One can say that any moment of a North London Derby is worth remembering, especially for the two fanbases, though undeniably some moments are more memorable than others.
Ahead of the next North London Derby, in this article, we present to you our top 5 unforgettable moments that have come about during Arsenal taking on Tottenham.
Tottenham 4-5 Arsenal | November 13, 2004
Any game involving nine goals inevitably becomes an all-timer regardless of how the goals are shared. Here, in a North London Derby no less, both sides went toe-to-toe.
Spurs drew first blood as Noureddine Naybet opened the proceedings in the 36th minute, but Thierry Henry levelled for Arsenal just before the half-time whistle. In the second half, the Gunners went two goals ahead courtesy of Lauren and captain Patrick Vieira, though Jermain Defoe pulled one back within a minute of their third goal. Freddie Ljungberg restored Arsenal’s two-goal advantage in the 69th minute, and again Spurs drifted close with a 73rd-minute Ledley King strike. Robert Pirès then scored a fifth for Arsenal, and even though Spurs again clawed one back in the 88th minute, they just didn’t hve enough left in the tank to level things up.
Simply put, a breathless affair.
Tottenham 2-2 Arsenal | April 25, 2004
Arsenal’s “invicible” campaign of 2003/04 is rightfully remembered for many a reason, and in retrospect the season feels even sweeter given Arsenal secured the title at White Hart Lane, of all places.
On the day, captain Vieira set the tone with his third-minute strike, before his compatriot Pirès slotted home a second later in the first half. Spurs would go on to level the proceedings, with Robbie Keane slotting home a penalty right at the death, but it wasn’t enough to end the Gunners’ undefeated run, and certainly not enough to take the title away from them.
