Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham: Son Heung Min put Spurs ahead but the Gunners hit back through an own goal and a Leandro Trossard strike to stay in the Premier League title race
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Arsenal narrowed the hole in Premier League leaders Liverpool with a dominant win over Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby. The Gunners have filled a deficit to win the 2-1 adjustment at the Emirates Stadium, however, their composure and control of ownership are not reflected in the score.
The hosts started the game quickly, winning a series of set pieces and sending crosses into the penalty area. They were far behind the visitors, but it was Tottenham who scored first.
Su Heung-Min volleyed a corner ball towards goal and a deflection saw him beat David Raya on the minute.
Arsenal did not panic. A four -minute save were first saw the game thanks to a header diverted from Gabriel, who met Declan Rice’s corner to give Arsenal Passal Libre, and then spend ahead thanks to the individual genius of Leandro Trosssard.
Mikel Arteta’s men controlled the rest of the match and took the 3 points.
Relive the Premier League action from the Emirates below:
“You can tell that tonight meant more than anything. From the first minute, the first half was pure domination. We showed the intent, the pressure, the desire, you could tell it was a derby. I think we were probably unlucky that we didn’t score 10 tonight. That is the feeling.
“You don’t want a message. Your belly.
“In the second half, the attack dragged on. Maybe they scored a couple, but we could have scored five or six more, that’s what’s disappointing.
“All three things are the most important. I hope we can now race because it’s the most important component of the season. “
A period in which Arsenal, although almost eliminated from any of the domestic cups, have perhaps always revitalized their title challenge. Mikel Arteta’s worst week of the season so far ends with the most productive result imaginable: a home win against Tottenham Hotspur.
In fact, it was a half-Hotspur Tottenham, given the injuries suffered by Ange PostoCoglou and that may even make Arteta feel sorry. The Spaniard may not mind, given that the 2-1 comeback served to reduce Liverpool’s lead to just 4 points, albeit with one more game played.
Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham: The Gunners’ flaws are still evident but they kept their Premier League title hopes alive in an entertainingly chaotic north London derby
“Yeah we could have got something but that is kind of irrelevant to the point that we were nowhere near the levels we needed to be at today.
“In the first half we were way too passive and let Arsenal get into a rhythm. We hung in there, we hung in there the whole game really. Second half was a bit better but nowhere near the level it needed to be.
“We needed something. The fact that we came out here in the first half in such a vital game and we were so passive, unacceptable. And we paid the price.
“When we play well and provide the play to the teams, we are in our position and we didn’t do that today. “
Arsenal striker Leandro Trossard gave his post-match reaction, saying: “This is what we needed. We all know we have to win those games against Spurs. You can see what this means for the fans, they are buzzing. It’s a wonderful night for us.
“We need to win every game, especially those Derby games. We were in a position today and we controlled to take 3 points.
“It is an amazing feeling [to score], especially when it ends up being the winner as well. I am just happy for everyone. We work so hard day in and day out. Now we need to look forward and build on it.
“The most difficult thing in football is to put the ball in the net. I think we could have also obtained more, but with the view that we are satisfied with the 3 points.
“We always want to put pressure on them [Liverpool] but we can only look at ourselves. Try to win every game starting today. We need to look forward, take all the positives and enjoy this win.”
Tottenham captain Heung-Min told TNT Sports: “Very disappointing. This fits a lot for the club and the fans. Closing goals like this are more painful.
“The manager is right. We were too passive. We need to press and play as much as possible.
“It’s up to the players as well. You have to listen to what we want to do. I think we were not disciplined enough.
“We have to do more in all aspects. When you look at the chart, it’s not smart enough. “
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou told TNT Sports after the game: “Nowhere near good enough, especially in the first half. We were too passive. We let Arsenal dictate the game. Second half was a little better not nowhere near good enough. Not acceptable.
“Ultimately, the duty is with me and how I prepare the players.
“I’m more interested in how we play and we were not anywhere near the levels today.
“Get back in the paint and be in position for a difficult game.
“Of course they [defeats] hurt me. Not acceptable. Too many losses this year. Too many games getting away from us. It needs to stop.
“No other way of looking at it. If you give up now, there’s no point. Right now we have a big game against Everton this weekned. That’s our focus.”
Arsenal claim a much-needed victory at home against Spurs.
Look what this is for Mikel Arteta and his men:
Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool with a dominant victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby. The Gunners overcame a deficit to win 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, but their composure and dominance were not reflected on the scoreline.
The home team started the game with energy, winning a series of plays and sending crosses into the penalty area. They were transparent with the visitors, but it was Tottenham who struck first.
They are heung-me to turn a ball from a corner to the purpose and a deviation took him beyond David Raya in the minute.
Arsenal didn’t panic. A four-minute salvo saw them first level the match through a deflected header from Gabriel, who met Declan Rice’s corner kick to give Arsenal another goal from a set piece, then go ahead courtesy of Leandro Trossard’s individual brilliance.
Mikel Arteta’s men controlled the rest of the adjustment and took the 3 points.
