Goal-fest in London Derby: Arsenal and Tottenham Share Spoils in Thrilling 5-5 DrawGoal-fest in London Derby: Arsenal and Tottenham Share Spoils in Thrilling 5-5 Draw In a pulsating North London Derby at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur served up a goal-laden spectacle, sharing the spoils in an unforgettable 5-5 draw. The match erupted into life from the outset, with Tottenham taking the lead within three minutes. Son Heung-min capitalized on a defensive error to slot home the opener. Arsenal responded swiftly, equalizing through Martinelli’s deflected effort minutes later. The frenetic pace continued as Son netted his second to restore Tottenham’s advantage. However, Arsenal refused to be outdone, with Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka scoring in quick succession to hand the hosts a 3-2 lead. As the second half unfolded, Harry Kane leveled the score for Tottenham, only for Odegaard to put Arsenal back in front. Kane came to the rescue once again, heading home an equalizer for his second of the match. With the match seemingly heading towards a draw, Arsenal thought they had snatched all three points when Saka scored his second with just minutes remaining. But Tottenham had the last laugh as Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s stunning volley in the dying moments left the Emirates Stadium in a state of disbelief. The 5-5 draw marked the highest-scoring Premier League match since Leicester City and Arsenal’s 9-0 thriller in 2019. It showcased the attacking brilliance of both sides and left fans on the edge of their seats throughout. For Arsenal, it was a missed opportunity to move closer to the top of the table. For Tottenham, the point kept them in contention for a top-four finish. However, the result will go down in history as one of the most entertaining and unforgettable North London Derbies in recent memory.
