In a thrilling encounter, Arsenal staged a comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, achieving their third consecutive win in the north London derby for the first time since 1989. This victory not only highlights their dominance over their rivals but also narrows the gap to just four points behind Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.
Despite Arsenal’s strong start, Spurs unexpectedly took the lead in the 25th minute through Son Heung-min, who capitalized on a deflected shot following a corner. However, Arsenal responded quickly just before halftime, with a bit of fortune leading to an own goal from Dominic Solanke, followed by a well-placed strike from Leandro Trossard, putting Arsenal ahead just four minutes later.
Mikel Arteta’s team maintained control throughout the second half, dominating possession and creating numerous chances, yet could not find the elusive third goal that would have secured a more comfortable margin. Nonetheless, their solid defense held firm against Spurs, who posed little threat aside from a late effort from Pedro Porro that hit the post.
Statistically, this win marked Arsenal’s fifth Premier League double over Spurs, underscoring their recent success in these matchups. Tottenham’s struggles continued, with this loss marking their 11th in the league this season, tying their joint-highest total at this stage of the campaign. The match also featured the emergence of 18-year-old Lewis Myles-Skelly, who performed admirably in his first north London derby.
Looking ahead, Arsenal will host Aston Villa next, followed by a crucial Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb. The Gunners’ current form, including an unbeaten league streak of 11 matches, gives fans hope for continued success as they seek to challenge for the title in the coming weeks.