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Tottenham’s XI looked unrecognizable the last time they were in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals
A look into the XI Tottenham fielded during the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup in 2021/22 against West Ham United.
It’s been three years since Tottenham last made it to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. And the last time they went to that stage, they ended up going until the finals, faltering at the last frontier against Manchester City.
It was manager Antonio Conte’s first year at the North London club, and Tottenham were well in pursuit of their first silverware in many years. However, compared to the lineup Ange Postecoglou has now inherited, the XI Tottenham fielded that December night in 2021 against West Ham United, looked very different.
Here is a look into the Tottenham XI vs. West Ham United in the 2021/22 Carabao Cup quarter-finals:
GK – Hugo Lloris
The legendary Hugo Lloris was in his 10th season at Tottenham Hotspur. He went on to be a part of the club until 2024 before leaving for MLS club Los Angeles FC.
CB – Davinson Sanchez
The Colombian defender was a regular part of Tottenham’s starting lineups during the initial years of his joining (2017-2020). However, he began starting sparsely during the lockdown years, before leaving the club in 2023. He now plays for Turkish club Galatasaray.
CB – Ben Davies
The Welshman has been an integral part of Tottenham since he joined from Swansea in 2014. He is one of the very few players from this starting XI who is still a part of the club.
CB – Eric Dier
Another Englishman who took the Harry Kane route. After a decade at Tottenham, starting in 2014, Dier left for Bayern Munich on loan, a window after his good friend Kane left. Now that the clause in his loan deal is served, he has joined the German giants, free from his former club.
CDM – Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg joined Tottenham in 2020, and has been a part of the club since then. However, in July 2024, he left on loan to French club Marseille, where he currently plays.
CDM – Oliver Skipp
The Englishman was Tottenham through and through until his departure to Leicester City in 2024, in search of regular game time.
LWB – Sergio Reguilon
Although the Spaniard is still a part of Tottenham Hotspur, he has been on multiple loan spells since signing for them.
RWB – Matt Doherty
Matt Doherty joined Tottenham from Wolves, played for the North London club for three years, returned to Wolves again following a very short spell with Atletico Madrid.
LW – Lucas Moura
Lucas Moura’s service to the club was immense. After a five-year spell at the North London club featuring clutch goals and stunning showing off the bench, the Brazilian left for Sao Paulo in 2023.
RW – Steven Bergwijn
Steven Bergwijn was Jose Mourinho’s signing. The Dutchman who joined the club in 2020, stayed with them until 2022, before a move to Ajax. He now plays for Al-Ittihad.
ST – Harry Kane
The immaculate Harry Kane, after a staggering 14 years at Tottenham, left for Bayern Munich in 2023, and has been banging in the goals for the German giants as well.
Arsenal Dragon
Three Years, Eight Months and 10 Days: Arsenal Stalemate Ends ‘This’ Run For Tottenham Which Began Way Back in 2022
Tottenham Women’s extraordinary 81-game streak without a goalless draw in the WSL finally ended on Sunday after a disciplined 0-0 stalemate against Arsenal at Brisbane Road.
The remarkable run spanning three years, eight months and 10 days represented one of the most unusual statistical quirks in women’s football, stretching all the way back to March 2022.
Tottenham’s Remarkable 81-Game Run Without Goalless Draw Finally Ends in Arsenal Stalemate After 1,346 Days
Tottenham’s last goalless draw before Sunday came against Reading on March 13, 2022. The statistics are staggering. Across 69 complete league matches spanning the 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons, Tottenham never failed to find the net or concede.
Sunday’s result at Brisbane Road broke that pattern in front of a record-breaking 6,778 fans who witnessed a tactical battle where neither attack could break through. Arsenal dominated possession and registered 13 shots but found Tottenham’s defensive organization impenetrable.
Defensive Foundation for Impressive Campaign
The clean sheet showcased the defensive progress under manager Robert Vilahamn. Goalkeeper Lize Kop and her backline recorded their fourth WSL clean sheet of the campaign—six across all competitions, matching Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton for the joint-highest tally in the division at this stage.
Tottenham’s start to the 2025/26 season has exceeded expectations. They sit fifth in the table with 16 points from nine matches, just four points shy of last season’s entire total achieved across 22 games.
The point gained in the north London derby felt like a significant statement. Tottenham frustrated their fierce rivals whilst ending a statistical anomaly that had defined their recent WSL existence.
Whether this signals a tactical evolution towards greater defensive discipline or simply represents a one-off remains to be seen, but the 1,346-day wait for another goalless draw has finally concluded.
Read More: 3 Things We Learned From Arsenal Women’s Frustrating 0-0 Draw Against Tottenham Women
Arsenal Women were held to a goalless draw by Tottenham in Sunday’s north London derby at Brisbane Road, failing to capitalize on Chelsea’s earlier slip-up against Liverpool.
