Is Arsenal again? Mikel Arteta’s aspect confirmed few flaws in a 3-1 London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur, which allowed the Gunners to leapfrog their rivals within the Premier League standings. Arsenal dominated the primary half en path to a 3-0 halftime lead after which held on within the second half for its third straight win.

Emile Smith Rowe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka have been the scorers in that overpowering first half throughout which the residence aspect performed with power and want, successful the battles in each zone of the sphere. The Arsenal again line was stable, the goalkeeping was surehanded, the midfield’s transition passing was crisp and the forwards have been dynamic with their runs. All three objectives have been related within the quickness and ruthlessness of the sweeping attacking strikes.

Smith Rowe completed a cross from Bukayo Saka for the primary aim. Then Smith Rowe turned provider for Aubameyang because the Gunners doubled their lead. Saka’s aim and Arsenal’s third was a solo effort and it had the Emirates rocking.

“It is in all probability the very best day of my life,” Smith Rowe mentioned in his postgame interview. “I’ve at all times dreamt of this present day to attain for Arsenal in opposition to Tottenham. With my household right here as effectively, it is the very best feeling ever.”

Spurs ought to’ve had a penalty kick early within the second half after an ineffective Harry Kane was introduced down, however the always-lively Son Heung-min finally pulled one again to make the latter phases considerably attention-grabbing. Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale prevented late drama with a tip save off the crossbar on a shot by Lucas Moura, who made his return to the lineup after an harm absence.

“We began actually robust, actually satisfied, actually decided,” Arteta mentioned postgame. “It is in all probability certainly one of the very best video games that I’ve seen us play for that interval within the first half. And within the second half we needed to do what we needed to do. So happy to win the sport.”

Issues are trying up for Arsenal and its supervisor Arteta, who was below fireplace after beginning the season with three straight losses. The Gunners have now received three straight to maneuver as much as tenth place (9 factors). It has been the alternative expertise for Spurs (eleventh place, 9 factors), who opened with three wins below new coach Nuno Espirito Santo and have now succumbed to 3 consecutive defeats, conceding three objectives on every event.

“The efficiency was not good, the sport plan was not good, the choices weren’t good. It was positively not a very good day for us,” Espirito Santo mentioned postgame. “When you may have a sport plan it’s important to make the appropriate choices when it comes to who you need on the pitch to develop that sport plan … the sport plan was not in accordance with the gamers who have been on the pitch.”

“It isn’t about successful, it was the way in which we have accomplished it in opposition to a troublesome crew with prime gamers and in essentially the most special occasion of the season after we play our rivals,” Arsenal’s Arteta continued. “At the moment is one instance of what we’re making an attempt to do. Now we have now to be in keeping with each sport and do it higher.”

Arsenal vs. Tottenham remaining rating

Targets:
ARS — Emile Smith Rowe (Bukayo Saka) — twelfth min.
ARS — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Smith Rowe) — twenty seventh min.
ARS — Bukayo Saka — thirty fourth min.
TOT — Son Heung-min (Sergio Reguilon) — 79th min.

Arsenal vs. Tottenham updates & highlights

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Remaining: Arsenal 3, Tottenham 1

Remaining: Arsenal deserves the win for an amazing first half and a reliable second half, though it was clearly extra weak at 3-0. Spurs ought to’ve had a penalty shortly after the break which might’ve made the sport extra attention-grabbing, and Gunners ‘keeper Aaron Ramsdale wanted to give you two massive saves. However the general indicators from an Arsenal perspective are optimistic. It is again to the drafting board for Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo, who nonetheless cannot discover a approach to get the very best out of star striker Harry Kane.

92nd min.: Probability for Spurs! Lucas Moura with a dipping shot and Aaron Ramsdale suggestions it off the Arsenal bar. Unbelievable save to keep away from a frantic end for Arsenal.

91st min.: 5 minutes of stoppage time. Within the first of these minutes, Albert Lokonga is booked for knocking down Bryan Gil.

