8:00pm, Wednesday 29th October 2008. They managed to pull off a result, winning 1-0 thanks to a Ray Kennedy goal, allowing them to secure glory on the turf of their bitter rivals. Read on as we take a closer look at the rivalry. [67] Having collected just three wins out of a possible 14 away from home, Wenger admitted the form of the team remained "a big worry" given they needed to play five more. Arsenal entered the competition in the third round and faced West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns, where striker Aliadière scored twice to secure a 2–0 victory for the visitors. [3] Atkinson's decision infuriated the managers of both clubs, with Rafael Benítez commenting: "There were a lot of people looking forward to the game and it's really difficult to explain. [99], In the club's final European match at Highbury, Touré scored a first-half goal to give Arsenal a 1–0 win. It's also great for the manager Arsène Wenger to get to the final in France – I'm sure he will get a great reception. Notable matches of the North London derby include the games in which Arsenal won the league at White Hart Lane in 1971 and 2004, Tottenham beating Arsenal 5–0 at home in 1983 and Arsenal winning by the same score away in 1978, and Tottenham beating Arsenal 3–1 at the semi-final of the 1990–91 FA Cup, which they went on to win.

The game was not then known as a north london derby, because it was played at Arsenal's old home of the Manor Ground in Plumstead, an area of south-east London. Premier League.

"[60] They suffered two consecutive defeats: away to Everton[61] and at home to West Ham United. [101] The result, another goalless draw was Arsenal's tenth clean sheet in a row – a new competition record. Each manager has a tough job on their hands to get their respective teams challenging for silverware on a consistent basis and predicting whether either will succeed is a difficult task.
[87], Arsenal qualified for the group stages of the Champions League in the 2005–06 season on virtue of finishing runners-up in the Premier League the preceding season. Wenger did not intend to sign a replacement, saying "I am not in a hurry. Just released from a club in Paraguay, Adebayor is still going strong at the age of 36. However, with Henry looking ominously on from the bench, Spurs went in at half-time without a goal to show for their dominance. His future remains uncertain - will he stay at Emirates Stadium? In November of the same year the two teams fought out a nine-goal thriller at White Hart Lane, with Arsenal edging home by a 5-4 scoreline. Fed by Adebayor, the French striker controlled and finished into the bottom right corner in one breathtaking move. [2], Liverpool were Arsenal's opponent in the fifth round. Just superb. Another phenomenal goalscorer. Like Henry, Wright was a wonderful striker and capable of scoring all kinds of goals. Their unbeaten league campaign in 2003/04 was undoubtedly a tough one to take for Spurs, with the 45-point gap between the two sides demonstrating the difference in quality. Teddy Sheringham had already scored nearly 150 career goals before the Premier League even began. Tottenham: Robinson, Stalteri, Dawson, Gardner, Lee, Lennon (Murphy 77), Carrick, Davids, Tainio, Defoe, Keane.Subs Not Used: Cerny, Naybet, Kelly, Barnard. Possessor of a vintage Premier League celebration to boot. The rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur dates back over 100 years and it is fair to say that there is still no love lost between the two clubs. On that occasion Arsenal exacted revenge on their long-time foes, with Tony Adams scoring the only goal of the game. [7] It was adorned with gold lettering and accompanied by white shorts and redcurrant socks.[8]. They then travelled to Goodison Park in the fourth round to play Everton. [46] The midfielder wasted a second penalty in the second half, choosing to recreate a spot kick executed by Johan Cruyff and Jesper Olsen for Ajax. But where do they rank in the list of great strikers to play for either - or in one case, both - clubs in the modern age? Davids broke down the left and slid a perfect ball across for Keane to tap in at the far post.

However, there has been a shift in the balance of power over the past few years and many Spurs fans believe they are now the top team in London. The 2019/20 season saw both sides struggle for consistency in the Premier League, with neither looking capable of challenging the top teams. However, the season was marred by injuries, particularly in defense, with Ledley King, Paul Stalteri, Benoît Assou-Ekotto, Lee Young-pyo, Anthony Gardner, Jermaine Jenas, Steed Malbranque and Te… The Gunners won the last meeting - their 76th victory - on November 18 2017 when they won 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium, with goals coming from Shkodran Mustafi and Alexis Sanchez.