Despite dominating possession and registering 13 shots, the Gunners couldn’t find a way past a resilient Spurs side, leaving them eight points adrift of leaders Manchester City.
1: Arsenal’s Creativity Crisis Is Getting Worse
The numbers tell a damning story. Arsenal have scored more goals than any other WSL side in 2025 with 60 from 21 games, yet they’ve suddenly lost their cutting edge when it matters most. Renee Slegers’ side were completely dominant at Brisbane Road, but goalkeeper Lize Kop was never at full stretch.
Stina Blackstenius was denied twice by routine saves, while substitute Olivia Smith also failed to test Kop with any conviction. Coming off Wednesday’s 3-2 collapse against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Arsenal’s creative struggles are becoming a concerning pattern. Slegers admitted Arsenal need “a better end product.”
2: Tottenham Set Up Perfectly to Nullify Arsenal
Martin Ho’s tactical approach was spot on. As Sky Sports pundit Izzy Christiansen bluntly put it, “Tottenham were set up to draw.” And they executed that game plan brilliantly.
Spurs flooded bodies back into their defensive third, made it difficult for Arsenal in the box, and succeeded in their objective of leaving with a point. This was Tottenham’s first goalless draw in the WSL in 81 matches. The last came against Reading in March 2022, and only the third time in 12 WSL encounters they’ve taken points off Arsenal. The 6,788 fans at Brisbane Road witnessed a masterclass in defensive organization from Clare Hunt and Toko Koga.
3: Title Race Is Slipping Away From Arsenal
Here’s the harsh reality: No previous WSL champion has ever gone on to lift the title having dropped 11 points across a 22-game campaign. Arsenal have now reached that unwanted milestone with more than half the season still to play.
Manchester City extended their lead at the top to three points from Chelsea – their biggest margin of difference so far this season. Arsenal sit eight points behind the league leaders having played the same number of games. They had the perfect opportunity to gain ground after Chelsea dropped points earlier in the day, but instead passed up the chance spectacularly.
Also read: AI Predicts Upcoming Heated North London Derby Between Arsenal Women and Tottenham Hotspur Women
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Tottenham Women vs. Arsenal Women Player Ratings: Misfiring Russo and Blackstenius Draw Blank as Gunners Squander Chance to Close Gap
Arsenal Women missed a golden opportunity to gain ground on the WSL leaders after being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Tottenham at Brisbane Road. Despite dominating possession and registering 13 shots, Renee Slegers’ side failed to score. The result sees Arsenal fall eight points behind leaders Manchester City.
The Standout Performers:
Lotte Wubben-Moy – 7.5/10 Kept a clean sheet on her 100th WSL appearance, marshalling Arsenal’s defence with composure throughout. Never looked flustered and kept Tottenham at arm’s length with intelligent positioning. Shaken up after taking a blow to the head during the first half but played through any discomfort.
Emily Fox – 7/10 Fired Arsenal’s first effort in the 15th minute after a neat one-two with Alessia Russo, though her shot was tame and straight at Lize Kop. Happy to sit deep and allow others to flood forward. One bright burst into the penalty area troubled Spurs late on, though her cross-shot was ultimately cut out.
Kyra Cooney-Cross – 7/10 Nearly broke the deadlock with an ambitious strike that curled inches past the post. Her inswinging free-kick towards the far post created danger before being headed clear. Kept Arsenal ticking over in midfield with intelligent distribution.
Other Notable Performances:
Daphne van Domselaar – 6.5/10 Did what was required on a relatively quiet afternoon, making one early save from Eveliina Summanen’s long-range free-kick. Took the odd risk in possession but remained composed to preserve her clean sheet.
Mariona Caldentey – 6/10 Worked hard but struggled to influence proceedings in the final third. Arsenal’s usually reliable Spanish midfielder couldn’t find spaces to hurt Tottenham’s compact defensive setup.
Beth Mead – 6/10 Involved in buildup play but her final ball lacked precision. Touched the ball inside for Russo for one of Arsenal’s better chances but couldn’t create the moment of magic needed.
The Disappointing Displays:
Stina Blackstenius – 4.5/10 Missed Arsenal’s clearest opportunity when firing high over the crossbar from eight yards out in the second half, leaning back and getting her effort all wrong. Also saw a poor header and low drive from a tight angle easily kept out before the interval.
Alessia Russo – 5/10 Endured a frustrating afternoon in front of goal. Fired a difficult volley wide with 10 minutes of the first half remaining when presented with Arsenal’s best chance. Her movement was intelligent but lacked the clinical finishing Arsenal desperately needed.
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