87th min.: SUB – Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe come off for Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Nuno Tavares. Just some minutes left for Arsenal to see this one out. Tottenham will not be creating a lot hazard in current minutes.

81st min.: Spurs’ momentum is interrupted by an harm to Granit Xhaka, who’s subbed off for Albert Sambi Lokonga. Lucas Moura fell onto Xhaka’s leg and it required a prolonged spell of remedy.

79th min.: Tottenham pulls one again! Son Heung-min hits a Reguilon cross into the nook.

74th min.: Unbelievable effort from Saka, who curls a left-footed shot from the appropriate which goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has to parry away for a nook. After a very good spell from Spurs to begin the second half, Arsenal is threatening once more.

69th min.: SUB – Spurs’ Bryan Gil comes on for Tanguy Ndombele, who was overmatched on the day in midfield and by no means bought right into a rhythm.

67th min.: Minutes after Granit Xhaka ought to’ve acquired a yellow card, it is Spurs’ Oliver Skipp who will get it for a lunge on the ft of Bukayo Saka.

63rd min.: One other massive likelihood for Harry Kane! Ball excessive, and he controls it and lifts it towards aim, however barely misses extensive proper.

61st min.: What a cease by Arsenal’s Ramsdale. Harry Kane with the low, angled blast, however Ramsdale suggestions it extensive. Nice effort by each gamers. Spurs cannot create any hazard from the following nook.

57th min.: Wow. Clear penalty not awarded to Spurs. Ben White fouled Harry Kane on the prime of the Arsenal field, however there was no whistle and the VAR didn’t sign a transparent and apparent error. That decision would’ve been large for Spurs early on this second half.

fifty fifth min.: Nice transfer by Tanguy Ndombele within the Arsenal field, however there’s Takehiro Tomiyasu once more to neutralize the hazard.

54th min.: Arsenal once more crossing and passing at will. Spurs clear the ball close to their aim line, however the Gunners need a penalty for a Davinson Sanchez foul on Gabriel within the field. No penalty forthcoming.

52nd min.: Arsenal proper again Takehiro Tomiyasu with a wonderful begin to this second half. Additionally wins a ball and launches an assault.

forty sixth min.: Two subs for Spurs. Emerson Royal is available in at proper again for Japhet Tanganga, whereas Oliver Skipp replaces Dele Alli in midfield.

Halftime: Arsenal 3, Tottenham 0

Halftime: Not far more that Arsenal may’ve accomplished higher in that half. Strong defending, nice touches and transition passing in midfield, and impressed runs within the assault. Tottenham is nowhere shut in the case of depth and Spurs are always getting beat to most balls. Lucas Moura will not be within the sport, Dele Alli is invisible, and Harry Kane appears to be like deflated. Son Heung-min is the one participant with one thing to supply. Robust to see how Spurs come again.

thirty eighth min.: Harry Kane is basically listening to it from the Emirates crowd at present. His header on a set piece is simply off the mark and the gang jeers.

thirty fourth min.: It is 3-0 for Arsenal! Harry Kane with the giveaway this time and Arsenal simply passes its manner into Spurs’ half. Saka’s first shot is blocked by a sliding Kane and he picks up the free ball himself to complete.

twenty seventh min.: One other Arsenal aim! On a fast transition, Aubameyang feeds Smith Rowe, who returns the ball within the field and it is an professional end by the Gunners’ ahead. Tottenham wished a foul known as earlier on the play, however VAR will not be taking this one again.

twenty fourth min.: Determined long-distance shot from Harry Kane that is manner off the mark. Not a very good signal for Spurs.

twenty second min.: Spurs’ solely likelihood is coming off turnovers they usually bought one off Martin Odegaard. Son Heung-min places the shot on the right track and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale saves for a nook that Arsenal handles.

seventeenth min.: It is all Arsenal to begin. Lower than a minute after the Partey shot, Aubameyang fires a blast that simply misses the goal. That was shut.

