In a nail-biting encounter at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal secured a 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup fourth round on January 15, 2025. Mikel Arteta’s side showcased their aggressive playing style with goals from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Eddie Nketiah. The Gunners displayed their tenacity, responding to an early goal from Tottenham’s Richarlison, and then equalizing through Martinelli’s strike just before half-time. Antonio Conte’s Tottenham fought valiantly with a late effort from Harry Kane, but ultimately fell short. Arteta praised his team, stating, “The character showed today was incredible. We needed to respond after going behind and the lads did that brilliantly.” Postecoglou’s Tottenham, although defeated, demonstrated a strong performance and were proactive in their approach, with standout contributions from Son Heung-min and Cristian Romero. This victory places Arsenal firmly in the next round of the prestigious tournament as they continue to chase silverware this season.
