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Micky van de Ven felt the fans ‘kept standing behind us’ as Arsenal eventually took the north London derby honours on Sunday.

The atmosphere crackled before kick-off and was there again at the end of the first half as Randal Kolo Muani’s fine strike levelled the score at 1-1 and something special looked on. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be as Viktor Gyokeres fired home two minutes into the second half, Eberechi Eze added his second for 3-1 and Gyokeres added the fourth in added time.

Micky, wearing the armband in Cuti Romero’s absence, told SPURSPLAY afterwards. “The fans were unbelievable today and I have to give credit to them for the full 90 minutes. I know it's also a really tough situation for them, but they kept standing behind us today.

“It was really important for us, and I think we felt it as well. We wanted to do everything to give them something back but, unfortunately, we couldn't do that today.”

Reflecting on the 90 minutes, Micky added: “It was a really tough game. I think in the first half we were going into half-time with 1-1 and I think there's a good feeling from our side. Obviously, we suffered again, didn't play really bad, but then we came out in the second half, they scored after two minutes and after that it was really tough.”

It's quiz time! Randal Kolo Muani's strike against Arsenal saw him become the 51st different Spurs player to score at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but can you name them all?

Since our 62,850-seater stadium opened in N17 in April, 2019, 51 different players have scored for us in Lilywhite at our stunning home. But can you name those goalscorers?

Well that is the challenge we're proposing to you!

To take on the challenge, click the green 'Play Quiz' button below to get started before inputting your answers in the box titled 'enter player'.

You will have 15 minutes to name as many of the 51 players as you can. To help, the amount of goals they have scored at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium plus the country they are from are listed either side of their relevant answer box.

Helpful tip: If the player you are guessing has a multiple word surname, such as 'Giovani dos Santos', just type in the final word, ie. Santos, to score the point. For players with double-barrelled surnames, such as 'Cameron Carter-Vickers', you need to write the full surname, ie. Carter-Vickers.

Best of luck!

Name our 51 goalscorers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Igor Tudor said he ‘saw something’ in terms of foundations to build on but took a realistic view of our 4-1 loss against Arsenal in his first game in charge on Sunday.

There were certainly signs something special could be on the cards in this latest north London derby when Randal Kolo Muani levelled Eberechi Eze’s opener within two minutes to take us into half-time level.

However, hopes of a second half to remember were quickly dashed by Viktor Gyokeres’ strike for 2-1 two minutes into the second half. Eze and Goykeres added a second each as the Gunners ran out 4-1 winners.

Speaking to us after his first taste of matchday in N17 and the NLD, Igor said: “I saw something, but there is still a lot of work to do. There are too many problems for this kind of team, so we need to keep working from tomorrow, from Tuesday, more than we did until now. At this moment, this is how it is. So, this kind of team, it’s too much at this moment to play against them.”

Asked about his first experience in the stadium, he said: “It was amazing. I feel the good energy, so that's why we are all sad. I'm sad because we couldn't do better performance. They (the fans) want it, we want it, we tried, but in this moment we are not able to do better.”

The north London derby ended in disappointment as Arsenal left N17 with all three points on Sunday afternoon.

Although Randal Kolo Muani scored his first Premier League goal just two minutes after Eberechi Eze’s opener for the visitors, the Gunners scored three unanswered goals in the second half – Eze on target again and Viktor Gyokeres with a brace – to wrap up the win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and repeat the 4-1 defeat they inflicted on us at the Emirates earlier in the season.

The stadium was absolutely rocking as the game got underway, even more than usual for this fixture it seemed, with so much riding on it for both teams. Arsenal made the brighter start as we moved into a low block in the opening stages, with the first chance just three minutes in when Gyokeres’ header hit Radu Dragusin in front of goal and the Romania international cleared his lines.

Shortly after, Guglielmo Vicario had to race off his line to head away from Bukayo Saka, with Leandro Trossard’s subsequent ball forwards needing to be stopped on the line by Dragusin. Gyokeres then fizzed just wide with a right-foot curler in seven minutes as we continued to weather the early storm.

