• Arsenal recovers from an early setback to defeat Tottenham 2-1.
• The victory reignites Arsenal's title hopes, narrowing the gap to Liverpool.
• Leandro Trossard scores the decisive goal just before the break.
• Tottenham's poor form continues, leaving them in 13th place in the league.
• This marks Arsenal's first win in four matches across all competitions.

In a thrilling North London derby on January 15, 2025, Arsenal rallied back from an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over their bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium. With this win, Arsenal moved within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool, who drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest prior to the match ([Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/1/15/arsenal-2-1-tottenham-hotspur-premier-league-match-report)).

The match began on a sour note for Arsenal as Son Heung-min scored a deflected volley in the 25th minute, leaving them trailing in front of their home crowd. However, manager Mikel Arteta's side demonstrated remarkable resilience, *equalizing just before the half-time whistle*. This came after arrows of frustration when a corner awarded to Arsenal was deemed a mistake, yet the home team capitalized on their luck. Declan Rice's delivery from the corner caused confusion for Tottenham’s debutant goalkeeper, Antonin Kinsky, allowing Gabriel's header to deflect off Tottenham's Dominic Solanke, ensuring a level pegging ([Reuters](http://reuters.com/sports/soccer/trossard-seals-derby-win-arsenal-over-tottenham-2025-01-15/)).

Buoyed by their equalizer, Arsenal quickly seized the lead just minutes later, with Leandro Trossard striking decisively after a smooth assist from Martin Odegaard. This goal not only capped a well-executed turnaround but also marked Arsenal’s third consecutive victory against Tottenham—a significant achievement given their recent struggles earlier in the season, including a League Cup defeat to Newcastle and an early exit from the FA Cup ([Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/1/15/arsenal-2-1-tottenham-hotspur-premier-league-match-report)).

Arteta praised his players for their *intensity and attitude*, remarking, "We created an unbelievable atmosphere," following the match. Meanwhile, Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglou, acknowledged the shortcomings of his team, lamenting their passive performance, particularly in the first half, stating they were "nowhere near the level we needed to be in such a big game" ([Reuters](http://reuters.com/sports/soccer/trossard-seals-derby-win-arsenal-over-tottenham-2025-01-15/)).

Despite dominant spells and chances to extend their lead, Arsenal could not add further goals, with a close call near the end as Pedro Porro struck the post for Tottenham. Nevertheless, the win marked a crucial turning point for Arsenal, keeping their ambitions alive in the Premier League as they prepare to chase Liverpool in the coming matches.

As the season progresses, both teams will need to find consistency, with Arsenal's recent string of good performances providing a hopeful outlook, while Tottenham continues to seek answers to their ongoing struggles in league competition.

For full details, visit the articles from [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/1/15/arsenal-2-1-tottenham-hotspur-premier-league-match-report) and [Reuters](http://reuters.com/sports/soccer/trossard-seals-derby-win-arsenal-over-tottenham-2025-01-15/).