Arsenal made their chances count
Tottenham converted 1 of 5 shots on target. Arsenal converted 4 from 7.
Minute 34 changed the game
R. Kolo Muani's goal at 34' proved to be the decisive moment.
Arsenal used possession more effectively
Tottenham had 40% possession and generated 6 shots. Arsenal had 60% and created 20.
Arsenal were resilient at the back
Arsenal faced 6 shots and conceded only 1. Defensive efficiency: 83%.
Arsenal Outclass Toothless Tottenham in One-Sided North London Derby
In a one-sided affair, Arsenal cruised to a comfortable 4-1 victory over their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. While the scoreline may have been close at halftime, the underlying stats told a story of Arsenal's dominance throughout the match.
Arsenal's tactical setup was the key to their success, with Mikel Arteta's side enjoying 60% possession and unleashing a staggering 20 shots, 7 of which were on target, compared to Tottenham's meager 6 total shots. Arsenal's midfield trio of Odegaard, Eze, and Trossard ran the show, completing 378 passes at an impressive 79% accuracy, while Tottenham's passing was a paltry 73%.
The decisive blow came in the second half when Arsenal's Gyokeres scored two goals in quick succession, taking his tally to three for the match. In contrast, Tottenham's attack lacked any real threat, with their lone goal from Kolo Muani ultimately proving to be a mere consolation.
Tottenham's defensive frailties were exposed time and again, as they struggled to deal with Arsenal's movement and creativity. Yves Bissouma's late yellow card summed up Tottenham's frustration, as they failed to find an answer to Arsenal's tactical superiority on the day.
Tottenham lost to Arsenal 1–4 at the stadium in Premier League Regular Season - 27. E. Eze (32'), R. Kolo Muani (34'), V. Gyokeres (47'), E. Eze (61'), V. Gyokeres (90'), V. Gyokeres (90') scored.