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We're expecting a packed Emirates Stadium for Sunday's Barclays Women's Super League north London derby.

Tickets for the game are still available, but for supporters in the UK who aren't in attendance, you can watch the 12.30pm kick-off live on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport Website.

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Highlights of the game will be available on Arsenal.com and the app after the game, as well as a full match replay.

WSL matchweek 14 fixtures

Sunday, February 16

Manchester United v Crystal Palace (12:00)

Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur (12:30)

Chelsea v Everton (14:00)

West Ham United v Brighton & Hove Albion (15:00)

Leicester City v Aston Villa (15:00)

Manchester City v Liverpool (18:45)

All times GMT

We got back to winning ways with a 2-1 win at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby on Wednesday.

In an eventful first half in N5, Son Heung-min opened the scoring for our rivals before we reduced the arrears courtesy of a Dominic Solanke own goal.

Leandro Trossard put us ahead just before half-time, and you can now take a behind-the-scenes look at the match by pressing play on the latest episode of Access All Areas above.

We battled back from a goal down to defeat Tottenham in the north London derby, and you can savour every moment in our full match replay.

After dominating the early exchanges, Son Heung-Min's deflected effort gave the visitors the lead.

Gabriel's header at the back post then found its way into the net after hitting Dominic Solanke to restore parity, before Leandro Trossard drilled us into the lead before half-time.

We continued to create openings in the second half but couldn't add to the scoreline as we saw out the 2-1 victory, moving ourselves four points behind Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.

If you missed any of the contest at Emirates Stadium, or simply want to rewatch every kick from our derby day success, press play on the video above now!

All Gooners love seeing us beat Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby, and you can do that all over again with our highlights!

We claimed a 2-1 win over neighbours at Emirates Stadium, coming from behind following Son Heung-min's opener before Gabriel forced Dominic Solanke to put through his own net.

Four minutes later, Leandro Trossard blasted in to put us in front, and we continued to dominate proceedings in the second half to do the double over our rivals for the fifth time in the Premier League era.

Having become the first Gunners boss to taste three straight league wins over Tottenham Hotspur since George Graham in 1989, Mikel Arteta was delighted that he was able to once again hand our supporters the north London bragging rights.

We bounced back from falling behind through Son Heung-min’s opener to get in front with two goals in four minutes courtesy of a Dominic Solanke own goal and a Leandro Trossard strike, and continued to look solid in the second half to close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table to four points.

Mikel requested a noisy stadium to help push us towards the vital three points, and was pleased that we repaid that with the victory all in red craved.

Revealing his emotions post-match, Mikel said: “I’m extremely happy. We have the opportunity to make a lot of our supporters very happy because it’s the most special day of the season, and I think we’ve done that.

“On top of that, I think they will feel very proud about the team and about the players that we have and how privileged we are that they are representing this football club in the way that they do.

“Today was one of the best [atmospheres] that I’ve seen. That’s what we have to do consistently, I said it in the press conference, that depends on us, nobody else. There are things that we cannot control – that one for sure we can control, so let’s make the most out of it.”

The boss was also delighted that our return to winning ways after three games without one should help build our momentum as we chase down the league leaders.

While all Gooners will toast this derby victory for a while, he feels he and his players can only enjoy it for tonight before switching their focus to Aston Villa on Saturday,

“We had two big performances, getting nothing out of them, totally undeserved, but it’s football,” he added. “Then you have to play the biggest game of the season at home and when everyone starts to question and paint who has made the mistakes, the team reacts in a way that shows real determination, real desire, goes for it, plays to hurt the opposition with and without the ball from the first minute.

“We went a goal down, totally undeserved and were still able to generate so much in the game to fully deserve to win it. The performance of the team, regardless of their results, has been incredibly good and consistent, so if we continue to be like that, we’ll be in a good place by April.

