North London is Red: Why Arsenal Outshine Tottenham in Every Way

When it comes to the North London Derby, the debate over who is "bigger" usually ends quickly once you look at the trophy cabinet. Arsenal has long been the dominant force in this rivalry, and the numbers don't lie.

Historically, the Gunners have amassed an incredible 48 major titles, including 13 League titles and a record-breaking 14 FA Cups. In contrast, Tottenham Hotspur trails significantly with just 26 trophies in total, including only two League titles, the last of which came over 60 years ago in 1961. Even in terms of the "Invincibles" season, Arsenal achieved a feat of an unbeaten league campaign that remains unmatched in the modern era.

Arsenal vs Tottenham H2H Record

The head-to-head record also tells a story of red-and-white superiority. Out of 212 total meetings between the two sides, Arsenal has secured 90 victories, while Tottenham has managed 68 wins, with 55 matches ending in a draw. The biggest win in the history of this fixture also belongs to the Gunners, a thumping 6-0 victory back in 1935. While Spurs had a brief period of finishing above Arsenal in the league recently, the natural order has been restored under Mikel Arteta. In fact, Arsenal has won four of the last five encounters, including a dominant 4-1 victory in November 2025 where Eberechi Eze netted a historic hat-trick.

Arsenal head and shoulders above Tottenham

Looking at the current 2025-26 Premier League season, the gap between the two clubs has become a canyon. Arsenal currently sits at the top of the table with 58 points from 27 matches, fighting for the title. Meanwhile, Tottenham is enduring a nightmare campaign, languishing in 16th place with just 29 points, hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone. This stark difference in table positions highlights how Arsenal is competing for the highest honors while Spurs are struggling for stability, recently even changing managers to Igor Tudor to save their season.

Finally, the individual legends of the derby further cement Arsenal's legacy. While Harry Kane holds the record for most goals in the fixture with 14, Arsenal's history is filled with iconic scorers like Robert Pires, who scored 9 goals against Spurs, and Emmanuel Adebayor, who scored 8 for the Gunners.

Even the "King" Thierry Henry left his mark with 5 goals and legendary celebrations that are still talked about today. Whether you look at the history books or the current league table, Arsenal remains the bigger, more successful, and more consistent club in North London.