Softfootball reports that the North London derby is never just another game, and Sunday, November 23, 2025, already feels like one of those fixtures that could shape the direction of the Premier League title race. Arsenal, sitting confidently at the top of the table, welcome a Tottenham side clinging onto fifth place and trying to rediscover consistency. And honestly, the vibes around this one are intense.
Form and Table PositionArsenal come into the derby with a near-flawless run. Since that early-season defeat to Liverpool back in September , Mikel Arteta's men have tightened up massively, building a four-point cushion at the summit after 11 matches. Their defensive numbers are borderline ridiculous, just three goals conceded in ten league games besides their chaotic 2-2 draw at Sunderland.
At the Emirates, they've been even more ruthless, keeping four clean sheets in five outings and scoring at least two goals in their last eight meetings with Tottenham.