To dare is to do.
Can a season be defined by a single match? Some would say yes. Thomas Frank has had a mixed start to his reign at Tottenham Hotspur: injuries galore but set piece success; defensive stability but at the cost of attacking fluency. There have been moments, and on paper Spurs are positioned well, within touching distance of the top four with just under a third of the season down, but things just haven’t ever quite felt like clicking.
This mercurial Spurs side come up against an Arsenal side that seems like something of a juggernaut. Their sole loss against Liverpool now far behind them, Arsenal have largely ground down their opponents into a fine dust while boasting a defense for which miserly seems an inadequate descriptor. I know it seems like I am waxing lyrical about Spurs’ North London rivals; unfortunately, they’ve been really good. There’s no way around it.
Like Spurs though, they have not been without their critics. At times, they have struggled to create chances from open play (sound familiar?), and with key defender Gabriel missing through injury this seems as good a time as any to take on the Gunners. A win from the Lilywhite side of North London would surely spur fears in the red camp of another historic campaign choke like in seasons past, while an Arsenal victory would feel like another inevitable step towards an elusive title.
For Spurs, though, a win would stir up a level of belief not seen since the season kicked off; while a loss would only serve to add fuel to the fire from those declaring Thomas Frank is not the kind of manager this club needs. Spurs have been fantastic away from home. Can they nick a win here in their biggest match of the season thus far?
To dare is to do.
COYS!
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How to Watch
Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Emirates Stadium, London, UK
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. ET, 4:30 p.m. UK
TV: Not televised in USA, Sky Sports Premier League (UK). Check international listings at livesoccertv.com
Streaming: Peacock
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