Spurs show resilience in north London derby stalemate

Tottenham's defensive discipline earns a vital point against Arsenal, but attacking limitations highlight the need for January reinforcements

Nov 17, 2025

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This was only the third time Tottenham Hotspur have taken a result from a North London derby, and the first time in two years. Sunday’s goalless draw at Brisbane Road leaves Spurs and Arsenal level on points after nine games, although Arsenal have a superior goal difference. The point is also enough to keep Spurs just ahead of newly …

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Rachel Cohen

Spurs Women ST holder. Writing about Spurs Women for The Cutback and at spurswomen.uk. Talking Spurs Women on the N17Women podcast. On social media @spurswomenblog.