Arsenal Dominates Tottenham in North London Derby, Although City and Other Title Contenders Drop Points

Arsenal reaffirmed their Premier League title credentials with a commanding 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The win propelled the Gunners five points clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand, at the top of the table. Meanwhile, several other teams vying for European spots and avoiding relegation saw their fortunes fluctuate over the weekend.

Premier League Highlights

Arsenal’s North London Triumph

Eberechi Eze was the star of the show for Arsenal, scoring twice in the 4-1 win. Viktor Gyokeres also bagged a brace for the Gunners, who were dominant throughout the match. Eze now has five Premier League goals against Tottenham, trailing only Robert Pirès (7) and Emmanuel Adebayor (6) for Arsenal. He also ended a 392-minute goal drought, with his previous contributions coming in a hat-trick against Spurs on November 23, 2025. Sky Sports reported on the match.

Tottenham, struggling for form, suffered their fifth consecutive home defeat in the North London derby, their worst run since 1955. They are currently on a nine-game winless streak in the Premier League, their longest since May 11 to Oct. 19, 2008.

Manchester City Held to Draw

Manchester City were held to a 2-2 draw by Newcastle United, despite a stunning scorpion kick goal from Dominic Solanke. Lewis Hall became the first Newcastle United player to score at the Etihad in the Premier League since DeAndre Yedlin in September 2018. BeIN SPORTS detailed the dramatic match.

Other Notable Results

• Liverpool’s Late Winner: Liverpool secured a dramatic late win over Nottingham Forest, with Alexis Mac Allister’s 90th-minute goal being the 48th game-winning goal scored by Liverpool in the 90th minute or later in Premier League history.
• Chelsea’s Struggles: Chelsea continued to struggle, drawing 1-1 and leading the league in both red cards (four) and points dropped from winning positions at home (17).
• Bundesliga Drama: Bayern Munich opened up an eight-point gap in the Bundesliga with a 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, while Borussia Dortmund dropped points in a 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig.
• LALIGA Upsets: Real Madrid suffered their first league loss against Osasuna since 2011, allowing Barcelona to take the lead in the LALIGA table with a 3-0 win over Levante.
• Serie A Dominance: Inter Milan extended their lead in Serie A to ten points with a victory over Lecce.
• Ligue 1 Shift: Lens lost their lead in Ligue 1 after a 2-3 loss to AS Monaco, allowing Paris Saint-Germain to move into first place with a 3-0 win over Metz.

Statistical Highlights

• Milner’s Milestone: James Milner made Premier League history with his 654th appearance, breaking Gareth Barry’s all-time record.
• Penalty Perfection: Raúl Jiménez maintains a 100% conversion rate from the penalty spot in the Premier League (13/13).
• City’s Etihad Goals: Nico O’Reilly scored Manchester City’s 500th Premier League goal at the Etihad Stadium under Pep Guardiola.
• Free Kick Specialists: Anton Stach and Dominik Szoboszlai have both scored three direct free kicks in the Premier League this season.

Looking Ahead

Arsenal will gaze to maintain their momentum when they face Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Manchester City will aim to close the gap on the Gunners as the title race intensifies. The coming weeks promise more thrilling action as teams battle for position in the Premier League and across Europe’s top leagues.