Match report

Tottenham Stuns Arsenal with a 3-0 Victory in Premier League Clash

Tottenham
Tottenham
3–0
FT
Arsenal
Arsenal
May 12, 2022

Tottenham stunned Arsenal with a dominant 3-0 win at home, securing three vital points. Harry Kane scored twice (a penalty in the 22nd minute and another goal in the 37th) while Heung-Min Son added a third in the 47th. The victory was made even sweeter for Spurs as Arsenal lost midfielder Rob Holding to a straight red card after receiving two yellow cards within minutes.

Key Facts

  • • Tottenham defeated Arsenal with a final score of 3-0.
  • • Harry Kane scored two goals (penalty at 22', normal goal at 37').
  • • Heung-Min Son netted one goal in the 47th minute.
  • • Rob Holding was sent off for Arsenal after receiving his second yellow card at 33'.
  • • Tottenham capitalized on their man advantage to secure a comfortable win.

Lineups

Tottenham

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 33 B. Davies (D)
  • 6 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 12 Emerson (M)
  • 7 Son Heung-Min (F)
  • 5 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 15 E. Dier (D)
  • 30 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 19 R. Sessegnon (M)
  • 21 D. Kulusevski (F)
  • 10 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Lucas Moura
  • 23 S. Bergwijn
  • 14 J. Rodon
  • 22 P. Gollini
  • 45 A. Devine
  • 42 H. White
  • 44 D. Scarlett
  • 51 Matthew Craig
  • 8 H. Winks

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 32 A. Ramsdale (G)
  • 17 Cédric Soares (D)
  • 16 R. Holding (D)
  • 18 T. Tomiyasu (D)
  • 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 25 Mohamed Elneny (M)
  • 8 M. Ødegaard (M)
  • 30 E. Nketiah (F)
  • 7 B. Saka (M)
  • 35 Gabriel Martinelli (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 E. Smith Rowe
  • 9 A. Lacazette
  • 20 Nuno Tavares
  • 4 B. White
  • 69 Z. Swanson
  • 1 B. Leno
  • 87 C. Patino
  • 19 N. Pépé
  • 23 A. Lokonga

Timeline

  1. Tottenham
    17' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    B. Davies

    Foul

  2. Tottenham
    22' Tottenham Goal · Penalty
    H. Kane
  3. Arsenal
    26' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    R. Holding

    Persistent fouling

  4. Arsenal
    33' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    R. Holding

    Foul

  5. Arsenal
    33' Arsenal Card · Red Card
    R. Holding

    Foul

  6. Tottenham
    37' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: Rodrigo Bentancur
  7. Tottenham
    47' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    Heung-Min Son
  8. Arsenal
    63' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gabriel Martinelli · On: E. Smith Rowe
  9. Tottenham
    72' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Kulusevski · On: Lucas Moura
  10. Arsenal
    72' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Nketiah · On: Alexandre Lacazette
  11. Arsenal
    76' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gabriel Magalhães · On: Nuno Tavares
  12. Tottenham
    82' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Davies · On: J. Rodon
  13. Arsenal
    86' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    E. Smith Rowe

    Foul

  14. Arsenal
    88' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ødegaard

    Foul

  15. Arsenal
    90'+1 Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Granit Xhaka

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham Arsenal
Fouls 8 15
Pass Accuracy 89% 85%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 561 412
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 6 4
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 502 352
Shots Inside Box 14 3
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card issued to Rob Holding in the 33rd minute marked a turning point, leaving Arsenal with ten men and struggling to maintain possession.
  • ▸ Harry Kane's second goal just four minutes after Holding’s dismissal effectively sealed Tottenham's dominance over their rivals.