Harry Kane is prolific in North London derbies but who is the top scorer in Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur matches?

Harry Kane is prolific in North London derbies but who is the top scorer in Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur matches?
Harry Kane will be aiming to equal and potentially surpass a goalscoring record when Tottenham Hotspur travel to Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal.The Spurs striker has seven goals from seven north London derby appearances, including the winner in their last meeting, and can extend that remarkable statistic on Sunday.Harry Kane scored the winner in the last meeting12
Harry Kane scored the winner in the last meeting
But which player is ahead of him in the north london derby scoring charts in the Premier League era? talkSPORT.com takes a look.

7= Theo Walcott (Arsenal) – 4 goals

The forward opened his account in this fixture when he scored the first goal in a 3-3 draw back in 2011. He also netted two well-taken goals in a 5-2 win to inspire a comeback the following season.Theo Walcott scored twice in the 5-2 win over Spurs12
Theo Walcott scored twice in the 5-2 win over Spurs

7=Freddie Ljungberg (Arsenal) – 4 goals

Scored in that famous win for the Gunners back in 2004. Also struck during the title winning season of 2001/02.Ljungberg in action against Spurs in 200412
Ljungberg in action against Spurs in 2004

7=Rafael Van der Vaart (Tottenham) – 4 goals

Endeared himself to the Spurs faithful with three goals against Arsenal in his debut campaign. A brilliant winner in a 2-1 victory the following season was his last derby goal.The Dutchman was a frequent scorer against the Gunners12
The Dutchman was a frequent scorer against the Gunners

7= Patrick Vieira (Arsenal) – 4 goals

The midfielder famously slid in to score in 2004 as Arsenal wrapped up the title at the home of their bitter rivals.Vieira celebrates his strike with Ray Parlour in 200412
Vieira celebrates his strike with Ray Parlour in 2004

7= Ian Wright (Arsenal) –

A confident penalty capped off a wonderful performance from the striker who linked with Dennis Bergkamp to defeat Arsenal in November 1996.Wright battles Sol Campbell in 199612
Wright battles Sol Campbell in 1996

4= Gareth Bale (Tottenham) – 5 goals

The attacker scored a brilliant low free-kick, his second goal for the club, in his first derby appearance in 2007.Bale strikes against Arsenal in 201312
Bale strikes against Arsenal in 2013

4= Robin van Persie (Arsenal) – 5 goals

The Dutchman’s best goal in this clash was his curling effort to complete a remarkable 5-2 win.Robin van Persie scored a stunning goal against Spurs in a 5-2 win12
Robin van Persie scored a stunning goal against Spurs in a 5-2 win

4= Thierry Henry (Arsenal) – 5 goals

Henry netted one of the most famous goals in this fixture, when he burst forward from well inside his own half and after taking on the entire Spurs defence, finished into the corner. Cue extraordinary pitch-length knee slide.Henry scored one of the best goals of his career in this clash12
Henry scored one of the best goals of his career in this clash

2= Robert Pires (Arsenal) – 7 goals

A long-range curler into the corner, calm penalty, dribble and finish, Arsenal’s No.7 went through his full repertoire against Spurs during his six years with Arsenal.Pires showed quick feet to score in a 5-4 win in 200412
Pires showed quick feet to score in a 5-4 win in 2004

2= Harry Kane (Tottenham) – 7 goals

A thorn in the side of Arsenal in recent years, Kane is the only name on this list still with a chance to add to his tally in this meeting and don’t be surprised if he does.Kane scores against Arsenal yet again12
Kane scores against Arsenal yet again

1. Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal, Tottenham) – 8 goals

The towering striker has the distinction of having scored for both clubs in this fixture, but his best will always be that flick and volley at White Hart Lane in 2007.Adebayor celebrates his strike in 200712
Adebayor celebrates his strike in 2007


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