On Wednesday, a new chapter awaits us in one of the fiercest rivalries in English football – the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham. The match at the Emirates Stadium brings numerous opportunities to write new pages of history, but also to recall some of the most interesting moments from the past.
Here are five lesser-known statistics that shed light on the long history of this rivalry:
- Home Ground Domination
Arsenal have lost only two of their last 33 league derbies at home to Spurs, while the visitors have not won at the Emirates since 2010. On the other hand, Tottenham have lost their last three matches at home, which is their worst run against Arsenal since 1988. - Goals galore
The North London derby is the fourth-highest-scoring match in Premier League history (187 goals), with an average of 2.9 per game. There have been seven or more goals on four occasions, including Arsenal’s famous 5-2 win in 2012 and a 4-4 draw in 2008. - Penalty records
No Premier League match has seen more penalties awarded than this one – 24. All but two were converted, also a league record. Harry Kane scored seven penalty kicks against Arsenal, the most in the competition’s history. - Kings of the Comeback
Tottenham have lost 45 points to Arsenal after being ahead – more than against any other team. Arsenal, on the other hand, have produced some of the biggest upsets in these encounters, including a legendary 5-2 win in February 2012. - Late Drama
The last goal in the 90th minute or later in a North London derby came in 2012 when Theo Walcott sealed Arsenal’s spectacular 5-2 victory. Never before in the history of the derby has a winning goal been scored in injury time.
Another spectacle awaits us at the Emirates, and fans of both teams will be hoping that their team will make history.
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