Arsenal defeats Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby to maintain the top position in the English Premier League.
Tottenham Battle Plan
Tottenham had 15 days to prepare for the North London Derby match. The team’s captain spoke with conviction ahead of the game, Declaring they were ready to “go to war” on the match day to secure their victory against Arsenal at all costs. On the other hand, the manager Ange Postecoglou emphasizes the significance of the game during the pre-match conference. Stating they would give it all it takes to secure the 3 points from Arsenal, Also acknowledging this is one of the biggest games they’ve yet faced so far. With this level of confidence and preparation Spurs are ready for a fierce and high-stakes contest.
Arsenal Early Dominance
The Gunners delivered an impressive display in the first half, Landing 3 goals into the Spurs net in just 23 minutes. It all began with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s own goal, followed by another precise goal from Bukayo Saka while the 3rd goal was a string header from Kai Havertz, securing Arsenal an early lead. The early shock from Arsenal left Tottenham reeled while giving Arsenal a comfortable advantage.
Raya’s Costly Slip-Up
During the 64th minute of the second half, Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya made an expensive mistake, sending the ball directly to Cristian Romero giving the Tottenham defender an easy opportunity to score. This grave mistake allowed Spurs to cut into Arsenal’s lead despite Mikel Arteta’s side of dominating the game.
Player Ratings
Tottenham Hotspur: Guglielmo Vicario (6), Pedro Porro (6), Cristian Romero (8), Micky van de Ven (7), Ben Davies (4), Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (5), Rodrigo Bentancur (3), Dejan Kulusevski (6), James Maddison (4), Timo Werner (5), Heung-min Son (5).
Subs: Brennan Johnson (5), Pape Matar Sarr (6), Yves Bissouma (6), Richarlison (6).
Arsenal: David Raya (5), Ben White (7), William Saliba (7), Gabriel (7), Takehiro Tomiyasu (5), Martin Odegaard (6), Thomas Partey (7), Declan Rice (7), Bukayo Saka (9), Kai Havertz (9), Leandro Trossard (6).
Subs: Gabriel Martinelli (5)
Game Stats
| Tottenham Hotspur | Stats | Arsenal |
| 63% | Ball Possession | 37 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 3 | Offsides | 4 |
| 8 | Corners | 6 |
| 563 | Passes | 344 |
| 15 | Shots | 9 |
| 2 | Shots on Target | 3 |
| 12 | Fouls | 16 |
| 12 (50%) | Tackles Won | 14 (58%) |
Bonus
Tottenham’s next match is against Chelsea. This London derby foretells high energy, which both teams seek for a win, It’s sure to be a rival’s face off.
However, Arsenal’s upcoming fixture is against Bournemouth. It would be an exciting game for Arsenal as they look ahead to maintaining their top position on the EPL standings. This match will be taking place at Arsenal’s home stadium Emirates Stadium, while fans look ahead to this wonderful game.
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