Arsenal’s first corner on 17 minutes almost broke the deadlock as Gyokeres won the back-post header only for William Saliba to glance wide from eight yards out, while they did open the scoring shortly after the half hour mark as the game exploded into life. Saka was extremely lucky to get past Pape Matar Sarr down near the goal-line but once he was free, his low cut-back bounced up for Eze to volley home past Vicario.

The visitors’ joy was short-lived though as we responded almost immediately, Declan Rice dispossessed by Kolo Muani deep in Arsenal territory and the France international striker advanced into the box before sliding a low shot under David Raya to spark wild celebrations inside the stadium.

Back came the Gunners though and they almost regained the lead on 37 minutes when Saka latched onto a long pass from Piero Hincapie only for Vicario to stand tall to deny him, a huge save. And four minutes later, Trossard’s low angled drive flicked off the boot of Yves Bissouma as it drifted inches past the far post. We went through eight minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half after an early issue with the communications set-up for the officiating team but went into the break all square and with everything to play for.

We were quickly on the front foot after the break, just 23 seconds gone when Xavi Simons forced Raya into a fine saving diving to his right. But just a minute later, the visitors were ahead after Jurrien Timber drilled a pass in to the feet of Gyokeres who took a touch and hit a fierce 20-yard drive past Vicario. We had the ball in the net in the 52nd minute, Kolo Muani converting Conor Gallagher’s cross but his slight push on Gabriel was deemed enough of an offence to rule the goal out. It was end-to-end at that stage, with Vicario making an excellent save to deny Saka before Arsenal added a third when Saka’s initial effort was blocked by Micky van de Ven, the loose ball hitting Joao Palhinha and falling perfectly for Eze to convert for 3-1 with 61 minutes gone.

That was a real blow which took the wind out of our sails and for the next 25 minutes, we struggled to make much headway in attacking areas. We brought on Dominic Solanke, the returning Richarlison and Mathys Tel to try to find a way to goal, but it wasn’t until the 84th minute before a big chance came our way. Djed Spence hit a low cross in from the right, Richarlison’s flick went through the legs of Raya but the Arsenal goalkeeper somehow got back to claw the ball off the goal-line and away to safety. Instead, the last word went to the visitors. Spence lost the ball mid-way inside our half and it was played quickly up to Gyokeres, who held off Archie Gray and beat Vicario from 10 yards out.

Our Adobe Women’s FA Cup journey resumes with a trip to London City Lionesses in the fifth round on Monday evening.

We booked our spot at this stage of the competition after a 3-0 victory over Leicester City at Brisbane Road last month, while London City produced a 1-0 win at Women’s Super League 2 side Sunderland.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of our FA Cup clash…

What time does the match start?

We get underway at 7.30pm UK time.

How can I watch the game?

The match will be televised live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+.

As ever, our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app will bring you full live text throughout the game as well, ensuring you won’t miss any of the action.

Video highlights will be available on club channels on Tuesday at midday.

What is the team news?

Charlotte Grant is back in contention for Monday night’s visit to Hayes Lane after recovering from a lengthy spell on the sidelines with injury.

Drew Spence remains unavailable as she serves her final game of her three-match suspension.

Luana Buhler, Jess Naz, Ella Morris and Maite Oroz remain long-term absentees.

Who is the referee?

Ryan Atkin will take charge of the clash at Hayes Lane.

He will be assisted by Isabel Chaplin and Nicoleta Bria, with Michael Butcher as the fourth official.

What kit colours will the teams be wearing?

London City Lionesses will be wearing their all-home strip, consisting of light blue shirts, black shorts and black socks.

We’ll be wearing our third kit for the encounter in Bromley, featuring vibrant yellow shirt with blue detailing, yellow shorts and yellow socks.

What will the weather be like?

The day is set to start as cloudy with outbreaks of rain and is expected to remain overcast throughout the evening and up until kick-off. Temperatures at around 11 degrees.

We can now confirm the starting XI and substitutes for our Premier League encounter with Arsenal as Igor Tudor takes charge of his first game as Head Coach.

Naming his first team as our new boss, Igor has selected to make two changes to the team that started our last outing against Newcastle United.

