Walcott limps off the pitch and is replaced by Mark Randall.
89
It's been an exciting game with no yellow cards and some scintillating play.
87
Wenger will be relieved to come out of this match with a draw and it all to play for at White Hart Lane in two weeks' time.
85
It should be 2-1 to Spurs as Lennon surges on to the attack and crosses for Defoe to clip the ball over the bar when it seemed easier to score.
84
Sagny has made a difference for Arsenal on the right-hand side. He gets forward much more than Djourou.
83
Substitution
Ramos brings on Jermain Defoe for Keane.
82
Now it's Arsenal with their tails up as they surge on to the attack.
81
Spurs must be thinking their dire record against Arsenal is never going to improve.
79
Goal
ARSENAL 1-1 TOTTENHAM. They don't deserve it but the Gunners are level. Eduardo slides a pass through to WALCOTT. Lee gets to the ball first but it loops off the young Englishman and into the net.
78
Substitution
A first change for Spurs as Malbranque makes way for Kevin-Prince Boateng.
77
Sagny pulls the ball back to Diaby on the edge of the box but Dawson does superbly to block his shot.
76
Keane's touch lets him down after he once again beats the Gunners offside trap.
74
Sagny is hurt after King clatters into him.
73
Pascal Chimbonda easily breaks up another half-hearted Arsenal attack.
71
Great interplay between Lennon and Berbatov as Arsenal continue to be made to look second-rate.
70
Berbatov is caught offside yet again. He's had a great game but does have an uncanny knack of drifting into offside positions.
68
Another goal for the visitors would just about sum up their dominance.
67
Spurs hold the aces in all areas of the pitch - it's starting to look like men against boys.
65
Cerny has had absolutely nothing to do since the break.
63
Ramos has made Spurs much better defensively although the return from injury of King has certainly helped.
61
Armand Traore whips in a dangerous cross but King heads it clear.
60
The Gunners need a lift from somewhere, Spurs are dealing with all their attacks very comfortably.
58
Arsenal seem to have lost all their self-belief. Spurs really do have a stranglehold on the game now.
56
Poor play by Eduardo whose cross drifts out of play when several colleagues were waiting in the area.
54
Jenas heads the ball on to Keane who lashes a 25-yard shot wide.
53
Berbatov is caught offside, but Spurs continue to look the more dangerous side.
51
Better play by Arsenal until Gilberto loses possession on the edge of the penalty area.
50
Another Denilson pass goes astray to a chorus of groans from the home fans.
49
Arsenal try to settle down. They've been completely outplayed since the half-hour mark.
47
Spurs start the second half as they ended the first - on the attack.
46
Substitution
The Gunners have also opted to bring Bacary Sagna on for Djourou.
46
Substitution
Van Persie on his first game back since injury has made way for Eduardo.
Second half
Spurs get the second half underway. Wenger has made two changes at the break.
Half time
HALF TIME: ARSENAL 0-1 TOTTENHAM.
45
It's half-time and Spurs deservedly lead. They could easily be two goals to the good such has been their dominance in the last 15 minutes.
44
Fabianski is forced to make another stop as Jenas sends in a rasping drive.
43
Arsenal will be desperate for the sanctuary of the dressing room. They're on the rack now.
42
O'Hara floats in a free-kick that Gilberto Silva is forced to head away for a corner.
41
It's all Spurs as they win another free-kick in a dangerous position.
39
Arsenal have completely lost their way in the last ten minutes and Spurs have taken full advantage.
37
Goal
ARSENAL 0-1 TOTTENHAM. It's a goal that had been coming. Another exquisite Berbatov throughball finds Keane who has beaten the offside trap. He bursts forward before playing the ball to JERMAINE JENAS who has the simple task of sliding the ball home.
36
Berbatov tries his luck from 30 yards out, but Fabianski is equal to the task leaping across his goal to make a fine save.
35
The visitors are starting to look dangerous and Fabianski is again forced to race off his line to quell another Spurs attack.
33
Spurs should be ahead. Berbatov sends Keane scampering through the middle and, when Senderos stops the Irishman, the ball breaks to Malbranque who stubs a shot wide with the goal gaping.
31
Spurs will be pleased with the way the first third of the game has gone. Arsenal have created only one good chance so far, Bendtner's header that Cerny saved.
29
Dawson is lucky not to be booked by Mike Dean after clattering into Bendtner.
28
Van Persie's free-kick beats the wall and is on target, but Cerny is able to make a comfortable save.
27
Malbranque's turn to give away a soft free-kick, this time 30 yards out after fouling Walcott.
