The fiercest. Born from Arsenal's 1913 move to Highbury — 4 miles from White Hart Lane. The 1919 promotion vote still burns. Arsenal have finished above Spurs for 26 straight seasons (St. Totteringham's Day). Famous: winning the league at White Hart Lane (1971, 2004).
1997–2005: The Premier League belonged to these two. Vieira vs Keane. Henry vs Van Nistelrooy. Pizzagate (2004). The 49-game unbeaten run ended at Old Trafford. The FA Cup final penalty shootout (2005).
Abramovich's money changed the London balance. Mourinho called Wenger a 'voyeur' (2005). Drogba scored 13 in 15 vs Arsenal. Chelsea knocked Arsenal out of the 2004 CL quarters. 2019 Europa League final: Chelsea 4-1.