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Bukayo Saka scored Arsenal's first Premier League goal since January
Arsenal's revival picked up speed as Tottenham's recent decline continued at Emirates Stadium in an entertaining north London derby.
After three games, the Gunners held onto the top spot while Spurs were at the top under Nuno Espirito Sante. How things have changed! A rampant Arsenal tore apart their rivals to pieces in a stunning first half.
The celebrations began for Arsenal fans when Emile Smith Rowe arrived unmarked to score Bukayo Saka's goal after 12 minutes. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the second half-time goal.
Spurs were staging a nightmare show, and Arsenal's 34-minute third goal was the best. Harry Kane was thrown over the ball by Spurs and Saka missed two tackles. Kane raced into his own penalty box to save the situation. Saka added to the pain with a calm final.
Spurs' performance after the break was better, Kane saving Aaron Ramsdale well and wasting an opportunity before Son Heungmin got one back.
Arsenal didn't have to worry late, as Ramsdale made another great stop by touching Lucas Moura’s shot onto the bar. Mikel Arteta's side won a well-deserved victory.
Arsenal's young guns are leading the charge
Arsenal 3-1: Arsenal is 'not far away' from perfect in the first-half, says Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, has placed his Arsenal future on a long term plan. However, he admits that he won't get immediate results and has asked for patience.
Despite the three losses in the first league, there was still reason to be optimistic.
The Gunners' most recent win was based upon the brilliance of Saka Smith Rowe, Martin Odegaard and Smith Rowe, who were 20, 21 and 22, respectively.
All three of the talented players were involved in the goal that set the hosts on their path. Odegaard burst through Spurs' ineffective midfield, before feeding Saka, whose appealing cross was turned in Smith Rowe.
Saka received the third and Smith Rowe the second, respectively. This was a shameful effort by Spurs in an embarrassingly lopsided first 45 minutes.
Saka threw Sergio Reguilon to the right flank of Arsenal, Smith Rowe's rapier run and creativity left Spurs open and Odegaard made full use of the gaps in the visitors' midfield.
Aubameyang, whose form and dedication have been questioned while he struggles, set the tone for an explosive atmosphere in the Emirates by following Spurs' defenders in its opening moments.
It was the signal to start a spectacular first 45 minutes for Arsenal. They were completely unrecognizable from the timid, flimsy opening of the season.
Arteta will highlight the fact that Ben White and Gabriel Magalhaes are now starting to form a defensive partnership. Ramsdale is present in goal and is undoubtedly Arsenal number one ahead Bernd Leno.
Spurs raised a gallop in half two. Ramsdale dived low and turned Kane's shot wide. Moura was unable to stop Ramsdale.
Arteta smiled as he received the cheers of Arsenal's delighted fans. Arteta's performance was as convincing as they have been for a long while under his leadership.
For Nuno and Spurs, problems are mounting
Spurs were not good enough against Arsenal - Nuno
Nuno, the Spurs manager, was a sombre figure in his technical area. He watched as Arsenal took his team to the cleaners in those first 45 minutes.
As they fell apart before half-time, the early promise of bringing Spurs to the top of the Premier League seemed far away.
It was the worst possible match, Spurs' body language indicating a lack in belief and no tactical plan. They were held on the ropes the whole half. Their cause was not helped by being second to almost every ball and losing possession on rare occasions.
Nuno's side has conceded three goals in three consecutive league games. This is a worrying sign from a manager who is known for his ability to create a strong defensive platform.
As the full extent of Spurs' capitulation unfolded before him, the manager looked like a battered man at times.
After the introduction of Oliver Skipp for Dele Alli, Japhet Tanganga and Emerson Royal in the second half - which was presumably a harsh word from Nuno as well as the fact that Spurs couldn't get worse - there was a noticeable improvement.
This performance was far too short and Spurs were not deserved. It was especially in the first-half an insult to their fans who gathered in one corner to watch the Arsenal match and were forced to endure the celebrations and taunts.