“I think the momentum is now. We put in so much effort, the recovery, the way they have to bounce back immediately and play a game of this level. They have to enjoy it, they fully deserve it. Tomorrow we start with Villa and Saturday we’ll be ready again.”

The game, and ultimately the victory, was dedicated to Gabriel Jesus who suffered an ACL injury on Sunday that looks set to leave him sidelined for several months.

After playing a starring role in his first-ever north London derby, Myles Lewis-Skelly admitted that he couldn’t wipe the smile from his face after tasting victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

The 18-year-old was a contender for man of the match in our 2-1 win, flying into challenges, winning the ball regularly, charging upfield to start attacks and not backing down when Spurs tried to intimidate him as they pressed for an equaliser.

What made his performance even more impressive was that Myles became the second-youngest Arsenal player to feature in a Premier League NLD, behind only Cesc Fabregas. Having come through our youth academy from the age of eight, he admitted he knew the significance of the game and was delighted to deliver when it mattered most to make his fellow supporters happy.

“I’m feeling every emotion possible; I’m on cloud nine!” he expressed post-match. “I was a kid watching the derbies and know how much it means to the fans, it’s everything. To experience it today, I can’t stop smiling.

“This game means more. I prepare the same, but it’s the feeling going into the game with the fans. You’ve got to give it everything and more.

“I’m happy I helped the team. The most important thing was getting the three points, building momentum and I’m happy with how I played.”

After suffering the setback of going behind, two goals in the space of four minutes just before half-time turned the game on its head, and set the platform to extend our unbeaten home run over Spurs which is now 14 years and counting.

We came from a goal behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur to string together three straight north London derby wins in a row for the first time since 1989, and more importantly close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.

Spurs threatened to claim their first win on our turf in 14 years when son Heung-min out them ahead against the run of play on 25 minutes, but we battled back and netted twice in four minutes just before the interval through a Dominic Solanke own goal and a Leandro Trossard strike.

We dominated our neighbours for the majority of the game including virtually all of the second half, but without netting a killer third goal we had to grind out the win, but it arrived to move us back into second place, and now only four points off the league leaders.

An early setback - somehow

Mikel Arteta had called for a cauldron-like atmosphere inside Emirates Stadium and he got just that during the opening stages, and pushed along by the swarths of support, we dominated the early stages.

Spurs headed into the game with one win in their last eight matches, and it showed in the fist 20 minutes. They completed just four passes in our half during that period, and indeed their keeper Antonin Kinsky had the most touches for his side, but we couldn’t turn that pressure into a goal.

Trossard came closest when he saw a goalbound shot cannon off the back of a defender after a corner wasn’t cleared, and Kinsky twice had the ball nicked from by Kai Havertz but both times possession somehow stayed with Ange Postecoglu’s side.

But after surviving the opening stages, Spurs suddenly built up a head of steam. A fine challenge from Gabriel prevented Son from converting a Djed Spence centre, and from the resulting corner David Raya made a good block to thwart Dejan Kulusevski.

However another set-piece on 24 minutes would be our undoing. A short corner was sent into a congested area by Pedro Porro, and after it was cleared to the edge of the area, Son was lurking and sent a shot back through the bodies, and aided by a deflection found the net for the eighth time in the derby.

Swift turnaround

The game became more of an even contest after that, but we kept probing and a stroke of luck saw us get level. On 38 minutes Trossard and Porro challenged for the ball on the byline and despite the ball flicking off the Belgian, we were awarded the corner - and we made the most of it.

Declan Rice swung it towards the back post where Gabriel had powered his way towards, and he got a touch on the ball which deflected off Dominic Solanke and spun into the net to get us back level and raise the decibel level in north London once again.

And it reached a crescendo four minutes later when we turned the game on its head by snatching the lead. A strong challenge by Thomas Partey won the ball on the halfway line and he found Martin Odegaard, who played a delightful pass into the galloping Trossard’s path. He took two touches to get it to the edge of the box, and drilled it low and hard past Kinsky to send the derby spinning in the opposite direction.

