Top Scorers in North London Derby: Who Scored the Most Goals in Arsenal vs Spurs During EPL Era?

• Former Spurs star Harry Kane scored the most number of goals in the North London derby
• Emmanuel Adebayor is the only other player to score in double figures in this fixture
• Son Heung-min is the only player in the top 5 who will see action this coming Sunday

The North London derby is finally here.

Tottenham and Arsenal will lock horns this coming Sunday in a match that has massive implications when it comes to the title race.

Sports Brief looks at the players with the most goals in this particular fixture during the Premier League era.

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1. Harry Kane

Kane holds the record for most goals scored in the North London derby during the Premier League era, finding the back of the net 14 times during his time with Tottenham, per Statmuse.

He first scored against Arsenal on February 7, 2015, netting a brace in Tottenham's 2-1 win. He scored both of his goals in the second half, including a strike in the 86th minute to erase an early 1-0 deficit.

He scored another double against the Gunners on May 12, 2022, helping Spurs grab the 3-0 victory.

His last goal against Arsenal came on October 1, 2022. He scored Tottenham's lone goal in the 3-1 loss.

2. Emmanuel Adebayor

Adebayor played for Arsenal and Tottenham in his football career, scoring 10 goals for both sides in the North London derby.

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Eight of those goals came in Premier League encounters. He scored six goals for the Gunners in this particular fixture, including a brace in a 3-1 win over Spurs on September 15, 2007.

He joined Tottenham on a loan deal in 2011 and scored twice against the Gunners in the Premier League. His goals came in separate 5-2 losses for Spurs.

3. Robert Pires

Pires is ranked third on the list, scoring eight goals against Tottenham in the North London derby.

He first scored against Spurs in the Premier League on March 31, 2001, netting the opener in Arsenal's 2-0 victory.

His last Premier League goal against Tottenham came on October 29, 2005. He scored in the 77th minute to salvage a 1-1 draw for the Gunners.

4. Son Heung-min

Son is the only player in the top 5 who's still a part of either Arsenal or Tottenham. The Spurs captain has scored six goals against the Gunners in the North London derby.

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He scored twice on September 4, 2023, to help Tottenham record a 2-2 draw against Arsenal in their first league meeting this season, per Sports Mole.

5. Thierry Henry

Henry is tied for fifth on the list, scoring five goals against Tottenham in the North London derby.

He first scored against Spurs in the Premier League on March 19, 2000, netting the match-winner in Arsenal's 2-1 victory.

5. Robin van Persie

Van Persie is tied for fifth on the list, scoring five goals for Arsenal in the North London derby.

The Dutchman's first Premier League goal against Spurs came on October 29, 2008, in a match that finished 4-4.

5. Gareth Bale

Bale also has scored five goals in the North London derby.

His first goal against Arsenal came on September 15, 2007. Tottenham lost that contest 3-1.

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