Arsenal made light work of Tottenham Hotspur in a commanding North London derby performance, securing a convincing 4-1 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 22, 2026. The Gunners delivered a dominant display that not only handed their fierce rivals a heavy defeat but also restored their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
The match saw Arsenal take control early, with Eberechi Eze opening the scoring in the 32nd minute through a well-taken finish following clever build-up play involving Bukayo Saka.
Tottenham responded almost immediately, equalizing just two minutes later when Randal Kolo Muani capitalized on a mistake by Declan Rice to level the score at 1-1. That brief moment of hope for the home side proved fleeting, however, as Arsenal reasserted their superiority after the break.
Viktor Gyökeres quickly restored the visitors’ lead right after halftime with a sublime curled strike in the 47th minute, setting the tone for a one-sided second half. Eze then added his second goal around the hour mark, punishing more defensive lapses from Spurs with a composed finish to make it 3-1.
Gyökeres sealed the rout in stoppage time, smashing home his brace and Arsenal’s fourth in the 93rd minute to cap a thoroughly deserved thrashing.
The result underlined Arsenal’s superiority in this season’s derbies, completing the league double over Tottenham with emphatic wins in both fixtures. While Spurs remain mired in 16th place and just four points clear of the relegation zone under their new interim management, Mikel Arteta’s side strengthened their grip on the title race, moving to 61 points and putting pressure on second-placed Manchester City.
North London remains resoundingly red, with Arsenal producing a performance that silenced any recent doubts and showcased their title credentials in ruthless fashion.