With the stadium bouncing and the wind in our sails, we didn’t want half-time to come, but even though we were forced to head into the changing rooms, we came back out displaying the same vigour.

Getting over the line

Havertz went close to sending another corner into the net when he nodded an Odegaard delivery just wide, and then the German headed straight at Kimsky when picked out in space by Partey.

One player enjoying his first taste of the derby was Lewis Myles-Skelly. Despite being the second-youngest Gunner to start in a Premier League north London derby, he looked assured in defence, regularly scrapping away to win possession for his side and then confidently striding forward with the ball to start attacks.

And they kept coming for the hosts but we would be denied by Kimsky twice in quick succession on 72 minutes. Rice fizzed one at him which struck him in the chest, before Odegaard swiftly followed up with a low effort which was saved by the Czech keeper.

Our skipper again went close with six minutes to go when Kieran Tierney threaded a pass to him inside the box but he screwed it wide of the mark, but with the lead intact it was just about grinding it out.

Like most of the second 45, Spurs offered little threat but in the final minute of stoppage time, Porro wrapped a shot from a tight angle off the outside the post, but we saw out the final few seconds to stretch our unbeaten league run to 11, record our fifth Premier League double over Spurs and clinch the derby day bragging rights - again.

What's next

Our run of home matches continues as Aston Villa head to N5 on Saturday for a 5.30pm kick-off, and then the Champions League returns in a week's time when Dinamo Zagreb arrive on matchday seven of the competition. We follow that up with a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, January 25.

Before every game at Emirates Stadium, Martin Odegaard lifts the lid on the mood in the camp via his captain’s notes published in the matchday programme.

Ahead of tonight's north London derby against Tottenham, the skipper reflects on our FA Cup exit last time out, Tottenham's season so far and the need to stay united with so much still at stake over the next few months:

We were all hurting after Sunday's defeat, but as soon as we came into training on Monday morning we were determined to get going again straight away.

Having a massive game like the derby tonight is a great way to get everyone completely focused again and looking forward. We know how much this game means to all of you – our supporters – but also to the players and everyone at the club. That’s the good thing about having a big game so soon after a disappointment.

It was really tough to take on Sunday – it was very frustrating for everyone. On the pitch I had the feeling that we dominated the game from the first half until the end. We could have been sharper in front of goal and also in the last pass and the final shot. But to lose that game at home when we dominated everything, it’s a tough one to take.

And of course I have to take responsibility for the penalty. I should have scored – that’s not good enough from me. It was a crucial moment of the game as well because I think if I scored that, we probably go on to win the game. I felt like I’d let the team down, so it was important for me to step up again in the shoot-out, and I wanted to go first like usual. It was good that one went in, but in the end it wasn’t enough, so I still feel that responsibility to the team.

We have to keep on going though, and know we will get rewarded if we keep dominating games like that. In a single game of course it can happen that you don’t win, but in the long run it will pay off. We need to be sharper in the key moments to make sure we get the results we’ve worked for. We have to keep going and keep improving. There is no choice for us now. We have to be at our best back in the Premier League tonight.

Tottenham have been a bit inconsistent this season with their results, but we know their top level is very high. They can beat anybody, and we have seen them do that already this season. They are a good team who like to play good football, but it's down to us to use our strengths to get the result we want.

We have a lot to play for this season. We lost the chance at one trophy at the weekend but there are more challenges ahead for us, so we have to stick together, keep working hard, keep helping each other and keep supporting each other.

We’re just looking at the next game – that’s what matters now – and we’d love to feel that energy and noise from you all inside the stadium again tonight. Let’s make it a great Emirates Stadium night.

With the north London derby on the horizon this weekend, we're challenging our Gooners to see if they can remember all our goalscorers in the fixtures between the sides at Emirates Stadium by taking part in our quiz!

