Tottenham Hotspurs Under-21s took home the bragging rights last night after a 1-0 win over North London rivals Arsenal at Barnet FC Underhill.

Nabil Bentaleb scored the decisive goal just 12 seconds into the second half as Spurs extend their lead over Manchester United to eight points in the Elite Group.

If Tottenham’s youngsters can beat at Southampton on Monday, April 29 they will secure the Elite Group title.

Arsenal Under-21s (4-3-3): Martinez; Jenkinson, Hajrovic, Hayden, Meade; Olsson, Coquelin, Yennaris; Zelalem (Watt, 63), Akpom, Gnabry. Unused subs: Bellerin, Shea, Monteiro, Eastmond.

Spurs Under-21s (4-3-3): Miles; Fredericks, Fryers, Hall, Barthram; Bentaleb (Nicholson, 67), Carroll, Gallifuoco (Dombaxe, 80); Ceballos, Coulthirst, McEvoy. Unused subs: Vigouroux, D McQueen