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Arsenal vs Tottenham: 5 Of The Best North London Derbies (Premier League Era)

Arsenal vs Tottenham: 5 Of The Best North London Derbies

The North London derby is known to be one of the most fiercely contested local derbies in the footballing world. It usually carries more hate than the likes of Tyne-Wear derby and the Merseyside derby and most of it emanates from the Tottenham side of it, because Arsenal were the side to make an immigration to North London from South London and the Gunners’ further promotion into the first division, with Spurs suffering unfair relegation to the Second Division back in 1919 is another reason for Spurs’ anguish.

There have been 180 meetings in total, and Arsenal have won a majority of them. But there have been numerous North London derbies in this century that have been tantalizingly close. So, here are five of the best North London derbies that have been contested between the two of the biggest clubs of England, who are undoubted members of the Premier League’s top six.

5.  Tottenham 2-1 Arsenal 2010

This happened to be Spurs’ first home win against their bitter rivals since 1999, which is actually 11 years.

It was a must-win game for both sides- Spurs needed all 3 points for being on track for sealing their first ever Champions League place, with their next game against Chelsea up next, while Arsenal desired to keep their slipping title hopes alive.

This game is also famous for Danny Rose’s screamer early on in the game when Arsenal cleared a corner rather poorly. Gareth Bale’s showed flickers of his future talent with a lovely solo effort. Stopper Heurelho Gomes role was just as vital, as the current Watford man kept the Gunners at bay throughout the game.