North London Bleeds Red as Arsenal Edge Spurs in a Thrilling Derby Arsenal emerged victorious in a fiercely contested North London derby on January 15, 2025, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. The win not only reinforced Arsenal's title ambitions but also highlighted Tottenham's ongoing struggles this season. The match began with Arsenal …
EPL Midweek Recap
North London Bleeds Red as Arsenal Edge Spurs in a Thrilling Derby
Arsenal emerged victorious in a fiercely contested North London derby on January 15, 2025, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. The win not only reinforced Arsenal’s title ambitions but also highlighted Tottenham’s ongoing struggles this season.
The match began with Arsenal on the front foot, dominating possession and creating early chances. However, it was Tottenham who drew first blood. In the 25th minute, Son Heung-min pounced on a loose ball and rifled home a deflected effort, stunning the home crowd.
Arsenal quickly regrouped, determined to turn the tide. The equalizer came in the 40th minute when a well-delivered corner from Declan Rice caused chaos in the Spurs box. Gabriel Magalhães rose highest, but it was Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke who inadvertently bundled the ball into his own net. The Gunners were level, and the Emirates erupted.
Just four minutes later, Arsenal completed the turnaround. A crunching tackle from Thomas Partey initiated a lightning-quick counter-attack. Martin Ødegaard slid a perfectly weighted pass into the path of Leandro Trossard, who unleashed a thunderous left-footed strike into the bottom corner. Arsenal entered the break 2-1 up, and the momentum firmly in their favor.
The second half saw Tottenham push for an equalizer, but Arsenal’s defense stood tall, with William Saliba and Gabriel forming an impenetrable wall at the back. The closest Spurs came was in stoppage time when Pedro Porro’s speculative effort clipped the outside of the post.
This hard-fought win takes Arsenal to 43 points, keeping them in second place, four points behind leaders Liverpool. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s woes deepen as they sit in 13th with just 24 points.
Other Premier League Results
Newcastle United 3-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle continued their strong run of form with a commanding victory over Wolves. Goals from Alexander Isak (brace), and Gordon secured a comfortable three points for the Magpies.
David Moyes’ return to Everton’s dugout was spoiled by Ollie Watkins’ second-half strike, leaving the Toffees winless in 11 league matches.
Leicester City 0-2 Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace delivered a superb performance, earning an impressive away win at Leicester. Matete and Guehi found the net to seal the result.
