Arsenal strengthened their position at the top of the Premier League table after defeating Tottenham Hotspur in Gameweek 27 of the 2025/2026 season.
Before this fixture, Manchester City had reduced the gap to just two points following a run of three consecutive victories.
Arsenal dropped four valuable points in their previous two matches with consecutive draws against Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
This win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium allowed the Gunners to rediscover their winning momentum and extend the lead to five points.
Although Tottenham are not at their strongest, particularly following the departure of Thomas Frank, the match still presented a significant challenge for Arsenal.
Beyond the intensity of the North London Derby, it also marked the first game under new head coach Igor Tudor, adding uncertainty to the tactical landscape.
This Arsenal vs Tottenham tactical analysis will break down some of Mikel Arteta’s tactical ideas and how he tried to play against Spurs under the new management of Igor Tudor, which secured this important win for Arsenal.
Tottenham Hotspur Vs Arsenal Lineups & Formations
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Arsenal lined up with a 4-3-3 formation.
David Raya started in goal.
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