North London derbies are often one of the best Premier League fixtures of any season – and it has provided both Arsenal and Tottenham fans with some brilliant moments over the years.
The number of points on offer may not change depending on the opposition, but some wins really are worth so much more than others.
For Arsenal and Tottenham fans, no game is more important than the North London derby – and here are some moments that will live long in the memory of all those who witnessed them.
Gazza’s free-kick – 1991
Paul Gascoigne in a nutshell: audacious, ridiculous, absolutely outrageous.
A sublime way to start an FA Cup semi-final.
#OnThisDay in 1991, Gazza scored this wonderful free kick against Arsenal in the FA Cup SF. What a player 😍😍
(Video Source : FA) #THFC pic.twitter.com/r7BNhwQzFq— Hotspur India (@Hotspur_India) April 14, 2017
Thierry Henry’s goal… and celebration – 2002
To highlight just how important this game means to both clubs: Thierry Henry’s heroics in 2002 have been immortalised in the form of a statue outside the Emirates.
Henry’s goal remains one of the derby’s greatest, and his celebration remains iconic to this day.
#OTD in 2002, Arsenal beat Spurs 3-0 at Highbury. The day that Thierry Henry scored one of the greatest solo goal in Premier League history. Then ran the length of the pitch again to celebrate in front of the Spurs away end. Iconic 👏💪 #AFC
— Fanzine Football (@Fanzine_com) November 16, 2019
Nine-goal nonsense – 2004
Premier League football, we are told, is the pinnacle. The best tacticians and the best players pitting their wits against one another, with the first to flinch left for dead.
But every now and again we are treated to a complete abandonment of these principles. No real commitment to defending, just a thirst for madness and a quest for lots of goals.
The North London derby is often good value for that.
On this day in 2004, Arsenal beat Tottenham 5-4 at White Hart Lane. pic.twitter.com/pHvIIjzhvl
— AFTV (@AFTVMedia) November 13, 2019
Crowning the Invincibles – 2004
Not that Arsenal’s 2003-04 league campaign could have gone much better, but for the Gunners to win the title at Tottenham was pretty perfect for the red half of North London.
Even Spurs fans could go home with a wry smile on their face, having seen their side salvage a draw from 2-0 down thanks to Robbie Keane’s injury-time penalty.
But the day – and season –…
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