Premier League: Arsenal Beat Tottenham to Restore Five-Point Lead
Arsenal delivered a commanding performance against Tottenham Hotspur, winning 4-1 on February 22, 2026, to extend their lead in the Premier League title race to five points. This emphatic victory was crucial for Arsenal, who had faced criticism for dropping points in recent matches.
Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres each netted two goals, marking Arsenal’s largest win at Tottenham since a 5-0 thrashing in 1978. Despite a brief equalizer from Randal Kolo Muani, Arsenal’s offense proved too much for their rivals as they regained their formidable form.
Reflecting on the performance, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated, “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.”
With this win, Arsenal now has 61 points from 28 games, while second-placed Manchester City trails with 56 points, having played one game fewer.
In other Premier League action, Liverpool snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest, thanks to a last-gasp 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 currently sits sixth in the table, level on points with Chelsea and Manchester United, while Nottingham Forest is precariously placed at 17th, just two points above the relegation zone.
In additional fixtures, Crystal Palace edged Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0, courtesy of Evann Guessand’s late goal, while Fulham secured a 3-1 victory at Sunderland, powered by a double from Raul Jimenez.