The Arsenal is now in the second row of the Premier League table and is only four points of the Liverpool.
Arne Slot’s men still have a game in hand, which is the Merseyside derby, but two draws in a row may point to Liverpool hitting a stumbling run of form.
Arsenal are on the way up and continue to impress.
90+5 minutes: The whistle will end a moment less exciting than the first.
Arsenal did the damage in the opening 45 minutes and overturned Son Heung-Min’s opener to clinch a crucial three points.
With Liverpool’s struggles in a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, Arsenal’s name hopes are alive.
“It can be said that tonight meant more than anything else. From the first minute, the first part natural domination. We have shown intention, pressure, desire, it can be said that it is a derbyarray
“You don’t want a message. In your belly.
“At the halfway point, the adjustment was extended. Maybe they could have scored some goals, however, we may have scored five or six more, that’s the disappointing thing.
“The 3 problems are the maximum. I hope we can run now because this is the maximum component of the season. “
An era that saw Arsenal who still withdrew from any of the national glasses would possibly have revitalized his name of name. The worst week of the Mikel Arteta season ends so far with the most productive imaginable result, that is, a victory in the opposite house to Tottenham Hotspur.
In fact, he was a Tottenham hotspur midfielder, given the injuries suffered by Anga Postocoglou and that may even make Arteta feel sorry for him. The Spaniard will not care about that, since this 2-1 back served to reduce Liverpool’s lead to only 4 points, with one more game played.
“Yes, we may have achieved something, but to the point that we were far from the levels we needed today.
“In the first half we were way too passive and let Arsenal get into a rhythm. We hung in there, we hung in there the whole game really. Second half was a bit better but nowhere near the level it needed to be.
“We needed something. The fact that we came out in the first half in such an important game and that we were so passive, is unacceptable. And we paid the price.
“When we play well and take the game away from teams, we’re more productive and we didn’t do that today. “
Arsenal striker Leandro Trossard reacted after the game, saying: “That’s what we needed. We all know we have to win those games against Spurs. You can see what that means for the fans, they’re excited. It’s a wonderful time. “
“We need to win each and every game, especially the Derby games. Today we were in position and controlled to get 3 points.
“It’s an amazing feeling [to score], especially when he ends up being the winner too. I’m pleased for everyone. We worked very hard day in and day out. Now we have to wait and build on that. “
“The most difficult thing in football is to put the ball on the net. I think we could also have obtained more today, but with our eyes, we are satisfied with the 3 points.
“We need to press them [to Liverpool], but we can only look at ourselves. Try to win each and every game starting today. We have to look forward, take advantage of all the positive aspects and enjoy this victory. “
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min told TNT Sports: “Very disappointing. This game means a lot to the club and fans. Conceding goals like this is more painful.
“The manager is right. We were too passive. We always want to press and play high up as possible. In the first half we were way too passive. Second half was a little better. The first half was not good enough.
“It’s also based on the players. We have to pay attention to what we need to do. I think we have not been disciplined enough.
“We have to do better in every aspect. When you look at table it’s not good enough.”
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou told TNT Sports after the game: “Nowhere near good enough, especially in the first half. We were too passive. We let Arsenal dictate the game. Second half was a little better not nowhere near good enough. Not acceptable.
“Ultimately, the duty is mine and how I prepare the players.
“I’m more interested in how we play and we were not anywhere near the levels today.
“Go back to work and prepare for a tough game.
“Of course they [defeats] hurt me. Not acceptable. Too many losses this year. Too many games getting away from us. It needs to stop.
“There is no other way to see things. If you give up now, it’s no use. At the moment, we have a great game opposite Everton this weekend. That is our goal. “
Arsenal claim a victory away from Spurs.
Just look at what it means to Mikel Arteta and his men:
Arsenal closed the hole in Premier League leaders Liverpool with a dominant win over Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby. The Gunners overcame a deficit to win the Fit 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, however, their composure and ownership was not reflected on the scoreboard.
The hosts began the adjustment quickly, winning a series of plays and crossings whipped in the penalty area. They have been transparent with visitors, but it was Tottenham who hit first.
Son Heung-Min voted a drop ball from a corner towards goal and a deflection past David Raya in the minute.
Arsenal did not panic. In a flurry of 4 minutes, they first tied the game thanks to a deflected header from Gabriel, who found Declan Rice’s corner to give Arsenal the goal with a loose shot, and then advanced thanks to the individual genius of Leandro Trossard.
Mikel Arteta’s men controlled the rest of the match and took the 3 points.
Arsenal now sit second in the Premier League table and are just four points behind Liverpool.
Arne Slot’s men still have a game in hand, which is the Merseyside derby, but two draws in a row may point to Liverpool hitting a stumbling run of form.
Arsenal is going up and continues to impress.
90 five minutes: the beep will end a moment less exciting than the first.
The Arsenal hurt in the first forty-five minutes and revoked his son Heung-Min’s first game at 3 very important points.
While Liverpool struggled in a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, the hopes of Arsenal’s name are alive.
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