What is St Totteringham's Day? Arsenal vs Tottenham finishing position battle explained

After a few years in which the balance of power in north London shifted, Arsenal have re-established their position as the dominant side in this part of England's capital.

The Gunners finished behind fierce rivals Tottenham for six consecutive seasons before their surprise title tilt in 2022/23 saw them come second in the Premier League, well clear of Spurs down in eighth.

Arsenal have mounted a stronger bid to win the league for the first time in 20 years this season, and ahead of the latest derby meeting at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 28, they were already 17 points ahead of an improving Spurs back in fifth place.

This meant that the latest derby day was also St. Totteringham's Day. If you have little or no idea what that means, then read on — particularly if you're an Arsenal fan.

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Finishing above Tottenham had been a formality for much of Arsenal's recent history, even reaching the point that Arsenal supporters have invented a holiday to mark the occasion.

The Gunners celebrate St. Totteringham's Day, historically in April or May. It marks the day in the league season when it becomes mathematically impossible for Tottenham to finish above Arsenal.

Before Tottenham vs. Arsenal on April 28, 2024, the Gunners had taken 77 points from 34 league games of the 2023/24 season. Spurs, meanwhile, were on 60 points, having played 32 matches. That meant it was still possible for Ange Postecoglou's team to finish above Arsenal, provided that they won the derby and all their other remaining games while hoping the Gunners lost theirs.

Any other result, and April 28 would become St. Totteringham's Day for 2024.

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