Match report

Arsenal Defeats Tottenham 4-1 in Premier League Clash

Tottenham
Tottenham
1–4
FT
Arsenal
Arsenal
Feb 22, 2026

Arsenal stuns Tottenham with a dominant performance in their crucial Premier League match, securing a comfortable 4-1 victory. The North London Derby witnessed rapid goal exchanges, as E. Eze and V. Gyökeres powered Arsenal to an early lead, which they maintained despite R. Kolo Muani's quick response for the home side.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Tottenham 1–4 Arsenal
  • • E. Eze scored twice (32', 61')
  • • V. Gyökeres scored two goals (47', 90+4')
  • • R. Kolo Muani (Tottenham) scored at 34'
  • • Jurrien Timber and A. Gray received yellow cards

Lineups

Tottenham

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Guglielmo Vicario (G)
  • 6 João Palhinha (D)
  • 3 Radu Drăguşin (D)
  • 37 Micky van de Ven (D)
  • 14 Archie Gray (M)
  • 22 Conor Gallagher (M)
  • 8 Yves Bissouma (M)
  • 29 Pape Matar Sarr (M)
  • 24 Djed Spence (M)
  • 39 Randal Kolo Muani (F)
  • 7 Xavi Simons (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Dominic Solanke
  • 9 Richarlison
  • 11 Mathys Tel
  • 40 Brandon Austin
  • 38 Souza
  • 76 James Rowswell
  • 52 Callum Olusesi
  • 79 James Wilson
  • 68 Luca Williams-Barnett

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 David Raya (G)
  • 12 Jurriën Timber (D)
  • 2 William Saliba (D)
  • 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
  • 5 Piero Hincapié (D)
  • 36 Martín Zubimendi (M)
  • 41 Declan Rice (M)
  • 7 Bukayo Saka (M)
  • 10 Eberechi Eze (M)
  • 19 Leandro Trossard (M)
  • 14 Viktor Gyökeres (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 Cristhian Mosquera
  • 11 Gabriel Martinelli
  • 8 Martin Ødegaard
  • 20 Noni Madueke
  • 13 Kepa Arrizabalaga
  • 49 Myles Lewis-Skelly
  • 33 Riccardo Calafiori
  • 16 Christian Nørgaard
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    28' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Jurriën Timber

    Holding

  2. Arsenal
    32' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Eze
  3. Tottenham
    34' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kolo Muani
  4. Tottenham
    35' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gray

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  5. Arsenal
    47' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Gyökeres · Assist: Jurriën Timber
  6. Arsenal
    57' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jurriën Timber · On: C. Mosquera
  7. Arsenal
    61' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Eze
  8. Tottenham
    62' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Gallagher · On: D. Solanke
  9. Tottenham
    68' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Kolo Muani · On: Richarlison
  10. Arsenal
    76' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Trossard · On: Gabriel Martinelli
  11. Arsenal
    77' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Eze · On: M. Ødegaard
  12. Tottenham
    82' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Palhinha · On: M. Tel
  13. Tottenham
    86' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Bissouma

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  14. Arsenal
    90'+1 Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Saka · On: Noni Madueke
  15. Arsenal
    90'+4 Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Gyökeres · Assist: M. Ødegaard

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham Arsenal
Fouls 17 11
Pass Accuracy 73% 80%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 20
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 309 472
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 7
Shots on Target 5 7
xG 0.74 1.93
Shots off Target 0 6
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 225 376
Shots Inside Box 3 13
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal's early goal by E. Eze in the 32nd minute set the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ V. Gyökeres' late goal (90+4') sealed Arsenal's win, maintaining their momentum and control over Tottenham.