sixteenth min.: One other likelihood for Arsenal! This time the Gunners are simply knocking the ball across the Spurs’ field and Partey ends the transfer with a shot that Hugo Lloris saves for a nook. Nothing comes of it.

fifteenth min.: Response by Tottenham comes from a cross by Sergio Reguilon, however he misses Harry Kane within the field and Arsenal clears.

twelfth min.: Objective Arsenal! Nice cross from the appropriate from Saka and he picks out a run into the field by Smith Rowe, who began the match extensive left. It was a straightforward end. Nice begin by Arsenal and simply reward for the Gunners’ play.

seventh min.: Smith Rowe down the left with an amazing cross into the field, however Aubameyang dominated offside. Good build-up from Arsenal.

sixth min.: Surrounded by 4 defenders, Tottenham’s Son will get a shot off, however he was offside the entire manner.

third min.: Sloppy begin, however Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White and Bukayo Saka give you successful tackles to rev up the gang.

1st min.: And we’re off.

11:29 a.m.: We’re nearly prepared. Groups are on the pitch:

11:19 a.m.: Thierry Henry within the retro jersey on the Emirates:

10:58 a.m.: What Arsenal followers are trying ahead to:

10:52 a.m.: Mikel Arteta pregame desires his younger crew to handle its feelings throughout this derby. Simpler mentioned than accomplished:

10:51 a.m.: Sights and sounds from the Emirates forward of warmups:

9:53 a.m.: So Granit Xhaka, again from a three-game suspension, is seemingly getting the beginning.

8:45 a.m.: Arsenal ‘keeper Aaron Ramsdale sounds just like the assured sort:

8:26 a.m.: The early scene exterior the Emirates:

7:15 a.m.: Little doubt there will likely be some that may name for Mikel Arteta to be fired if he does not win this sport. But it surely’s the efficiency that ought to matter greater than the consequence. Arsenal has been bettering:

7:14 a.m.: Give Harry Kane time, says Nuno:

6:47 a.m.: Derby day has already began for some of us on the west coast:

6:45 a.m.: It is an amazing day for some. For others:

Arsenal vs. Tottenham lineups

Mikel Arteta has a full-strength squad obtainable to him with the return from suspension of Granit Xhaka and he is throwing Xhaka proper again into the beginning lineup after serving his three-game suspension.

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Among the many different massive choices, Nicolas Pepe begins on the bench as  Bukayo Saka is most well-liked on the appropriate wing. 

Arsenal beginning lineup (4-2-3-1, left to proper): 32-Aaron Ramsdale-GK — 3-Kieran Tierney, 6-Gabriel, 4-Ben White, 18-Takehiro Tomiyasu — 6-Thomas Partey, 34-Granit Xhaka — 10-Emile Smith Rowe, 8-Martin Odegaard, 7-Bukayo Saka  — 14-Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Arsenal subs (9): 1-Bernd Leno-GK, 16-Rob Holding, 17-Cedric, 20-Nuno Tavares, 23-Albert Sambi Lokonga, 15-Ainsley Maitland-Niles, 19-Nicolas Pepe, 9-Alexandre Lacazette, 35-Gabriel Martinelli

The Tottenham squad will not be at full well being, however near it. Lucas Moura is out there for the derby  and can begin even after his current layoff. Steven Bergwijn (ankle) and Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring) are nonetheless out. Japhet Tanganga is most well-liked over Emerson Royal at proper again.

Tottenham beginning lineup (4-3-3, left to proper): 1-Hugo Lloris-GK — 3-Sergio Reguilon, 15-Eric Dier, 6-Davinson Sanchez, 25-Japhet Tanganga — 20-Dele Alli, 5-Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 28-Tanguy Ndombele — 27-Lucas Moura, 10-Harry Kane, 7-Son Heung-min

Tottenham subs (9): 22-Pierluigi Gollini-GK, 4-Cristian Romero, 12-Emerson Royal, 14-Joe Rodon, 33-Ben Davies, 29-Oliver Skipp, 11-Bryan Gil, 18-Giovani Lo Celso, 44-Dane Scarlett