Arsenal emerged victorious in a thrilling North London derby, defeating their arch rivals 3-2 in the Premier League.
Bukayo Saka spearheaded their early dominance, as his corner-kick found its way into the net via a deflection from Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, handing the visitors a crucial advantage.
Building on their momentum, Arsenal continued to press forward, capitalizing on their attacking prowess.
Saka, once again, proved instrumental, clinically finishing off a well-executed counter-attack to extend Arsenal’s lead.
The onslaught didn’t stop there, as Kai Havertz added to Tottenham’s woes by heading in a third goal, leaving the Spurs defense reeling.
However, the North London Derby wouldn’t be complete without a twist in the tale. Tottenham mounted a valiant resurgence in the second half, refusing to succumb to defeat without a fight. Cristian Romero ignited hope for the home side with a goal, injecting renewed energy and belief into their ranks.
Son Heung-Min further fueled Tottenham’s comeback aspirations with another goal, setting the stage for a thrilling finale.
Despite Tottenham’s late resurgence, Arsenal demonstrated their resilience and held firm to secure a crucial victory. With the win, Arsenal vaulted to the summit of the Premier League table, opening up a four-point lead over Manchester City, who have two games in hand.