Overview
- Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze each scored twice in the North London derby to hand Arsenal a 4-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- The defeat leaves Tottenham 16th in the Premier League, four points above the relegation zone with 10 matches remaining.
- With 12–13 senior players unavailable, Cristian Romero suspended and Pedro Porro injured, Igor Tudor deployed a back three with João Palhinha in defence.
- Randal Kolo Muani started ahead of the recovering Dominic Solanke, while Richarlison returned to the bench after seven games out.
- Post-match, Tudor demanded tougher training and greater aggression as pundits including Jamie Redknapp warned of relegation risk, with Fulham up next in the league.