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Tottenham take on Arsenal this weekend, and Igor Tudor’s first game in charge of the Lilywhites will be one of his biggest challenges to date.
Going into this game, Spurs are a whopping 28 points behind their North London rivals in the Premier League table. While Arsenal look destined to win the title, Tottenham could well end up being relegated.
There can be no question that Arsenal are the better team right now, but, anything can happen in a North London Derby. With home advantage and (hopefully) a new manager bounce, Spurs will still fancy their chances.
Igor Tudor has a plan for Arsenal, insisting he will set the team up to play the way Spurs fans have wanted all season. However, the Lilywhites’ recent record against the Gunners does not make for happy reading.
Tottenham are on a three-game losing streak vs Arsenal
15 September 2024 – Tottenham lost 0-1
It’s actually been a while since Spurs hosted Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the last meeting there was not a fun one for the home side. Ange Postecoglou was in charge, and a Gabriel goal just after the hour mark was enough to separate the two teams.
28 April 2024 – Tottenham lost 2-3
We saw a far more entertaining game earlier in 2024, but it was still a defeat for Tottenham and Postecoglou. Spurs were actually three goals down at half-time here, but a fightback after half-time saw Cristian Romero and a Heung-min Son penalty give the Lilywhites a glimmer of hope.
15 January 2023 – Tottenham lost 0-2
Things weren’t much better under Antonio Conte, at least towards the end of his reign. The Italian suffered a dismal 2-0 defeat against Mikel Arteta at the start of 2023, with a Hugo Lloris own goal and a Martin Odegaard strike sealing the win for Arsenal after just 36 minutes.
That loss ended a brilliant home run against the Gunners, during which time Tottenham had avoided defeat in seven games. Here’s how that all played out.
Spurs were unbeaten in seven against Arsenal
12 May 2022 – Won 3-0
Conte was in charge for a comprehensive 3-0 win at home, with a Harry Kane brace giving Spurs a nice cushion at the break. Heung-min Son scored immediately after the interval to secure a big win that pushed Tottenham to Champions League qualification.
6 December 2020 – Won 2-0
It was that dynamic duo who delivered once again back in December 2020, with Kane and Son grabbing a goal each to help Jose Mourinho record the win over Arsenal. That Son goal, in particular, was an absolute beauty, as you can see below.
12 July 2020 – Won 2-1
Prior to that, with no fans in the stadium due to Covid, Tottenham and Mourinho got another win, this time in more dramatic circumstances. Alexander Lacazette actually gave Arsenal the lead after 16 minutes, but Son levelled things up just three minutes later. The scoreline stayed that way for more than an hour, before Toby Alderweireld popped up with the winner with ten minutes to go.
2 March 2019 – Drew 1-1
This was a huge game for Spurs, with the chance to record a third successive home victory over Arsenal for the first time since 1961. Sadly, it wasn’t to be, with the spoils shared. Arsenal had taken the lead early on through Aaron Ramsey, but a Kane penalty evened things up in the 74th minute, gaining a point for Mauricio Pochettino’s men.
10 February 2018 – Won 1-0
Playing at Wembley, this North London Derby actually broke records, with a bumper crowd of 83,222 being the highest attendance in Premier League history. It was Spurs who rose to the occasion, and that man Harry Kane once again who proved the difference.
30 April 2017 – Won 2-0
Sad times, as this was the final North London Derby to be played at White Hart Lane. But, a wonderful Dele Alli goal and another Kane penalty ensured it was a happy ending, and allowed Tottenham to finish above their rivals for the first time since the 1994/95 campaign.
5 March 2016 – Drew 2-2
A thrilling encounter at White Hart Lane here saw Arsenal take a narrow lead into half-time thanks to an Aaron Ramsey goal. Spurs then bounced back quickly, with Alderweireld and Kane bagging in the 60th and 62nd minutes. It wasn’t enough, though, as Alexis Sanchez rescued a point for the Gunners with around 15 minutes to go.
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