Arsenal fans are in high spirits as they celebrate the earliest St Totteringham's Day in history, a tradition marking when Arsenal secures a higher league position than their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. This celebration comes in the wake of Tottenham's disappointing 2-1 defeat against Fulham, where Spurs struggled to find their rhythm away from home. With this loss, Spurs will now officially finish the season below Arsenal, an achievement that hasn’t happened this early in the football season for the Gunners.

The match saw Fulham take the lead with Harry Wilson's opening goal, quickly followed by a second from former Arsenal player Alex Iwobi. Despite an effort from Richarlison to restore some hope for Tottenham in the second half, the team was unable to turn the match around. This defeat is particularly impactful given the intense rivalry between the teams, and its implications stretch beyond just the league standings; it marks a significant psychological blow for Spurs during a challenging season.

As Arsenal fans revel in their team's success and their rivals' downfall, the situation underscores a crucial turning point in the current Premier League season. With Spurs now facing a gap of 32 points behind Arsenal and only ten games left in the season, the dynamics of North London football have shifted dramatically, creating an opportunity for Arsenal to solidify their dominance in the league and continue celebrating their current form.