Arsenal, the Premier League leaders, weathered a second-half scare against Tottenham to secure a 3-2 victory in the north London derby. Their triumph solidified their position at the top of the league.
During a 23 -minutes first-half blitz, the Gunners surged ahead with goals from a Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg own goal, a Bukayo Saka finish, and a Kai Havertz header. Despite their dominance, a 64th-minute blunder by goalkeeper David Raya allowed Cristian Romero to score for Spurs after Raya’s clearance went straight to the defender. An 87th-minute penalty by Heung-Min Son added tension, but Arsenal held on to secure a crucial win.
This potentially season-defining victory keeps Arsenal’s hopes alive for their first Premier League title in 20 years. The win initially put them four points ahead of second-placed Manchester City. However, the defending champions responded with a victory against Nottingham Forest, narrowing the gap to just one point with a game in hand. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s second consecutive defeat leaves them seven points behind fourth place Aston Villa , dealing a blow to their Champions League qualification aspirations.
