Welcome back to the Soul of Sport. For the latest episode of the series, ANDY HOOPER travelled to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to get a fan’s perspective on one of English football’s most highly-anticipated clashes, the north London derby.
Supporters from both sides of the divide flocked to witness a game that brought with it potentially significant consequences for both teams as Spurs attempted to bolster their Champions League ambitions whilst putting a dent in Arsenal’s title hopes.
Ultimately though, it was the red half that won out on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side raced into the lead thanks to an own goal from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, before Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz gave the visitors a comfortable lead heading into the interval.
Since arriving at Tottenham last summer, Ange Postecoglou has been nothing if not entertaining and his team ensured the game had its fair share of drama with late goals from Cristian Romero and Son Heung-min producing a thrilling, albeit consolatory conclusion to the action before the final whistle.
Our cameraman captured the action using Nikon Z8 and Z9 cameras with 24-70mm and 70-200 lenses.
![Arsenal supporters were treated to a thrilling display against their bitter rivals in Sunday's north London derby](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/00/84200279-0-image-a-53_1714347312871.jpg)
Arsenal supporters were treated to a thrilling display against their bitter rivals in Sunday’s north London derby
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![Supporters made their allegiances clear ahead of a clash that had pivotal implication for both team's campaigns](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/00/84200275-0-image-a-54_1714347317325.jpg)
Supporters made their allegiances clear ahead of a clash that had pivotal implication for both team’s campaigns
![But it was the red side of north London that would rejoice when their team took an early lead in the derby](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/00/84200273-0-image-a-55_1714347324388.jpg)
But it was the red side of north London that would rejoice when their team took an early lead in the derby
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![A Cristian Romero superfan paid homage to the Argentine as he celebrated turning 26 on Saturday by getting on the scoresheet](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/00/84200271-0-image-a-56_1714347330469.jpg)
A Cristian Romero superfan paid homage to the Argentine as he celebrated turning 26 on Saturday by getting on the scoresheet
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![The home fans had their scarves at the ready as their rollercoaster maiden campaign under Ange Postecoglou continues](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/00/84200267-0-image-a-58_1714347343603.jpg)
The home fans had their scarves at the ready as their rollercoaster maiden campaign under Ange Postecoglou continues
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![The Gunners faithful claimed bragging rights as their side wasted little time taking the lead from a set-piece in the early going](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/00/84200261-0-image-a-61_1714347356240.jpg)
The Gunners faithful claimed bragging rights as their side wasted little time taking the lead from a set-piece in the early going
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![Bukayo Saka continued the recent trend of players cutting holes in their socks, with the trend increasing popular among Premier League stars](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/00/84200255-0-image-a-64_1714347388577.jpg)
Bukayo Saka continued the recent trend of players cutting holes in their socks, with the trend increasing popular among Premier League stars
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![Martin Odegaard roused his troops as they clung on to their lead against the resurgent hosts in the closing stages](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/00/84200253-0-image-a-65_1714347395155.jpg)
Martin Odegaard roused his troops as they clung on to their lead against the resurgent hosts in the closing stages
![A young supporter made his feelings regarding Tottenham's noisy neighbours clear during the clash on Sunday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/00/84200249-0-image-a-67_1714347404521.jpg)
A young supporter made his feelings regarding Tottenham’s noisy neighbours clear during the clash on Sunday
![The feelings found within the passionate rivalry were clearly mutual among some of the Arsenal fans in attendance](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/00/84200291-0-image-a-81_1714348719372.jpg)
The feelings found within the passionate rivalry were clearly mutual among some of the Arsenal fans in attendance
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![Heung-min Son remains one of the most popular players in the Premier League with a legion of devoted supporters](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/00/84200243-0-image-a-69_1714347414306.jpg)
Heung-min Son remains one of the most popular players in the Premier League with a legion of devoted supporters
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![Nearly a year since his £100m move to Bayern Munich, Harry Kane's legacy at Spurs still looms large on matchdays](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/00/84200241-0-image-a-70_1714347421189.jpg)
Nearly a year since his £100m move to Bayern Munich, Harry Kane’s legacy at Spurs still looms large on matchdays
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![The emotion could not be confined to the 63,000-seat stadium as fans massed outside following the full-time whistle](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/00/84200231-0-image-a-73_1714347434418.jpg)
The emotion could not be confined to the 63,000-seat stadium as fans massed outside following the full-time whistle
![Arsenal fans couldn't help but poke fun at their rivals as Mikel Arteta's side further increased the gap between the two clubs](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/29/00/84200295-0-image-a-79_1714348669798.jpg)
Arsenal fans couldn’t help but poke fun at their rivals as Mikel Arteta’s side further increased the gap between the two clubs