Tottenham Hotspur 0-3 Arsenal: Match Report

Arsenal delivered a dominant performance to secure a 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the latest North London derby, played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 16, 2024. This win marks Arsenal’s fifth victory in their last six games across all competitions under interim manager Renee Slegers.

The Gunners wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Alessia Russo scoring just 63 seconds into the match. Russo capitalized on a deflected pass from Lia Walti to fire a low shot into the bottom left corner. The early goal set the tone for the rest of the match, with Arsenal controlling the tempo and dictating play.

Frida Maanum doubled Arsenal’s lead in the 22nd minute. Kim Little’s precise pass found Maanum, who calmly placed the ball into the bottom-left corner, leaving the Spurs defense flat-footed. Despite a few chances for Tottenham, including a strong save from Daphne van Domselaar to deny Bethany England, Arsenal maintained their two-goal lead heading into halftime.

The second half saw Arsenal continue their relentless attack. Substitute Stina Blackstenius made an immediate impact, scoring her first goal of the match just two minutes after coming on. Mariona Caldentey’s delicate through ball found Blackstenius, who calmly slotted the ball past Becky Spencer to seal the victory.

The match showcased Arsenal’s solid defensive performance and clinical finishing. The victory moves Arsenal to fourth place in the WSL table, three points ahead of Manchester United, who have two games in hand. Tottenham, on the other hand, sits seventh in the division and will need to regroup after this defeat.

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