Summary

  • RESULT: Arsenal 4-0 Tottenham - Beth Mead gives home side early lead and Vivianne Miedema scores either side of a Rafaelle Souza second-half header

  • WSL record 47,367 in attendance at Emirates Stadium

  • Use audio icons at top of the page to watch and listen to BBC coverage

  • First north London derby of the WSL season

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  1. 'Exciting for Arsenal'published at 14:28 British Summer Time 24 September 2022

    HT: Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham

    Fara Williams
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    It's been really exciting for Arsenal. They started off really well. They've put Tottenham on the back foot.

  2. 'Why is it only 2-0?'published at 14:25 British Summer Time 24 September 2022

    HT: Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham

    Jess Anderson
    BBC Sport at Emirates Stadium

    .Image source, Reuters

    A comfortable first half for Arsenal and the only question boss Jonas Eidevall might be asking in the dressing room after that is 'why is it only 2-0?'

    The Gunners had chances to extend their lead as Spurs have been pretty sloppy.

    At the moment, a comeback is looking unlikely. I don't think the crowd will mind.

  3. 'Absolutely criminal'published at 14:23 British Summer Time 24 September 2022

    HT: Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    Absolutely criminal. To put that ball on the foot of Summanen. A gift for Arsenal, she was stretching for it. She was not expecting it from Becky Spencer.

    Miedema was not in free-scoring form last season, she certainly did not have the Euros she would have wanted for the Netherlands. But she is happy to accept that gift.

  4. Postpublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 24 September 2022

    HT: Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham

    Tottenham need two goals in 45 minutes to avoid defeat. Arsenal have not conceded in the WSL since 6 March. It's a long way back.

  5. HALF-TIMEpublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 24 September 2022

    Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham

    A standing ovation from the home fans. It's hard to see a way back for Spurs after that 45 minute showing. Arsenal have been dominant.

  6. Postpublished at 45 mins

    Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham

    Rehanne Skinner will be furious. Her Spurs side looked like limiting Arsenal to one goal before half-time but the visitors now have a mountain to climb after that mistake.

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    GOAL - Arsenal 2-0 Tottenhampublished at 43 mins

    Vivianne Miedema

    An absolute gift for Arsenal just before the break!

    Spurs carelessly give away possession deep inside their own half and Vivianne Miedema finds herself through on goal.

    She only has the keeper to beat and tucks it away with ease.

  8. Postpublished at 41 mins

    Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

    Now Vivianne Miedema has a shot from inside the box which is blocked. Spurs have actually done well in defence but it is at the other end that will worry Rehanne Skinner. The visitors are not threatening enough.

  9. Postpublished at 38 mins

    Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

    Action at both ends as Caitlin Foord heads narrowly wide after Celin Bizet Ildhusoy tests the Arsenal keeper.

    Spurs have enjoyed a bit more possession in the last few minutes.

  10. Postpublished at 34 mins

    Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

    For all Arsenal's pressing, Rebecca Spencer has not has a save to make since being beaten by Beth Mead. Jonas Eidevall will want to see the Spurs keeper tested more.

  11. 'Little is Arsenal's go-to player'published at 14:05 British Summer Time 24 September 2022

    Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    Spurs are getting overrun in midfield. Kim Little is just finding those angles and pockets to support. It can just be a pass from Walti to get them out of trouble and then quickly they spread it wide. Kim Little perennially every single year is Arsenal's go-to player and their most influential player who understands the game exceptionally well.

  12. Postpublished at 31 mins

    Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

    Caitlin Foord is clearly having her shirt pulled but still manages to skip clear of her marker and get away a shot which is blocked.

  13. CLOSE!published at 28 mins

    Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

    Great move move by Arsenal ends with skipper Kim Little hitting the side netting.

    Big test this for Tottenham. They have hardly troubled the Gunners while the hosts look dangerous each time they attack.

  14. 'You must feel that you can do anything'published at 13:58 British Summer Time 24 September 2022

    Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    When you feel as confident as Beth Mead must feel off the back of the summer and the confidence from last season, you must feel that you can do anything and rightly so. That's really from a performance mindset where you want to be for any player, to get the best out of them.

  15. 'Beth Mead is on fire'published at 25 mins

    Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

    All together now....Beth Mead is on fire.

  16. 'Arsenal fans enjoying themselves'published at 13:55 British Summer Time 24 September 2022

    Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

    Jess Anderson
    BBC Sport at Emirates Stadium

    We've just had a rather amusing round of 'Stand up if you hate Tottenham' in the stand around the press box.

    All the other usual chants have been ringing round the stadium during the opening 20 minutes and when it gets going it is loud, let me tell you. I can't see many empty seats from where I am.

    Arsenal fans are enjoying this one.

  17. Postpublished at 22 mins

    Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

    Ironic cheers from the home fans as Manuela Zinsberger gets a rare touch. The Arsenal keeper has had very little to do so far.

  18. 'North London derby brings fire'published at 13:52 British Summer Time 24 September 2022

    Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    This is what the north London derby brings - it brings fire in the form of Katie McCabe. Ashleigh Neville is the longest serving player in this current Tottenham squad and this game means so much to her as to where the game has progressed, including the one to one contest.

  19. Postpublished at 20 mins

    Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

    Rehanne Skinner is shouting instructions to her players but the Tottenham boss is struggling to make herself heard because of the noise inside the ground. Beth Mead's wonder goal increased the volume and the noise has not stopped.

  20. Postpublished at 17 mins

    Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham

    Arsenal's pressing is impressive.

    Spurs are pinned inside their own half before a moment of respite after a red and white shirt gives away a free-kick.