Smith Rowe Emile Smith Rowe was the player of the match with an average score of 8.39 Arsenal Arsenal Arsenal
Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur Arsenal Avg Squad number 10 Player name Smith Rowe Average rating 8.39 Squad number 7 Player name Saka Average rating 8.35 Squad number 8 Player name degaard Average rating 7.92 Squad number 3 Player name Tierney Average rating 7.84 Squad number 14 Player name Aubameyang Average rating 7.81 Squad number 5 Player name Partey Average rating 7.75 Squad number 32 Player name Ramsdale Average rating 7.73 Squad number 18 Player name Tomiyasu Average rating 7.73 Squad number 6 Player name Gabriel Magalhes Average rating 7.69 Squad number 4 Player name White Average rating 7.49 Squad number 34 Player name Xhaka Average rating 7.00 Squad number 20 Player name Nuno Tavares Average rating 6.78 Squad number 15 Player name Maitland-Niles Average rating 6.71 Squad number 23 Player name Sambi Lokonga Average rating 6.71 Tottenham Hotspur Avg Squad number 7 Player name Son Heung-Min Average rating 4.73 Squad number 11 Player name Gil Average rating 4.24 Squad number 27 Player name Lucas Moura Average rating 3.75 Squad number 1 Player name Lloris Average rating 3.67 Squad number 29 Player name Skipp Average rating 3.66 Squad number 12 Player name Emerson Royal Average rating 3.60 Squad number 3 Player name Reguiln Average rating 3.39 Squad number 5 Player name Hjbjerg Average rating 3.38 Squad number 25 Player name Tanganga Average rating 3.31 Squad number 28 Player name Ndombele Average rating 3.20 Squad number 6 Player name D Snchez Average rating 3.08 Squad number 15 Player name Dier Average rating 2.97 Squad number 20 Player name Alli Average rating 2.61 Squad number 10 Player name Kane Average rating 2.49
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Match Stats
Live Text Line-ups Arsenal Formation 4-2-2-3-1 32 Ramsdale 18 Tomiyasu 6 White 3 Tierney 5 Partey 35 Xhaka 7 Saka 10 Smith Rowe 34 Xhaka 37 Xhaka 32 Ramsdale
18 Tomiyasu
4 White
6 Gabriel
3 Tierney
5 Partey
34 Xhaka Substituted for Sambi Lokonga at 82' minutes Booked at 90mins
7 Saka substituted for MaitlandNiles at 87'minutes
8 degaards Booked in 88 Mins
10 Smith Rowe Substituted For Varela Tavares @ 88' Minutes
14 Aubameyang Substitutes 1 Leno
9 Lacazette
15 Maitland-Niles
16 Holdings
17 Cdric Soares
19 pp
20 Varela Tavares
23 Sambi Lokonga
35 Martinelli Tottenham Formation 4-3-3 1 Lloris 25 Tanganga 6 D Snchez 15 Dier 3 Reguiln 20 Alli 5 Hjbjerg 28 Ndombele 27 Lucas Moura 10 Kane 7 Son Heung-Min 1 Lloris
25 Tanganga Substituted for Leite de Souza Junior at 45' minutes
6 D Snchez
15 Dier
3 Reguiln
Skipp substituted with 20 Alli at 45' minutes
5 Hjbjerg
28 Ndombele Substituted for Gil at 70' minutes
27 Lucas Moura
10 Kane
7 Son Heung-Min Substitutes 4 Romero
11 Gil
12 Leite de Souza Junior
14 Rodon
18 Lo Celso
22 Gollini
29 Skipp
33 Davies
44 Scarlett Referee: Craig Pawson Attendance: 59,919 Match Stats Live Text Post update Match ends, Arsenal 3, Tottenham Hotspur 1. Full-Time Second Half ends at Arsenal 3, Tottenham Hotspur 1. Post update Foul by Lucas Moura, Tottenham Hotspur Post update Martin degaard, Arsenal, wins a free kick on the defensive half. Post update Bryan Gil (Tottenham Hotspur), wins a free kick from the left wing. Foul by Ainsley Mayland-Niles (Arsenal) Post update Post update Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Eric Dier attempts a through ball but Son Heung Min is caught offside. Post update Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded By Takehiro Tomiyasu. Post update. Attempt saved. Lucas Moura (Tottenham Hotspur), left footed shot outside the box saved in the top-left corner. Booking Albert Sambi Lokonga, Arsenal, is given the yellow card. Post update Bryan Gil (Tottenham Hotspur), wins a free kick from the right wing. Post update Foul by Albert Sambi Lokonga (Arsenal). Post update Foul by Emerson Royale (Tottenham Hotspur). Post update Nuno Tavares (Arsenal), wins a free kick from the left wing. Martin degaard (Arsenal), is booked. Foul by Son Heung Min (Tottenham Hotspur) - Post update Post update Thomas Partey (Arsenal), wins a free kick during the attacking half. Substitution Substitution, Arsenal. Nuno Tavares replaces Emile Smith Rowe. Substitution Substitution, Arsenal. Ainsley Maitland-Niles replaces Bukayo Saka. Post update Foul by Emerson Royale (Tottenham Hotspur). Page 1 of 5 Rewind Previous Navigate to Next Navigate To The Last Page Forward