25
Jamie O'Hara tries his luck, but his left-footed effort curls wide of Fabianski's goal.
24
Good skill by Berbatov who eventually wins a free-kick on the edge of the area after being blocked by Senderos.
23
A long Dawson punt out of defence almost finds Berbatov, but Lukasz Fabianski is alert to the danger and races off his line to claim the ball.
21
Better by Spurs, but Senderos eventually crowds Lennon out.
19
Arsenal have taken the game by the scruff of its neck, with Spurs only sporadically dangerous on the break.
17
Van Persie's made a brilliant start. The Dutchman finds Denilson with a precise pass, but the Brazilian is unable to take advantage.
15
Arsenal create the first chance of the game as Cerny makes a spectacular save to keep out Bendtner's header after great play by van Persie and Justin Hoyte.
14
Senderos and Johan Djourou are lucky to get away with some poor play at the back.
13
Michael Dawson looks a bag of nerves at the back - a result no doubt of his dreadful form in the first half of the season.
11
Van Persie wins a free-kick but Denilson's effort is poor and drifts straight through to Cerny.
10
Walcott's pace is giving the Spurs defenders all sorts of headaches.
8
It's been a lively opening with both sides aiming to attack at every opportunity.
6
Ledley King makes a surprise break forward and finds Aaron Lennon but the winger's cross is eventually cleared by a dithering Arsenal defence.
4
Steed Malbranque sends Berbatov down the left but the Bulgarian's cross to Keane is poor and Philippe Senderos is able to clear.
3
Young-Pyo Lee manages to nick the ball off Walcott as the young Englishman bursts into the penalty area.
2
Walcott shows some early skill to get an Arsenal attack underway.
1
Kickoff
Arsenal finally get the match underway at a noisy Emirates Stadium.
Awaiting Kickoff
The kick-off has been delayed for 15 minutes until 8pm because of crowd congestion.
Awaiting Kickoff
Spurs boss Juande Ramos has opted to give a rare start to Radek Cerny rather than Paul Robinson in goal but otherwise it's a strong line-up with Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov in attack.
Awaiting Kickoff
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has once again chosen a young side with Theo Walcott and Nicklas Bendtner starting while Robin van Persie returns from injury.
Awaiting Kickoff
Arsenal aim to continue their excellent recent record over their north London rivals Spurs - only one defeat in their last 27 encounters - in the Carling Cup semi-final first leg clash at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur
Full time
FULL TIME: ARSENAL 1-1 TOTTENHAM.
Substitution
Walcott limps off the pitch and is replaced by Mark Randall.
It's been an exciting game with no yellow cards and some scintillating play.
Wenger will be relieved to come out of this match with a draw and it all to play for at White Hart Lane in two weeks' time.
It should be 2-1 to Spurs as Lennon surges on to the attack and crosses for Defoe to clip the ball over the bar when it seemed easier to score.
Sagny has made a difference for Arsenal on the right-hand side. He gets forward much more than Djourou.
Substitution
Ramos brings on Jermain Defoe for Keane.
Now it's Arsenal with their tails up as they surge on to the attack.
Spurs must be thinking their dire record against Arsenal is never going to improve.
Goal
ARSENAL 1-1 TOTTENHAM. They don't deserve it but the Gunners are level. Eduardo slides a pass through to WALCOTT. Lee gets to the ball first but it loops off the young Englishman and into the net.
Substitution
A first change for Spurs as Malbranque makes way for Kevin-Prince Boateng.
Sagny pulls the ball back to Diaby on the edge of the box but Dawson does superbly to block his shot.
Keane's touch lets him down after he once again beats the Gunners offside trap.
Sagny is hurt after King clatters into him.
Pascal Chimbonda easily breaks up another half-hearted Arsenal attack.
Great interplay between Lennon and Berbatov as Arsenal continue to be made to look second-rate.
Berbatov is caught offside yet again. He's had a great game but does have an uncanny knack of drifting into offside positions.
Another goal for the visitors would just about sum up their dominance.
Spurs hold the aces in all areas of the pitch - it's starting to look like men against boys.
Cerny has had absolutely nothing to do since the break.
Ramos has made Spurs much better defensively although the return from injury of King has certainly helped.
Armand Traore whips in a dangerous cross but King heads it clear.
The Gunners need a lift from somewhere, Spurs are dealing with all their attacks very comfortably.
Arsenal seem to have lost all their self-belief. Spurs really do have a stranglehold on the game now.
Poor play by Eduardo whose cross drifts out of play when several colleagues were waiting in the area.
Jenas heads the ball on to Keane who lashes a 25-yard shot wide.
