Arsenal ran away winners of the North London Derby with a glorious 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspurs. Thomas Partey got the party started in the 20th minute with a sublime finish from outside the box.
Harry Kane made history in the 31st minute when he converted a penalty to bring his away goal tally to 100. The highest number of away goals scored in the English Premier League.
It took only four minutes after the second half began for Gabriel Jesus to tap in from close range after Hugo Lloris failed to gather Saka’s effort making it 2-1. Emerson Royal caught Martinelli on the ankle and got a straight red card.
Xhaka put the game beyond the reach of Spurs after a well worked Arsenal move in the 67th minute. Arteta’s men are victorious on the day, and Arsenal remain at the top of the table!
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FULL TIME: Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham
The Gunners end Spurs’ 13-game unbeaten run in the Premier League as they move 4 points clear at the top of the table!
Goal! Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham
Granit Xhaka tucks the ball past Hugo Lloris following a well-worked Arsenal move.
🟥 Red Card!
Emerson Royal catches Martinelli on the ankle and gets a straight red card.
Goal! Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham
Saka cuts in from the right and shots. Lloris saves his shot, but it spills to Romero and Jesus pounces to score.
Second Half!
We are back for the second 45!
Halt Time
Fiery first half comes to a close as Arsenal’s early lead is penned back by Harry Kane’s record-breaking penalty
Another record smashed for Harry Kane!
Goal! Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham
Harry Kane makes no mistake from the spot after Richarlison wins the penalty.
Key question going forward
Goal! Arsenal 1-0 Tottenham
Thomas Partey curls home a stunner from outside the box. What a goal. The Emirates goes wild. How did he have that much space there?
Kick Off!
…and we are off!
Legend in the building!
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