Tottenham Hotspur – Arsenal

1. Live commentary will appear here from 1600 GMT.

2. Tottenham host Arsenal looking to secure a victory that could help them finish above their North London rivals in the Premier League for the first time since 1995.

3. You can read John Brewin's preview of the match <a href="http://espnfc.com/uk/en/preview/345608/preview.html?soccernet=true&cc=5739" target="_blank">here</a>, or look at Tottenham blogger Dan Fitch's combined XI from the two clubs <a href="http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/tottenham/id/549?cc=5739" target="_blank">here</a>.

4. <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2013/0228/theowalcottgarethbalehug20121117_275x155.jpg"><br> It's Tottenham v Arsenal at White Hart Lane, kick off is at 4pm GMT.

5. The team news is in, and Jermain Defoe is on the bench for Spurs. Adebayor starts up front and Sigurdsson and Assou-Ekotto come in.

6. As for Arsenal, Jenkinson replaces Sagna and Giroud starts up front again with Podolski on the bench. Ramsey is in for Diaby.

7. As ever, the stakes are high in this North London derby. Tottenham currently sit fourth in the table, four points ahead of Arsenal, and a win today would take them above Chelsea into third. The Gunners, surely, have to win today if they want to nudge into the top four come the end of the season.

8. AVB's record against Arsenal isn't good though. Played two, lost two, conceded ten. And (prays this isn't bad omen) this game has seen more goals scored than any other Premier League fixtures - 121 in 41 games.

9. Right, great atmosphere as ever and we are ready to go.

10. 1'

    <b>KICK OFF</b>

11. 2'

    Arteta takes out Lennon with the first meaty challenge of the day. Mark Clattenberg plays on for a good few seconds before eventually blowing for the foul.

12. 3'

    From the free kick Dawson spurns a free header but the flag was up for offside.

13. 4'

    A very ping-pongy start to the game. Not more than two passes strung together yet.

14. 5'

    Vertonghen gets his feet in a mess as Spurs looked to break with Bale.

15. 6'

    Giruoud lays off for Walcott and Dawson has to make a vital tackle to prevent the winger getting in on goal.

16. 7'

    An excellent ball in from Jenkinson is nodded by Dawson against Walcott but a corner is given. From it Giroud forces Lloris into a save with a near post header.

17. 8'

    Walker marauds into Arsenal's half, then their penalty area before finally being curtailed. Arsenal break as Wilshere looks to play in Monreal.

18. 9'

    Good start from Arsenal here, Wilshere feeds in Giroud who wins a corner from Dawson's block.

19. 10'

    A superb take from Giroud from Cazorla's pinpoint pass, Vertonghen does well to retrieve the situation and block the striker's fluffed shot.

20. 11'

    Tottenham haven't got going here and Bale has hardly had a touch.

21. 12'

    More danger for Spurs as Walcott plays Ramsey through but he can't collect the ball properly and Lloris races out to the edge of his box to get a block in.

22. 13'

    Arsenal stroking the ball about confidently. Spurs having to sit and soak up the pressure as Lloris claims a Jenkinson cross at his near post.

23. 15'

    A bit better from Spurs as they get a few passes connecting. Fining Dembele a little more.

24. 16'

    Poor from Bale after a lovely session of one-touch passing gets him into space but his first touch is poor and Mertesacker intervenes.

25. 17'

    Giroud is putting himself about and worrying Dawson and Vertonghen.

26. 18'

    Wilshere turns away from Parker and has options but his ball is poor as Arsenal had runners waiting to exploit Tottenham's high defensive line.

27. 19'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> What a surprise, a yellow for Adebayor. A poor touch then a rash lunge on Ramsey. Minimal contact but still dangerous.

28. 20'

    Arsenal have a new terrace chant about lasagne. Amusing.

29. 21'

    Giroud again looks to latch onto a ball over the top from Wilshere but again Lloris is alert.

30. 22'

    Bale evades the offside trap but can't get to Sigurdsson's pass then Giroud fails with a ball for Monreal.

31. 23'

    A good ball from Wilshere into Walcott, Walker tugs him back and gets a toe in. Lloris can't prevent the corner.

