: Tottenham Hotspur 1-4 Arsenal

When you thought the party was over, Arsenal add another!

Gyokeres brings up his second goal of the game, thumping the ball into the roof of the net, finishing off a slick team move and holding off Archie Gray.

90+3 mins: Tottenham Hotspur 1-4 Arsenal

Saka seems fit to walk off the field, as Madueke replaces him. Arteta does not want to take any risks with the English forward’s fitness.

Meanwhile, the fourth official announces seven minutes of additional time.

90+1 mins: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Arsenal

The Arsenal skipper goes to ground holding his left leg after rolling his ankle while bundling into Simons during a challenge. A physio is taking a look.

89 mins: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Arsenal

Spence sprints up the right flank and gets past three defenders to play a teasing cross into the box.

With the ball placed perfectly in front of the goal, Richarlison flicks it through the back of his heel and nutmegs Raya. But the Arsenal goalkeeper dives back and hooks it away from the line.

Meanwhile, Bissouma gets a yellow for dissent.

85 mins: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Arsenal

About 10 minutes are still left on the clock, but Spurs fans have lost hope of a comeback. A section of supporters is pictured leaving their seats and heading off to the exit.

Meanwhile, interim boss Tudor makes more changes, bringing on Tel for Palhinha. He, too, has two more subs left.

83 mins: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Arsenal

If Arsenal hold on to their lead and secure the victory, they will move to 61 points, five ahead of second-placed City.

A point to note: the league leaders have played a game more than City.

80 mins: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Arsenal

A blue-coloured smoke flare has been thrown on the pitch from the stands, causing the game to be briefly paused.

Meanwhile, the camera has panned to the crowd, where England’s head coach Thomas Tuchel is in the hospitality box.

78 mins: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Arsenal

Martinelli and Odegaard replace Trossard and Eze. This means Eze will not have a chance at another hat-trick in the North London derby.

Arteta has two more changes left.

77 mins: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Arsenal

Eze, who has scored twice so far, sets up Saka on the right side and the latter shoots from a tight angle, but can only find the side netting.

The Gunners aren’t sitting back; they want to extend their two-goal lead.

72 mins: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Arsenal