[67], In the first week of March, Arsenal beat Fulham 4–0 with a "commanding performance" from Henry, who scored two goals. [4] In spite of exiting the Champions League to Bayern Munich in the second round, the team won the 2005 FA Cup Final against Manchester United – winning 5–4 on penalties after a goalless draw. The defeat was followed by exits in the FA Cup to Blackburn Rovers and in the UEFA Champions League to PSV Eindhoven. Patrick Vieira, Freddie Ljungberg, Ian Wright, Rafael van der Vaart and Theo Walcott all have four goals. Could get a shot away no matter what and is sixth on the all-time goalscorers list for Spurs with 143 in 363 games in all competitions. While Jennings managed to remain a legend with both Arsenal and Spurs, that certainly isn’t the case where Sol Campbell is concerned. Former Gunners midfielder Robert Pires follows Adebayor with seven goals. Arsenal's 'Invincibles' won the Premier League in style in 2004, getting a result away to Tottenham to not only seal the deal, but rub their rivals' noses in it too. Henry scored a hat-trick in a six-goal match, helping Arsenal end the season with 67 points from 38 matches. And with the game threatening to boil over, Wenger and Spurs counterpart Martin Jol squared up on the touchline - and later refused to shake hands after the final whistle.

A day that is known as St Hotspur Day in Tottenham fan lore, the 1991 FA Cup semi-final between the teams produced a remarkable game of football. [6] To mark the valedictory campaign titled "Highbury – The Final Salute", the club staged many special activities on matchdays "...to celebrate the many great players and moments that this fantastic stadium has witnessed. Read about our approach to external linking. But how did it come about and who has been more successful?
… Robbie Keane's goal for Tottenham enraged Arsene Wenger's side, Managers Wenger and Jol had to be kept apart by the fourth official, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

[75] Two late goals scored by Reyes against Manchester City moved Arsenal a point behind Tottenham Hotspur in fourth. [46] Having attempted to roll the ball towards onrushing Henry, Pires inadvertently flicked the ball twice, enabling referee Mike Riley to award a free-kick to Manchester City. Pat Jennings famously starred for Spurs from 1964 until 1977 before crossing over to Arsenal, while Sol Campbell became a figure of hate among Spurs fans for leaving the club for free to join the Gunners. Arsenal won the match 0–1 courtesy of a late Adebayor goal, which came from a corner. Pires can play in there also so we have plenty of players. His decision to leave Spurs in 2001 infuriated the club’s fans, particularly after the defender had stated he would be staying at White Hart Lane. ... who found his opportunities at Arsenal limited before getting loaned out and sold in 2006. Many have gone the other way too, with William Gallas swapping the red of Arsenal for the white of Tottenham, while the most prolific striker in the derby's history, Adebayor also ended up at Spurs via Manchester City.

Paul Gascoigne scored a famous free kick to give Spurs the lead and Gary Lineker doubled their advantage befor Alan Smith reduced the deficit. Mourinho’s history of success elsewhere suggests Spurs may have the edge, but Arteta has a bright future ahead of him as a manager and Arsenal may be the better long-term bet. Getty The team scored a total of 96 goals in all competitions. With just four miles between their respective stadiums the two sides have a history that is packed with bitterness, controversies and mutual loathing. Arsenal used a total of 34 players during the 2005–06 season and there were 16 different goalscorers. Tottenham went on to win the FA Cup that season, but Arsenal won the league. What can you say about this man? Four Arsenal players were sent off during the season: Lehmann, Fàbregas, Van Persie and Gilberto. Much has been made of the fact that Tottenham's current star man Kane was released by Arsenal when he was a youngster. Arsenal Football Club is a professional football club based in Islington, London, England, that plays in the Premier League, the top flight of English football.