The North London Derby is always a powder keg of passion, rivalry, and Premier League fireworks. On November 23, 2025, Arsenal FC hosts Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in a clash that could define the early title race. With Arsenal leading the table and Tottenham chasing European spots, this 198th meeting between the two sides promises intensity. Whether you’re a die-hard Gooner or a loyal Lilywhite, here’s your ultimate guide to the Arsenal vs Tottenham showdown: match details, head-to-head stats, score predictions, and predicted lineups.
Match Details
The Premier League returns from the international break with one of its fiercest fixtures. Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, welcomes Tottenham, managed by Thomas Frank, for a Sunday blockbuster.
- Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 4:30 PM GMT (11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT)
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London (Capacity: 60,704)
- Referee: Michael Oliver
- VAR: Stuart Attwell
Head-to-Head
The North London Derby dates back to 1919 when Tottenham first hosted Arsenal in the top flight. Over 211 competitive meetings across all competitions, the spoils have been fiercely contested, but Arsenal holds a slight edge overall. Here’s a quick breakdown:
| Category | Arsenal Wins | Tottenham Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall (All Comps) | 89 | 79 | 43 |
| Premier League Only | 55 | 27 | 31 |
| Recent 5 PL Matches | 4 | 0 | 1 |
- Biggest Arsenal Win: 5-0 (1934-35, FA Cup)
- Biggest Tottenham Win: 6-0 (1970-71, League Cup)
- At Emirates Stadium (Since 2006): Arsenal unbeaten in last 14 PL home games vs Spurs (9W, 5D); Tottenham’s last away win here was a 3-2 thriller in 2010.
Recent form favors the Gunners: They’ve won the last six derbies without defeat (5W, 1D), including a 2-1 home win in January 2025 and a 1-0 away victory in September 2024. Tottenham’s last triumph? A 3-0 home rout in 2022. Goals have flowed in recent clashes – both teams scored in the last six Emirates derbies. Iconic moments include Thierry Henry’s hat-trick in 2002 and Sol Campbell’s infamous 2004 goal for Arsenal as a former Spur.
This fixture isn’t just about stats; it’s personal. Arsenal’s set-piece prowess (10 dead-ball goals this season) meets Tottenham’s away resilience (just 3 conceded on the road).
Possible Lineups
Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3)
David Raya Jurrien Timber – William Saliba – Cristhian Mosquera – Riccardo Calafiori Martin Zubimendi – Declan Rice – Eberechi Eze Bukayo Saka – Mikel Merino – Leandro Trossard
Bench: Neto, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Vieira, Nwaneri, Martinelli, Gyokeres (doubt)
Predicted Tottenham XI (4-2-3-1)
Guglielmo Vicario Pedro Porro – Cristian Romero – Micky van de Ven – Djed Spence Joao Palhinha – Rodrigo Bentancur Mohammed Kudus – Xavi Simons – Wilson Odobert Richarlison
Bench: Forster, Udogie, Gray, Sarr, Tel, Johnson, Kolo Muani (masked)
Score Prediction
Arsenal sit top with 26 points from 11 games, on a 10-match winning streak before a shock 2-2 draw vs Sunderland. They’ve kept eight clean sheets in their last nine wins and remain unbeaten at home. Tottenham, eighth with inconsistent results, drew 2-2 at home to Man United last time out but have fire on the counter.
Our Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham.