We have netted 52 times in the 22 clashes against our arch-rivals in all competitions since we moved into our current home in 2006 including three own goals, but how many of the 30 different Gunners players who got on the scoresheet can you recall?

You've got seven minutes to type in as many answers as you can, and why not challenge your mates to see if you've got the best memory going into derby day?

The north London derby returns to N5 for the first time since September 2023 on Wednesday (8pm UK), as we look to continue our dominance of the fixture.

We haven’t tasted defeat at home to Tottenham in over 14 years, and have lost just one of the last 31 league encounters in N5. September’s success at Spurs means we could string together a run of three-straight league wins over our neighbours for the first time since 1989, but while history is important, Mikel Arteta’s current side are building some impressive numbers of their own.

We boast the second-longest unbeaten run in the Premier League which now sits at 10 matches, and are the only team in the division yet to lose at home this term. After Sunday’s FA Cup exit, extending those runs thanks to victory over our biggest rivals would be just the tonic to keep our championship challenge alive.

Tottenham’s torrid time

Spurs head into this game with one win in their last eight matches, which has seen them slide from sixth to 12th position during a bleak December. That solitary recent success came at rock-bottom Southampton, and since the start of last month, only Leicester City and the Saints have earned fewer points than Spurs’ five.

When they get things right, they can record big scorelines. Their most eye-catching result of the campaign saw them wallop Manchester City 4-0 at the Etihad, while Aston Villa and Manchester United were beaten by three-goal margins. A massive injury crisis has led to a mix-and-match defence at times, which Liverpool, Chelsea and United punished heavily last month, scoring 14 times between them.

They haven’t won at home in the league since November 3, and have only strung consecutive Premier League wins together once all term, which came back in September. But the up-and-down nature of their season appeared in a nutshell last week, beating Liverpool to take a 1-0 lead in the League Cup semi-final first leg, before requiring extra-time to knock out non-league Tamworth in the FA Cup third round.

What the managers say

Arteta: “It’s probably the nicest game of the season to watch because of the atmosphere, because of what it means to our people, and everybody involved in the game. This is something that is in our hands.

“Let’s create the best atmosphere that we have played at the Emirates, that’s our objective. That's something that we control, the players, the staff, and everybody that turns up tomorrow. This is something that we can do, so let's do it.”

Postecoglu: “I felt [the derby] was intense from the moment I arrived but at the same time I've never tried to be disingenuous about this stuff and say 'this means the world to me' when I've literally just arrived. But you get the context of the game and what it means to the club and supporters and what it means for our season.

“It's like being up in Glasgow, you're well aware of what it means and the ramifications of both the positive and negative. I've been on it for the first game. This year is as big as they ever come, especially for us and our season. We have to start winning games in the league and this is no better place to start.”

Team news

Mikel Arteta will make a late call on the fitness of Riccardo Calafiori who missed Sunday’s cup tie with a short-term issue, but Gabriel Jesus is out long-term after being stretchered off against Manchester United there days ago.

As has been the case for the past few matches, Bukayo Saka, Ben White, Ethan Nwaneri and Takehiro Tomiyasu are all still unavailable.

It’s a case of one in, one out for Postecoglu as he welcomes back Richarlison who has been out of action since November with a hamstring injury, but that same ailment has ruled Timo Werner out for the foreseeable future.

Hamstrings have been a huge problem at Spurs all campaign, with defenders Ben Davies, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie all out with the same issue, as is winger Wilson Odobert. Their backline is further depleted with Rodrigo Bentancur (concussion) and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario (fractured ankle) also missing.

Talking tactics

Adrian Clarke, writing in the official matchday programme: In September’s derby, Postecoglou went with a 4-3-3, using James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski either side of a single holding midfielder. He tweaked it for the 4-0 triumph at Manchester City, stationing two orthodox midfielders in the engine room alongside Maddison, pushing Kulusevski to a right-wing berth. If Spurs go back to that blueprint, their tactics will focus less on possession, and more on aggressive duel winning, quick transitions, and counters.

