Tottenham Hotspur were really poor against Arsenal in the North London Derby. Spurs started the game without any intent. They were passive for large parts of the first half and gave Arsenal the time and space they needed to dictate the game. That cost Tottenham and even though the score was just 2-1, it was complete domination from Arsenal.

Ange Postecoglou’s post-match comments at the Emirates suggest the time for excuses and explanations is over. Throughout Tottenham’s bleak midwinter, Postecoglou has repeatedly pointed to his squad's crippling injury list and rotten luck as explainers for their form.

Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 2-1 by local rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night—their 11th defeat of the 2024/25 Premier League season.

Arne Slot’s team had threatened to run away with the 2024-25 Premier League, but after their draw at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday and Arsenal’s win over Tottenham Hotspur the following night, the gap is down to four points — albeit Liverpool have a game in hand.

Arsenal finally got back to winning ways, handling their noisy neighbors in a one-sided North London Derby that gave the Gunners their first win following a skid of three winless matches and another premature FA Cup exit.