Berbatov is caught offside, but Spurs continue to look the more dangerous side.
Better play by Arsenal until Gilberto loses possession on the edge of the penalty area.
Another Denilson pass goes astray to a chorus of groans from the home fans.
Arsenal try to settle down. They've been completely outplayed since the half-hour mark.
Spurs start the second half as they ended the first - on the attack.
Substitution
The Gunners have also opted to bring Bacary Sagna on for Djourou.
Substitution
Van Persie on his first game back since injury has made way for Eduardo.
Second half
Spurs get the second half underway. Wenger has made two changes at the break.
Half time
HALF TIME: ARSENAL 0-1 TOTTENHAM.
It's half-time and Spurs deservedly lead. They could easily be two goals to the good such has been their dominance in the last 15 minutes.
Fabianski is forced to make another stop as Jenas sends in a rasping drive.
Arsenal will be desperate for the sanctuary of the dressing room. They're on the rack now.
O'Hara floats in a free-kick that Gilberto Silva is forced to head away for a corner.
It's all Spurs as they win another free-kick in a dangerous position.
Arsenal have completely lost their way in the last ten minutes and Spurs have taken full advantage.
Goal
ARSENAL 0-1 TOTTENHAM. It's a goal that had been coming. Another exquisite Berbatov throughball finds Keane who has beaten the offside trap. He bursts forward before playing the ball to JERMAINE JENAS who has the simple task of sliding the ball home.
Berbatov tries his luck from 30 yards out, but Fabianski is equal to the task leaping across his goal to make a fine save.
The visitors are starting to look dangerous and Fabianski is again forced to race off his line to quell another Spurs attack.
Spurs should be ahead. Berbatov sends Keane scampering through the middle and, when Senderos stops the Irishman, the ball breaks to Malbranque who stubs a shot wide with the goal gaping.
Spurs will be pleased with the way the first third of the game has gone. Arsenal have created only one good chance so far, Bendtner's header that Cerny saved.
Dawson is lucky not to be booked by Mike Dean after clattering into Bendtner.
Van Persie's free-kick beats the wall and is on target, but Cerny is able to make a comfortable save.
Malbranque's turn to give away a soft free-kick, this time 30 yards out after fouling Walcott.
Jamie O'Hara tries his luck, but his left-footed effort curls wide of Fabianski's goal.
Good skill by Berbatov who eventually wins a free-kick on the edge of the area after being blocked by Senderos.
A long Dawson punt out of defence almost finds Berbatov, but Lukasz Fabianski is alert to the danger and races off his line to claim the ball.
Better by Spurs, but Senderos eventually crowds Lennon out.
Arsenal have taken the game by the scruff of its neck, with Spurs only sporadically dangerous on the break.
Van Persie's made a brilliant start. The Dutchman finds Denilson with a precise pass, but the Brazilian is unable to take advantage.
Arsenal create the first chance of the game as Cerny makes a spectacular save to keep out Bendtner's header after great play by van Persie and Justin Hoyte.
Senderos and Johan Djourou are lucky to get away with some poor play at the back.
Michael Dawson looks a bag of nerves at the back - a result no doubt of his dreadful form in the first half of the season.
Van Persie wins a free-kick but Denilson's effort is poor and drifts straight through to Cerny.
Walcott's pace is giving the Spurs defenders all sorts of headaches.
It's been a lively opening with both sides aiming to attack at every opportunity.
Ledley King makes a surprise break forward and finds Aaron Lennon but the winger's cross is eventually cleared by a dithering Arsenal defence.
Steed Malbranque sends Berbatov down the left but the Bulgarian's cross to Keane is poor and Philippe Senderos is able to clear.
Young-Pyo Lee manages to nick the ball off Walcott as the young Englishman bursts into the penalty area.
Walcott shows some early skill to get an Arsenal attack underway.
Kickoff
Arsenal finally get the match underway at a noisy Emirates Stadium.
Awaiting Kickoff
The kick-off has been delayed for 15 minutes until 8pm because of crowd congestion.
Awaiting Kickoff
Spurs boss Juande Ramos has opted to give a rare start to Radek Cerny rather than Paul Robinson in goal but otherwise it's a strong line-up with Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov in attack.
Awaiting Kickoff
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has once again chosen a young side with Theo Walcott and Nicklas Bendtner starting while Robin van Persie returns from injury.
Awaiting Kickoff
Arsenal aim to continue their excellent recent record over their north London rivals Spurs - only one defeat in their last 27 encounters - in the Carling Cup semi-final first leg clash at the Emirates Stadium.