32. 25'

    The final pass is all that is lacking for Arsenal, Spurs look vulnerable here *cue Spurs opener*

33. 26'

    Better from Spurs as Lennon looks dangerous with a few runs at Monreal, his latest yields a corner.

34. 27'

    The corner is cleared to Assou-Ekotto whose fierce drive is blocked by a red shirt, then Adebayor goes down easily after a nudge from Wilshere.

35. 28'

    Bale gets a break on the right and crosses but Mertesacker boots clear.

36. 29'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Vertonghen is booked for a trip on Giroud. Clumsy.

37. 30'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Now Ramsey gets a card for failing to keep up with Lennon and choosing to bring him down.

38. 31'

    A poor cross from Ramsey after breaking down the right.

39. 32'

    A lovely flick from Walcott sets Jenkinson away but he only really has Giroud to aim at and his cross is cleared.

40. 34'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2013/0303/santicazorlaaaronlennon20130303_275x155.jpg"><br> Cazorla and Lennon battle

41. 35'

    Bale has had no impact at all yet.

42. 37'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> Bale scores!

43. 38'

    It had to happen! He had been quiet and as Sigurdsson slips him through the middle Bale finishes with the outside of his left boot. The curse of the commentator.

44. 39'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> Lennon makes it two!

45. 40'

    That is criminal defending, Parker is allowed to run 40 yards, Monreal is too deep and plays Lennon on and he rounds Szczesny to double their lead.

46. 41'

    Well, where did that come from? Tottenham burst into life and Arsenal's frailties exposed again. They'd bossed the most of the first half too. Jenkinson wins a corner.

47. 42'

    Arsenal take the corner short and it doesn't work. It almost never works. Adebayor narrowly fails to get on the end of a through ball. Wenger and Bould look utterly miserable.

48. 43'

    Another Jenkinson cross is cleared, first by Dawson then by Sigurdsson. They desperately need one back before half time.

49. 44'

    Arteta fouls Adebayor. Tottenham want a card but Clattenberg isn't having it.

50. 45'

    <b>HALF TIME</b> - Tottenham end the half with a chant of "Arsene Wenger, we want you to stay." Apart from that crazy two minute spell of defending, Arsenal have played well but lacked cutting edge. AVB's side haven't. Plenty work to do for the visitors.

51. Tottenham demonstrating that you don't have to have all the possession to win football matches - they have had two shots on goal and scored twice.

52. <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2013/0303/garethbalecameraceleb20130303_275x155.jpg"><br> Bale in a familiar pose

53. An ominous stat for Arsenal: Tottenham have never lost a Premier League match at White Hart Lane when leading by two goals at half-time (W32 D1).

54. 46'

    Here we go again....

55. 47'

    It is impossibly obvious but I'll say it anyway - the next goal is crucial.

56. 48'

    Bale charges down the right and floats in an almost perfect ball that is just too far ahead of Adebayor, then Sigurdsson's curler curls wide.

57. 49'

    A bump of heads between Bale and Vermaelen.

58. 50'

    Ramsey does extremely well to shield the ball and win a free kick near the corner flag.

59. 51'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> Mertesacker pulls one back!

60. 52'

    It's actually taken a nick off Bale. Mertesacker got to the near post and glanced it on but it may have been going wide until the touch from Bale.

61. 53'

    Now Tottenham look under pressure, as they fail to clear and Monreal flashes a shot wide of the post as it breaks.

62. 54'

    Lloris gambles on coming out to claim a cross from Jenkinson as Giroud charged in, he loses the ball initially but recovers. Another good opening for Arsenal.

63. 55'

    Now Walcott makes a good run but can;t control the pass to take it in on goal.

64. 56'

    Excellent covering from Cazorla as Lennon tried to cross.

65. 57'

    Giroud is down clutching his arm. He's been poor today. It was a nasty landing after an aerial challenge.

66. 58'

    What a chance for Bale! Dembele sends the ball wide for Assou-Ekotto and his cross finds Bale at the back stick but he blazes over from eight yards.

67. 60'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Rosicky comes on for Jenkinson. Ramsey goes to right back. Odd.

