Arsenal Demolish Tottenham 4-1
Arsenal smashed Tottenham 4-1 in the North London derby, putting them 5 points clear at the top of the Premier League and reigniting their title charge. The commanding victory showcased Arsenal's dominance over their rivals in what's being called one of the most decisive derbies in recent memory. Liverpool also secured a dramatic 97th-minute winner against Nottingham Forest 1-0 through Mac Allister.
- This victory marked Arsenal's largest away league win against their rivals since 1978. It was also the second time this season they have defeated Tottenham by a 4-1 scoreline. - The win was a crucial response from Arsenal, who had dropped points in a 2-2 draw with Wolves just four days prior, allowing Manchester City to close the gap in the title race. - Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres both scored two goals each for Arsenal. For Eze, this continues his remarkable form against Spurs, having scored a hat-trick in the reverse fixture earlier in the season, taking his tally to five goals against them. - The defeat leaves Tottenham in 16th place in the Premier League table, just four points above the relegation zone. Spurs have now lost five of their last seven games and are winless in 2026. - This was the first match in charge for Tottenham's new interim head coach, Igor Tudor, who took over following the dismissal of Thomas Frank. - As of the final whistle, Arsenal's five-point lead was over Manchester City, who have a game in hand. The two title contenders are scheduled to face each other at the Etihad Stadium in mid-April. - Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest came courtesy of a dramatic 97th-minute winner from Alexis Mac Allister, boosting their own hopes for Champions League qualification. Mac Allister also had a goal disallowed for handball just moments before scoring the winner. - The loss leaves Nottingham Forest just two points clear of the relegation zone, in what was manager Vítor Pereira's first league game in charge.