Pressing forms a key part of Tottenham’s high-octane style. No top-flight team makes more pressures inside the final third, and they are second only to Bournemouth when it comes to turning over possession in that domain. When we play out from the back they will hunt in packs, looking to win the ball inside our own half.

Going forward, Tottenham use the wings well. The two wide forwards are given plenty of service, supported by the wide central midfielders and full-backs. Spurs are good at creating overloads down the flanks, and scoring is not a problem as they rank inside the division’s top five for shots, shots on target and expected goals.

Their risky style has been undone in recent weeks though. If opponents can play through Spurs, they isolate a depleted back four that holds a really high line. In possession, Postecoglou’s players must be comfortable receiving passes in tight areas. From short goal kicks we are likely to press hard in a bid to force errors.

Facts and stats

We have won six of our last eight Premier League games against Spurs, and following our 1-0 win in September, we are looking to complete the Premier League double over Tottenham for the fifth time. Only in 2013/14 have we done so without conceding in the competition.

Tottenham have conceded at least once in each of their last 25 Premier League away games against us, since a 0-0 draw in 1998/99. In their league history, only at Bolton have they had a longer run without an away clean sheet (35 between 1923 and 2012).

Tottenham have won just three of their last 19 away London derbies in the Premier League, going winless in their last four. Meanwhile, we are unbeaten in our last 11.

We’ve kept a clean sheet in each of our last four home league games, last recording five consecutive shutouts at Emirates Stadium between December 2013 and February 2014.

We have conceded 28% of our Premier League goals in the opening 15 minutes of games this season (5/18). Meanwhile, Tottenham have scored more goals in this time period than any other side (11).

Each of Kai Havertz’s last 11 Premier League goals have been scored in London. The last Arsenal player to have a longer such run was Lukas Podolski (12 between December 2012 and April 2014.

Son Heung-Min has either scored (7) or assisted (2) nine of Tottenham’s last 14 Premier League goals against us, netting a brace in this exact fixture last term.

Match officials

For the third time this season, Simon Hooper will referee one of our games, having overseen the 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest in November, followed by our 5-1 triumph at Crystal Palace a month later. We have won seven of the nine games he has overseen, including each of the last four.

His only Spurs match this term came last month when they were beaten by Bournemouth. He has issued 56 yellow cards in 12 Premier League games this season, dismissing two players and awarding just one penalty.

Referee: Simon Hooper

Assistants: Adrian Holmes, Simon Long

Fourth official: Tim Robinson

VAR: Peter Bankes

Assistant VAR: Tim Wood

Recent home derbies

We are looking to extend our unbeaten home run in the derby to 14 matches on Wednesday, but Spurs did manage to snap our four-match winning streak last season when they twice pegged us back thanks to a Son-Heung min brace, after a Christian Romero own goal and a Saka penalty had put us ahead.

Before then came a pair of 3-1 wins - in September 2022 goals from Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus and Granit Xhaka saw us end Spurs’ unbeaten start, while a year previous Emile Smith Rowe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Saka got on the scoresheet against Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.

The campaign before that, a first Gunners goal for Martin Odegaard plus an Alexandre Lacazette strike helped complete a 2-1 comeback win and deny Spurs a first win at Emirates Stadium since November 2010.

Live coverage

To get your derby day buzz going, tune into Live From N5, where Nicole Holliday and Ezra Collective's Femi Koleoso will be pitchside an hour before kick-off to give you a flavour of the big game!

They'll be joined by our defender Leah Williamson to chat north London derby memories, as well as singer-songwriter Myles Smith who will give their take on the big game.

Frimmy will be out and about the stadium with our Question of the Day, while all the tactical insight will come from Adrian Clarke before he joins Dan Roebuck for live commentary.