By Francis Onyach - Reporter
November, 23, 2025 - Arsenal aim to widen their lead at the top of the Premier League table as they host arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a high-stakes North London derby. This match comes amid Liverpool and Manchester City both stumbling in their recent fixtures, giving Mikel Arteta’s side a clear chance to take control of the EPL title race.
Arsenal come into this derby with a strong recent record against Tottenham. The Gunners are unbeaten in the last six league encounters with Spurs, including five wins and a draw. Historically, Arsenal have won 89 of their 211 total meetings, while Tottenham have managed 67 victories, and 55 matches have ended in draws.
Tottenham's last win at the Emirates in the Premier League dates back 15 years, though they did win a League Cup fixture in 2018. The last 10 encounters reflect Arsenal’s dominance, with the red half of North London delivering memorable performances, particularly in their own stadium.
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Arsenal will have to manage this clash without key centre-back Gabriel, who is sidelined for several weeks after an injury sustained on international duty with Brazil. Piero Hincapié, signed as left centre-back cover, may be called upon, though he has yet to start a Premier League game.
Another possible option is Cristhian Mosquera, who has also seen limited action this season. This could leave Arsenal’s defence slightly vulnerable, potentially offering Spurs a route to an away upset.
The Gunners have only dropped points in a 2-2 draw with Sunderland just before the international break, maintaining their position at the top of the table and remaining unbeaten at home against Spurs since 2010. Tottenham, meanwhile, arrive at the Emirates with the best away record in the league, boasting four wins and a draw from their last five away fixtures.
However, despite impressive performances on the road, the Spurs have lacked consistent attacking play and struggled with creativity due to a rotating injury list among their attackers.
Their rivals’ struggles greatly aid Arsenal’s title charge. Manchester City lost to Newcastle United, failing to reduce the gap at the top, while Liverpool have endured a tough patch with six losses in their last seven games, including a 3-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool is now eight points behind Arsenal, and title projections now give them only a slim chance of catching up. With both main rivals faltering, Arsenal’s bid for a first Premier League crown since 2004 looks more realistic by the week.
Heading into this North London derby, Arsenal hold a four-point lead over Manchester City. A win against Tottenham would further solidify their status as title favourites and heap extra pressure on their closest chasers.