Joao Palhinha comes back into the side, replacing the injured Wilson Odobert who will miss the rest of the season with a ACL injury.

Meanwhile, Randal Kolo Muani returns to the starting XI for the first time since our 2-2 draw with Manchester City at the start of the month. Dominic Solanke begins the game amongst our substitutes after suffering a throat problem.

Richarlison is also named amongst our substitutes for the north London derby, marking his first appearance in a matchday squad since our FA Cup third round meeting with Aston Villa last month in which he was forced off with injury,.

Young striker James Wilson - an arrival earlier this month on loan from Hearts - is also named in a senior matchday squad for the first time as he is also amongst our substitutes. He scored his first goal in Lilywhite in Friday night's 4-1 victory for the Under-21s over Norwich City.

Starting XI: Vicario, Dragusin, Palhinha, Xavi, Bissouma, Gray, Gallagher, Spence, Sarr, van de Ven (c), Kolo Muani.

Substitutes: Austin, Richarlison, Tel, Solanke, Souza, Olusesi, Williams-Barnett, Rowswell, Wilson.

On-loan Yusuf Akhamrich once again starred for Bristol Rovers on Saturday afternoon, notching a goal and assist to help his side to a 3-1 home win over Grimsby Town in League Two.

The 20-year-old Academy product set up team-mate Joe Quigley to put the hosts 2-0 up inside just seven minutes at the Memorial Stadium before adding his own name to the scoresheet on 63 minutes, rolling a low shot into the corner of the net to complete the scoring after Andy Cook had pulled one back for the visitors. Kofi Balmer was responsible for Rovers’ opener.

Yusuf was withdrawn on the 90-minute mark to another warm reception from the hosts’ supporters.

His goal was his fourth since linking up with Bristol Rovers in January. After scoring twice on his full debut against Newport County on the last day of last month, he swiftly followed that up by scoring his side’s opener on their way to a 2-0 home victory over Walsall on 3 February.

Yusuf’s Development Squad team-mate Alfie Dorrington also registered an assist in League Two on Saturday, the defender teeing up Salford City team-mate Zach Awe to net their side’s second goal in an eventual 3-2 defeat at Cheltenham Town.

Jamie Carr reflects on our U18s' 1-0 win over Fulham

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Igor Tudor takes charge of his first game as our Head Coach in Sunday’s north London derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of our latest battle with rivals Arsenal...

What time does the match start?

We get underway at 4.30pm UK time.

How can I watch the game?

The match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Supporters based overseas should check our Spurs on TV page for broadcast listings in your region.

Our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app will once again bring you full live text and audio commentary throughout the game, while video highlights will be available across club channels from two hours after the full-time whistle. A full match replay will then be available on SPURSPLAY from midnight.

What is the team news?

Dominic Solanke is expected to be fit to face the Gunners after a brief illness earlier in the week.

Cristian Romero serves the second match of his suspension after being sent off against Manchester United, but Head Coach Igor doesn’t expect any of our long-term absentees to return for this game.

On Arsenal’s side, Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz will be assessed, but Mikel Merino remains out.

Who is the referee?

Peter Bankes will referee the derby, assisted by Eddie Smart and Blake Antrobus.

The fourth official is scheduled to be Sam Barrott, with Darren England and assistant Tim Wood in charge of VAR.

Which kit colours will the teams be wearing?

It’s the usual home derby day colours on Sunday – we’ll be in Lilywhite shirts, navy blue shorts and white socks, while Arsenal will wear red shirts with white sleeves, white shorts and red socks.

Our goalkeeper will be in blue, with theirs in yellow.

How can I get the matchday programme?

Another jam-packed issue of our official matchday programme will be on sale at the game on Sunday, including a main feature interview with Micky van de Ven. Priced at the usual £4, it’ll be on sale from various points around the stadium, while copies can also be ordered online here for delivery direct to your door.

What will the weather be like?

After some rainfall earlier in the day, it’s set to be dry and bright for the game on Sunday, with temperatures at around 13 degrees.

What is the travel information?

If you’re coming to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to watch the match live in person, the latest travel information can be found here.