The North London derby is the name of the association football local derby between two North London based teams – Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. Both Arsenal and Tottenham (often referred to by their nickname, Spurs) fans have recognized each other as rivals.
Read more about North London Derby: History, Fans, Cup Semi-finals and Title Deciders, Statistics and Records, Crossing The Divide, Clubs' Honours
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