Thrashing Spurs dragged Arsenal out of title hell - Arteta
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 4-1 demolition of north London rivals Tottenham was a cathartic release for his Premier League leaders after 72 hours in hell...
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described their dominant 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur as a "cathartic release" after a challenging 72 hours for his Premier League leaders.
- Arsenal restored their five-point lead at the top of the table.
- Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres both scored braces in the emphatic win.
- The victory came after a disappointing draw against bottom-of-the-table Wolves, which had jeopardized their title chances.
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Premier League Rivalry and Controversies - February 2026
Arsenal secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a North London derby, with manager Mikel Arteta describing it as a 'cathartic release' after a challenging 72 hours for his Premier League leaders. Despite the loss, Tottenham's new coach Igor Tudor expressed optimism about the team's chances of avoiding relegation. Meanwhile, Kenyan police are investigating abhorrent racist abuse directed online at four Premier League footballers following matches last weekend, with the abuse targeting players after their respective games.
