# Reliving the Thrilling 4-4 Draw Between Arsenal and Tottenham
The north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham is always a highly anticipated match. But the 4-4 draw between the two sides in October 2008 was especially memorable. It featured stunning goals, calamitous mistakes, and late, late drama.
## Arsenal Take the Lead
The match got off to a thrilling start when Arsenal took the lead in the sixth minute. A cross from Theo Walcott was met by Emmanuel Adebayor, who headed the ball past Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes.
## Tottenham Fight Back
Tottenham fought back and equalized in the 18th minute. Aaron Lennon’s shot was parried by Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia, but Robbie Keane was on hand to finish from close range.
The visitors then took the lead in the 25th minute when Jermaine Jenas’s shot from outside the box found its way into the back of the net.
## Arsenal Retake the Lead
Arsenal responded almost immediately, with Adebayor heading in his second goal of the game just two minutes later.
The Gunners then took the lead again in the 39th minute when Walcott’s shot from outside the box flew past Gomes.
## Tottenham Level Again
Tottenham refused to give up and equalized again in the 57th minute. Keane’s shot was saved by Almunia, but substitute Darren Bent was on hand to tap in the rebound.
The drama didn’t stop there, as Tottenham took the lead for a third time in the 65th minute. Keane’s shot from outside the box flew past Almunia and into the back of the net.
## Late Drama
The match seemed to be heading for a dramatic finish, but Arsenal had other ideas. In the 90th minute, substitute Nicklas Bendtner scored a stunning equalizer to make it 4-4.
The match ended with both sides sharing the points, but it will be remembered for years to come as one of the most thrilling north London derbies ever.
## Watch Highlights on Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2 This Weekend
If you want to relive this classic match, you can watch highlights on Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2 this weekend. Don’t miss out on this chance to see one of the greatest north London derbies ever!