Arsenal: five memorable North London derby matches

Arsenal: Five memorable north London derby matches

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's L to R Jose Antonio Reyes, Robert Pires ,Ashley Cole, Edu and Thierry Henry celebrates winning the 2003/2004 Football Premier League after drawing 2-2 with Tottenham in their Premier League clash at White Hart Lane in north London, 25 April 2004. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN - - No telcos,website use to description of license with FAPL on, www.faplweb.com - - (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) /

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This one ended in a 2-2 draw. While not the most exciting contest, it’s remembered fondly by Arsenal fans for its significance.

The Gunners went in to this match knowing that just one point would be enough to officially see them crowned Premier League champions.

Patrick Vieira and Robert Pires gave Arsenal a two goal cushion heading in to the half time interval.

Jamie Redknapp got Tottenham back in to the match with a goal in the 61st minute.

A foul by Arsenal keeper Jehns Lehmann on Spurs’ striker Robbie Keane led to a stoppage time penalty. Tottenham fans celebrated as Keane gave the home side a share of the points.

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It was a moral victory of sorts for Spurs, but it was the Arsenal fans celebrating at the end as the draw gave them the one point needed to secure the title.

Tomorrow we’ll give Tottenham fans a chance to relive their club’s top 5 north London derby matches.

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