68. 62'

    Good pressure from Arsenal now, Spurs penned in. Giroud's shot blocked Cazorla reworks.

69. 63'

    And then Walcott nods over from Monreal's cross. Arsenal looking strong in midfield now.

70. 64'

    A superb tackle from Vertonghen as Walcott shrugged off Assou-Ekotto and looked to go clear, now it is kicking off.

71. 65'

    Adebayor went down and Arsenal played on. When they win a free kick Dawson goes mad at the referee and starts a shoving match with Vermaelen. Completely over the top reaction. Not even a booking for a very lucky Dawson.

72. 66'

    Interesting to note Cazorla was down when Tottenham scored their second. No obligation for Arsenal to knock the ball out.

73. 67'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Adebayor leaves on a stretcher - he landed awkwardly after going up for a header. Defoe is on for him.

74. 68'

    Sigurdsson penalised for a trip on Walcott. Goo opportunity for Arsenal, free kick wide right.

75. 69'

    Grat work from Defoe as he plays in Sigurdsson but his second touch let him down, Szczesny rushes out and he ends up trying to square the ball and Mertesacker clears. A golden chance.

76. 70'

    Now Defoe fires narrowly wide after Wilshere's poor touch lets Parker away down the right. He got his shot off quickly but it was never going in.

77. 71'

    This is set up for a rip-roaring last 20 minutes.

78. 72'

    Lennon does well to open up some space as Monreal retreats. His shot is blocked behind for a corner.

79. 73'

    A fizzing volley from Bale as a corner is cleared to him but it is right at Szczesny. A yard either side and it was in.

80. 74'

    Oh dear, another poor cross from Arsenal, this time from Ramsey. One bounce and out of play on the other side.

81. 75'

    More required from Arsenal - they need to push up the field more now.

82. 76'

    Parker misplaces a pass but he has been very good this afternoon.

83. 77'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Arteta trots off and Podolski comes on.

84. 78'

    Cazorla is fouled and tries to take a quick free kick. Clatt is not having that.

85. 79'

    Terrible touch from Podolski as Giroud lays the ball to him inside the area. A better touch would have set up a shooting chance.

86. 80'

    What a chance! Ramsey is in acres of space down the right and drags his shot wide, via a deflection. corner.

87. 81'

    Giroud fouls Lloris from the corner.

88. 83'

    Bale's free kick is more shot than cross, right into Szczesny's arms.

89. 84'

    Desperate times for Arsenal.

90. 85'

    Giroud fires wildly wide from distance, after a nice first touch. Arsenal's crossing has been atrocious today.

91. 86'

    Dembele is rolling around on the floor after dispossessing Wilshere, His leg bent the wrong way and that could be very nasty. Tottenham can't afford to lose him.

92. 87'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Dembele hobbles off, let's hope it isn't too serious. Livermore is on.

93. 88'

    Podolski wins a free kick 35 yards out to the left of the area.

94. 89'

    Walcott shoots and bends it superbly but the ball curls too far and flies a yard wide.

95. 90'

    Six minutes of added time....

96. 91'

    AVB waves his arms around like a madman in his technical area. Wenger looks like he's desperate for the toilet.

97. 92'

    A good interception from Vertonghen, again, as he prevents Walcott getting away then finds Bale with a nice pass.

98. 93'

    Arsenal going long now with Mertesacker up front. Assou-Ekotto boots the ball out of the ground.

99. 94'

    An opening for Podolski as a long ball falls to the box edge, deflected for a corner.

100. 95'

     Szczesny went up for the corner before Lloris punches clear then Sigurdsson is fouled by Vermaelen.

101. 96'

     <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Wilshere fouled, last chance for Arsenal. Walker kicked for booting the ball away.

102. 97'

     <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Gallas is coming on for Lennon.

103. 97'

     <b>FULL TIME</b> - Tottenham have done it!

104. 97'

     Tottenham probably deserved it in truth, they were more clinical, though Arsenal acquitted themselves well for large periods. That spell of mad defending in the first half has cost them. Spurs up to third above Chelsea, Arsenal now seven points behind with 10 games left.

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