Arsenal delivered a dominant performance against Tottenham Hotspur on February 22, 2026, cruising to a 4-1 victory and extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points. The win was particularly significant for Arsenal, who had faced criticism for dropping points in recent matches.
Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres were the stars of the show, each scoring twice to secure Arsenal’s largest win at Tottenham since a 5-0 triumph in 1978. Tottenham briefly pulled level through a Randal Kolo Muani goal, but Arsenal’s attacking firepower proved decisive as they regained their top form.
Reflecting on the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said, “We showed what we are made of, but we have to show it again and again. This is the Premier League; it will go all the way for sure.”
The victory takes Arsenal to 61 points from 28 games, while second-placed Manchester City trails with 56 points and one game in hand.
Elsewhere in the Premier League, Liverpool claimed a dramatic 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest, thanks to a last-minute goal from Alexis Mac Allister in the 97th minute. Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted, “Today, I think we got more than we deserved. A draw would have been a fairer result.” Liverpool now sits sixth, level on points with Chelsea and Manchester United, while Nottingham Forest remains in 17th place, just two points clear of the relegation zone.
Other notable results saw Crystal Palace edge Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0, courtesy of a late goal from Evann Guessand, while Fulham secured a 3-1 win at Sunderland, powered by a brace from Raul Jimenez.
