Who Has Beaten Tottenham the Most?

Tottenham Hotspur is one of England’s most beloved and accomplished football clubs. They’ve got the trophies to prove it, with eight FA Cups, four League Cups, and even a European Cup Winners’ Cup. But let’s be real; they haven’t always had it easy. In fact, some teams seem to have a one-up over Tottenham every time they step onto the pitch. So, who are Tottenham’s toughest opponents? With the help of GamblingDeals.com we’ve done the research and crunched the numbers to bring you the top five teams that have given Spurs a run for their money. Get ready for some serious football drama, folks – we’ve got stats, facts, and highlights galore. Time to find out who’s been Tottenham’s Achilles heel all these years.

1. Manchester City

Ah, Manchester City and Tottenham – it’s like that one friend who always seems to have your number in every game you play. With 67 wins and 262 goals, I bet Tottenham’s starting to feel like they’re stuck in a never-ending game of rock-paper-scissors with City. And let’s not forget that nail-biter of a match in the Champions League – talk about heart palpitations! It’s safe to say that City and Tottenham’s games are always entertaining, even if they leave both sets of fans reaching for the antacids. Some of the most memorable City v Tottenham plays include:

• Sergio Aguero scoring four goals in a 4-1 win at the Etihad Stadium in 2014.
• Raheem Sterling scoring a hat-trick in a 6-0 win at the Etihad Stadium in 2013.
• Kevin De Bruyne scoring a stunning goal and providing three assists in a 4-1 win at the Etihad Stadium in 2017.
• Edin Dzeko scoring four goals in a 5-1 win at White Hart Lane in 2011.
• Vincent Kompany scoring the only goal in a crucial 1-0 win at the Etihad Stadium in 2012, which helped City win their first Premier League title.
• Manchester United

It almost feels like Tottenham is Manchester United’s favourite punching bag, with 307 goals scored against them. It’s almost like they have a personal vendetta against Tottenham’s goalkeepers! And with a 47%-win ratio, Tottenham might want to consider changing their name to “Manchester United’s Practice Squad”. Sorry, Spurs fans, but it’s all in good fun! Noteworthy moments from their clashes with Tottenham:

• Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a hat-trick in a 5-2 comeback win at Old Trafford in 2009.
• Paul Scholes scoring a stunning volley in a 3-1 win at White Hart Lane in 2007.
• Dimitar Berbatov scoring a late penalty against his former club in a 3-2 win at Old Trafford in 2010.
• Wayne Rooney scoring a bicycle kick in a 3-1 win at Old Trafford in 2011.
• Ryan Giggs scored two goals in extra time in a 2-1 win at Villa Park in the FA Cup semi-final in 1999.
• Liverpool

Well, well, well, would you look at that! Liverpool is once again basking in the glory of being one of the teams that have beaten Tottenham the most in all competitions. With a whopping 83 wins under their belt, they’ve scored an impressive 300 goals against those poor Spurs, while conceding 220 goals – oopsie!

But wait, there’s more! Liverpool has been on a roll lately, winning seven out of their last eight meetings with Tottenham in all competitions. Talk about a one-sided love affair! In those eight games, they’ve scored a whopping 20 goals, while Tottenham could only muster a measly seven.

Oh, and did we mention the cherry on top? Liverpool also beat Tottenham 2-0 in the Champions League final in 2019. Yeouch! Sorry Tottenham, but it seems like Liverpool just has your number. Maybe you should consider a new strategy – or a new mascot, who knows! (If you can’t tell, I am quite partial to Liverpool). Some memorable beatings include:

• Luis Suarez scoring two goals and providing an assist in a 5-0 win at White Hart Lane in 2013.
• Steven Gerrard scoring a penalty in the last minute in a 3-2 win at Anfield in 2013.
• Mohamed Salah scoring a solo goal and a penalty in a 2-1 win at Anfield in 2019.
• Robbie Fowler scoring four goals in a 5-2 win at Anfield in 1995.
• Dirk Kuyt scoring a hat-trick in a 4-0 win at Anfield in 2011.
• Arsenal

It’s safe to say that Arsenal has Tottenham’s number. With 82 wins and a whopping 287 goals scored against them, Tottenham must be feeling like they’re always playing catch-up. Even when Tottenham manages to score, they’ve still conceded 247 goals to their fierce rivals. Arsenal has dominated their meetings, playing them more times than any other team, and winning three of their last five clashes while netting nine goals and conceding just six. In fact, Arsenal’s biggest win over Tottenham (6-0) is a record that still stands in both the league and the cup. It’s enough to make Tottenham wonder if they should just throw in the towel and become Arsenal fans instead. Their encounters with Tottenham have produced some truly memorable moments, such as:

• Chelsea

It looks like Tottenham has a bit of a rivalry going with Chelsea, but I’m not sure it qualifies as a fair fight. Chelsea has beaten Tottenham 72 times and scored a whopping 253 goals against them, while only conceding 216. In their last six meetings, Chelsea has won five times, scoring 13 goals and conceding just three. And let’s not forget the League Cup final in 2015, where Chelsea beat Tottenham on penalties to add insult to injury. Maybe Tottenham should consider a new strategy…like, you know, actually winning a game against Chelsea? Some notable moments include:

• Eden Hazard scoring a late equalizer to deny Tottenham the Premier League title and hand it to Leicester City in a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in 2016.
• Frank Lampard scoring a hat-trick in a 4-2 win at White Hart Lane in 2012.
• Didier Drogba scoring two goals and providing an assist in a 5-1 win at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final in 2012.
• Gianfranco Zola scoring a sublime lob in a 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge in 1999.
• John Terry scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 win at Wembley in the League Cup final in 2015.

Well, there you have it folks. Tottenham’s rivals have officially been ranked, and let’s just say it’s not looking great for Spurs. Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea have all made the list, while Tottenham is left wondering if they should maybe consider playing against some easier opponents… like a group of toddlers or a particularly lethargic sloth. But don’t despair Tottenham fans, there’s always hope for the future! Maybe one day you’ll get a chance to beat these teams… or at least draw with them. In the meantime, keep cheering on your team with all the pride and passion you can muster. Who knows, maybe that’ll be enough to turn things around.