Tottenham 0-3 Arsenal: Women’s Super League – as it happened

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Thanks for tuning in to this North London derby. Arsenal came out on top with a dominant display, defeating Spurs 3-0 and taking the bragging rights. For a full summary of the match, check out the report below. But the football action doesn't stop here—Chelsea will be facing Manchester City at Stamford Bridge at 5:30 PM GMT. We'll begin our coverage for that match in just over 30 minutes. Hope to see you there!

Frida Maanum, who was named Player of the Match, shared with the BBC: "This match is very important for us, for Arsenal, and for the fans. It's truly great to showcase our dominance in London."

“They had a significant influence today, and you can notice that throughout all the games this season, substitutes consistently leave their mark.”

"We're currently concentrating on one game at a time, having a great experience with Renee, and we'll just wait and see what unfolds."

Alessia Russo shared with the BBC, “Today was a huge moment for us. Not only does it mark progress in the league, but it’s also the North London derby. I’m feeling great and really having a wonderful time.”

"I feel like we're feeling a bit more at ease now. Renee Slegers has given us a bit more leeway."

The Arsenal team links arms and sprints toward the thousands of traveling supporters in the stands. There’s an incredible show of backing for the Gunners.

After that defeat, Tottenham is still in seventh place. They are four points clear of the relegation zone.

Arsenal Dominates Tottenham 3-0 Full-Time

Arsenal showcased their strength in the first half, netting impressive goals from Russo and Maanum. Although Spurs began the second half with some energy, they struggled to break through Arsenal's solid defense. Their hopes were dashed when Blackstenius found the back of the net. The Gunners stay in fourth place and continue to maintain an unbeaten record under interim coach Slegers.

In the 90+3 minute mark, Arsenal nearly made a breakthrough with a beautiful pass into the box. However, Tottenham did a great job of marking their opponents closely, preventing them from finding the room to take a shot.

In the 90th minute and one second, the referee has indicated that four additional minutes will be played. Catley receives a yellow card for delaying the game.

90 minutes in: It seems like the Spurs are eager for this match to come to an end. They’re managing to string a few passes together, but Arsenal quickly regains possession after just a couple. To be frank, they appear worn out. The BBC has chosen Maanum as the standout player of the match.

88 minutes in: Buhler is limping and holding her ankle after a challenge. It seems she's trying to shake it off, so she's decided to stay on the field.

86 minutes in: There's another yellow card, this time shown to Summanen for a foul on Cooney-Cross. The final 10 minutes of the match are heating up. Arsenal is making a substitution, bringing Wubben-Moy on to replace McCabe. Spurs are also making a double substitution, with Vinberg and Gunning-Williams coming in for Naz and Raso.

84 minutes: Williamson is on the ground after making a tackle, but she's fine to carry on playing.

82 minutes: Cooney-Cross made a significant tackle on Nilden, but the referee decided against issuing a card. After reviewing the replay, it’s clear that she made the correct call.

80 minutes into the match, Cooney-Cross receives a yellow card for a foul on Spence. The home team is awarded a free kick, but since it's in their own half, they'll need to start from deep in their territory. Arsenal substitutes Caldentey for Kafaji, while Tottenham replaces Spence with Thomas.

78 minutes: Cooney-Cross takes a powerful shot from her own half when she notices Spencer slightly out of position, but the attempt doesn't pose any challenge for the goalkeeper.

76 minutes: Summanen passes the ball to Spence, who takes a quick shot, but Van Domselaar anticipates it perfectly and makes the save.

74 minutes: It's got to be incredibly frustrating for Spurs supporters to see this. Tottenham had a lackluster first half, but showed more promise in the second, yet they’re still letting goals slip through. They do have an opportunity now since McCabe committed a foul and awarded them a free kick.

72 minutes in: Tottenham's lackluster performance allows Blackstenius to seize a stray ball, but she makes a poor choice, resulting in the opportunity going to waste. Mead must be incredibly frustrated since she had plenty of open space.

71 minutes: The atmosphere in the stadium intensifies as Naz makes her way into the box, but her cross is intercepted and Arsenal swiftly moves on the attack. The ball reaches Blackstenius, but she gets pushed off it. The play is back and forth.

69 minutes into the match: A number of Tottenham supporters are starting to exit the stadium following the third goal. The camera then shifts to show Arsenal fans joyfully waving their scarves in celebration. Tottenham substitute Hunt is replaced by Ahtinen.

I believe it was her third attempt that resulted in a goal, and her second try went over the crossbar. Blackstenius received the pass and found herself in a one-on-one situation with Spencer, easily slotting the ball into the bottom right corner. At this point, it seems like the game is decided.

Arsenal Triumphs 3-0 Over Tottenham!

65 minutes in: Arsenal brings on Mead and Blackstenius, substituting Russo and Foord.

63 minutes in: Russo attempts to pass the ball to McCabe, but she doesn't make a play for it since she realizes she's offside. If her timing had been better, that could have easily led to the third goal.

