Arsenal confirmed their position above Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League table on 1 March, marking the earliest arrival of the unofficial St Totteringham's Day. The mathematical certainty follows Arsenal's 2-0 victory against West Ham United and Tottenham's 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest, according to the Premier League.
Arsenal currently lead the table with 72 points after 27 matches. Tottenham remain on 36 points with 11 fixtures remaining. Because Spurs can only reach a maximum of 69 points, they cannot overtake their North London rivals this season. The previous record for the earliest confirmation was held by the 2003-04 side, who achieved the feat on 13 March, per Sky Sports.
Mikel Arteta's squad has secured a top-four finish as a result of the points gap. The club now focuses on the title race against Manchester City. Tottenham continue to compete for European qualification places, according to The Guardian. This result marks the third consecutive season that Arsenal have finished ahead of their local rivals.
