Premier League: Arsenal grind out victory over spurs in thrilling North London Derby
Arsenal secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tottenham in a heated North London Derby at the Emirates Stadium, extending their unbeaten league run to 11 matches and solidifying their grip on second place in the Premier League.
Despite Spurs taking an early lead through Son Heung-min’s deflected effort in the 24th minute, Arsenal rallied with two quickfire goals before halftime.
The Gunners equalized when Declan Rice’s corner delivery forced a Dominic Solanke own goal, sending the Emirates into raptures.
Moments later, Leandro Trossard finished off a sublime Martin Ødegaard pass with a low strike to flip the game in Arsenal’s favor.
The Gunners dominated possession and chances throughout the second half but failed to find a third goal to kill the game.
Tottenham’s Antonin Kinsky made several crucial saves to keep his side in contention, while Myles Lewis-Skelly impressed in defense, showcasing composure beyond his years.
As Spurs struggled to mount a serious threat, Arsenal’s resilience saw them through to the final whistle. Pedro Porro hit the post in stoppage time, but the Gunners held on to claim derby bragging rights and their fifth Premier League double over Tottenham.
The win marked another tactical triumph for Mikel Arteta, whose side has now scored a league-high 26 goals from corners since last season.
Arsenal’s unwavering determination ensured another chapter of derby success, while Spurs’ struggles continued, with this marking their 11th league defeat of the campaign.