61 minutes in, the fans seem to be growing impatient as Arsenal spends a lot of time in midfield, facing little pressure from Spurs. They finally make their way into the penalty area, with Russo delivering a cross to Foord, who is unable to score from a difficult position at a tight angle.

59 min: Arsenal launches a smooth attack with quick one-two combinations. Raso manages to fend off the initial opportunity, but Arsenal continues to press forward relentlessly.

At the 57-minute mark, the Spurs regain possession, and everything seems to be working well for them except for their finishing touch. They manage to get the ball to Naz, but unfortunately, she is flagged for offside.

56 minutes in: Foord collides with Neville, and her Tottenham teammates rush over to see if she's alright, confirming she doesn’t require any medical attention. As a result of the foul, Spurs earn a free kick, and the set piece is well taken, but Walti manages to clear it for a corner. England takes charge of the corner, but the cross fails to meet expectations.

54 minutes into the match: Hunt receives a yellow card for tugging on an opponent's shirt, giving Arsenal a free kick in a favorable spot. McCabe steps up to take the kick once more, but it's much like her previous attempts throughout the game—directly aimed at Spencer, who easily gathers the ball.

52 minutes in: Spurs executed a stunning play, but Cooney-Cross intercepted Nilden's pass back into the center. They’re pushing hard and seem more likely to find the net. If they manage to score next, this derby is bound to heat up.

50 minutes in: Naz makes a run down the right, but the crowd is not pleased as Catley goes down, resulting in a free kick that lets Arsenal clear the danger. However, the home team quickly regains possession. It’s been an energetic start to the second half for Spurs, but they must take advantage of this momentum.

49 minutes: Foord makes a strong dash, but Hunt defends effectively, ensuring that the pass ends up with a Spurs player.

47 minutes: Tottenham is dominating possession at the start of the second half, but they haven't created any significant opportunities yet.

Tottenham Trails Arsenal 0-2 At Halftime

Will Spurs be able to make a comeback, or will Arsenal claim the upper hand? Stay tuned to find out. Cooney-Cross is coming on for Arsenal, taking Little's place.

Here’s an update from other areas of the sport:

In another match in the league, Brighton triumphed over West Ham with a score of 3-2, thanks to Fran Kirby, who netted the decisive goal late in the game. Although Katrina Gorry managed to bring the Hammers back into the game with two goals within five minutes, it was Kirby who emerged as the hero for the Seagulls.

Half-Time: Arsenal Leads Tottenham 2-0

Spurs had a surprising beginning, giving up a goal just two minutes in, thanks to Russo, and Maanum quickly added another one. However, Tottenham started to find their rhythm, with a fantastic opportunity for England that led to an impressive save by Van Domselaar. There's still everything to fight for.

In the 45th minute plus three minutes of stoppage time, McCabe commits a foul, resulting in a free kick. The subsequent play leads to a corner for Spurs. Summanen takes the corner kick, but it goes over the crossbar.

In the 45th minute plus 2, McCabe attempts a free kick, but his effort is lackluster and easily handled by Spencer.

At 45 minutes plus 1, Bartrip manages to clear the ball, resulting in another corner for Arsenal. The camera made it seem like the ball was headed for her own goal, but it went wide instead. The corner is taken quickly; McCabe sends a cross into the box, but Nilden manages to deflect it out for a throw-in. Shortly after, Raso trips Fox, leading to a free kick for the opposing team. The referee has indicated that there will be two additional minutes of play.

44 minutes: The game has slowed down for the moment, with both teams exchanging possession but neither creating a solid opportunity for a shot.

At the 42-minute mark, Caldentey lined up for the free kick, but it went straight to Spencer, who made a straightforward save.

40 min: Spence handles the ball while trying to block a cross, resulting in a free kick for the opposing team. She gets a bit fortunate because she's already received a yellow card, but the referee decides not to issue her a second one.

39 minutes: Tottenham experienced a brief moment of positivity for a minute or two, but they've started to retreat as Arsenal takes control of the game.

At the 37-minute mark, England takes a corner kick that is well executed, but the goalkeeper punches it away. They attempt to deliver the ball once more, but Fox clears it out for another corner. There was a call for a penalty from Spurs due to a foul in the box, but the referee decides against it. The corner is taken, and Naz tries a shot, but Van Domselaar makes a straightforward save.

36 minutes: Van Domselaar made an incredible save—what a moment! Spence picked off a pass and quickly transferred it to England, who fired a powerful shot at the net. However, the goalkeeper managed to tip it over the crossbar. A corner kick is on the way.

At the 35-minute mark, Raso applies significant pressure on Van Domselaar, who barely manages to get the ball away. There’s some follow-up pressure from Spurs, but Arsenal manages to clear the danger. The teams trade possession for a bit, and then Spurs earn a free kick, giving them a chance to reset after the intense pressure.