ARSENAL striker Theo Walcott enjoyed a slice of luck to make it 21 games without a win in the north London derby for Spurs. The youngster, watched by England boss Fabio Capello, struck with 10 minutes left to break Tottenham's hearts in the League Cup semi-final first leg. It was substitute Eduardo's slide rule pass that cut the defence in half, before Lee Young Pyo tackled the ball into Walcott's chest, sending it ballooning into the net.
Spurs fans must have thought tonight was the night after Jermaine Jenas had given them the lead before half-time. The midfielder was on hand to tap the ball into an empty net after Robbie Keane had combined with Dimitar Berbatov. But Tottenham's winless streak, that started in 1999, will continue with Walcott having the last laugh.
Arsenal: Fabianski, Justin Hoyte, Djourou (Sagna 46), Senderos, Traore, Walcott (Randall 90), Denilson, Silva, Diaby, Van Persie (Eduardo 46), Bendtner Subs Not Used: Mannone, Gavin Hoyte. Goals: Walcott 79.
Tottenham: Cerny, Chimbonda, Dawson, King, Lee, Lennon, Jenas, OHara, Malbranque (Boateng 77), Berbatov, Keane (Defoe 83). Subs Not Used: Robinson, Stalteri, Taarabt. Goals: Jenas 37.
Att: 53,136
Ref: Mike Dean (Wirral)