# Why Tottenham v Arsenal could define their seasons – live on BBC One

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/why-tottenham-v-arsenal-could-define-their-seasons-live-on-bbc-one/
- Published: 2026-10-24T06:02:44+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T07:10:01+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ck240l3n774zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Business, Entertainment, Markets, Sport, TV

## Key points

- Arsenal need goals after a poor start to the WSL season.
- Tottenham have conceded 12 goals in their past two games.
- The north London derby could reset both teams’ campaigns.

## Summary

Saturday’s north London derby could shape the seasons of both Arsenal and Tottenham, with the match live on BBC One. Arsenal are struggling to score despite creating chances, while Tottenham need to respond after two heavy defeats.

Arsenal have five goals from six WSL games and sit eighth, nine points behind the Champions League places; their 5.9% shot conversion rate is the league’s lowest. Tottenham conceded 12 goals in their last two matches after taking 10 points from their first four. Arsenal have won 12 of their 13 WSL meetings, though Spurs earned a goalless draw last season.

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