TOTTENHAM DEFEAT ARSENAL 1–0 IN PRE-SEASON NORTH LONDON FRIENDLY

The breakthrough came just before half-time, as Pape Matar Sarr scored in the 45th minute to put Spurs ahead.

That goal proved decisive in a match that saw limited clear-cut opportunities, with both teams locked in a tactical battle. Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur was shown a yellow card in the 36th minute, while Arsenal’s Mikel Merino and Spurs’ Brennan Johnson were also booked during stoppage time.

The fixture served as a valuable test of fitness and tactics for both squads ahead of the new season.

In the end, however, it was Tottenham who claimed the bragging rights in this North London clash.