Roy Keane aims a dig at Arsenal after Tottenham win the Europa League

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·22 Mei 2025

Roy Keane aims a dig at Arsenal after Tottenham win the Europa League

While Arsenal have concluded another season without silverware, their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur celebrated a major triumph last night, lifting the Europa League title.

There had been a point during the semi-final stages of the European competitions where the prospect of three London clubs reaching the finals of each UEFA club tournament was a real possibility. However, that scenario did not materialise, as Arsenal were eliminated from the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain. Tottenham and Chelsea, meanwhile, progressed to the finals of the Europa League and the UEFA Conference League, respectively.

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Spurs End Trophy Drought and Secure Champions League Return

Tottenham’s victory came against Manchester United, who were considered favourites going into the match. The win not only secured them the Europa League trophy but also guaranteed their return to the Champions League next season. In doing so, Spurs ended a 17-year wait for a major honour, a feat that has granted them bragging rights in North London for at least the next 12 months.

The result has inevitably drawn comparisons between the two North London clubs, especially in light of Arsenal’s continued wait for a trophy. With Spurs now holding silverware, the pressure will be on Arsenal to deliver tangible success next season.

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Pundit Reaction and Perspective

Speaking on punditry duty during the match, Roy Keane offered his thoughts on the significance of Tottenham’s achievement. As quoted by the Daily Mail, he remarked:

‘Spurs have won more than Arsenal this season.

When you think of the clubs out there, Spurs get criticised as much as anyone.

They certainly were not Spursy. They defended really well, their attacking play wasn’t great but it doesn’t really matter.

For all the critics over the past few years, we’ve said they’ve got a lovely stadium but it’s all about winning trophies.’

While some may argue that Spurs have had a better season simply due to this trophy win, such assessments remain subjective. Arsenal’s domestic and European campaigns demonstrated progress in several areas, but the absence of silverware continues to cast a shadow over the season’s achievements.

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