Arsenal got here from behind to beat their north London rivals Tottenham 2-1 and transfer to inside 4 factors of league leaders Liverpool.
Son Heung-min surprised the Emirates by firing Spurs in entrance with the help of a deflection, however Arsenal hit again with two targets in 4 minutes to take a lead into the break.
Gabriel’s header deflected off Dominic Solanke to deliver the Gunners stage, earlier than Leandro Trossard fired previous Antonin Kinsky together with his weaker left foot.
Arsenal had extra possibilities to place the sport to mattress, however their profligacy in entrance of purpose was a difficulty as soon as extra, which led to a nervy end. However the Gunners managed to hold on for a vital win.
So, who had been the standout gamers on the Emirates, and who had an evening to overlook?
Mail Sport’s ISAAN KHAN was readily available to forged his eye over each units of gamers…
Leandro Trossard scored the winner as Arsenal got here from behind to beat Tottenham
It was one other disappointing evening for Ange Postecoglou as his aspect left the Emirates empty-handed
ARSENAL (4-3-3)
DAVID RAYA 6.5 – Composed on the ball as standard. Unfortunate to be crushed by Son Heung-min, the ball deflecting off William Saliba’s leg.
JURRIEN TIMBER 6.5 – Desperate to get ahead and comfortable to progress the ball with Raheem Sterling usually getting caught with what to do.
WILLIAM SALIBA 6.5 – Turned his again on Son Heung-min’s strike, the ball deflecting off his leg and into the purpose.
GABRIEL 8 – His header, which went in off Dominic Solanke, was an enormous purpose. The Brazilian’s prowess from set-pieces coming to the fore for Arsenal as soon as once more.
MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY 7.5 – Didn’t wilt when pressured and made some sturdy forays into midfield. One other promising show.
MARTIN ODEGAARD 7 – Good touches and silky play all through. Didn’t get deterred by the early moments of profligacy from frontline.
THOMAS PARTEY 7 – His deal with result in Arsenal’s second purpose. Bit stodgy at occasions, however did break up play properly.
DECLAN RICE 8.5 – An engine within the center. Offered possibilities in assault and made essential tackles. His nook for Gabriel’s header was proper on the cash.
Gabriel scored an essential purpose by way of a deflection and was a colossus on the again
Declan Rice delivered a powerhouse efficiency in midfield for the hosts
RAHEEM STERLING 5 – Appeared misplaced when he obtained the ball and stored on the lookout for a sideways move as a get out.
KAI HAVERTZ 6 – Involvement in Arsenal’s general play was restricted. However did properly to intercept Antonin Kinsky a few occasions which set the tone.
LEANDRO TROSSARD 7.5 – Rating a well-taken purpose, following a run which left the opposition defence in his wake. Saved getting at Pedro Porro and that paid off.
SUBSTITUTES
Martinelli 6 (for Sterling 61min)
Tierney N/A (for Trossard 77)
Zinchenko N/A (for Lewis-Skelly 87)
Merino N/A (for Rice 87)
Supervisor
MIKEL ARTETA 6.5 – Badly wanted a win after a current torrid run — and crucially received it.
TOTTENHAM (4-3-3)
ANTONIN KINSKY 5 – What a distinction per week makes. Final Wednesday he was lauded for his show vs Liverpool. This Wednesday he was expose. Ought to have achieved higher for Trossard’s strike and disposed by Kai Havertz a few occasions.
Antonin Kinsky seemed nervy on the ball and will have achieved higher for the successful purpose
PEDRO PORRO 5.5 – Crushed by Leandro Trossard plenty of occasions. His reverse quantity loved tormenting him.
RADU DRAGUSIN 5.5 – Made a good block early on. However, crucially, outhustled by Gabriel for his header which received Arsenal again into the sport.
ARCHIE GRAY 6.5 – Was harried by the opposition plenty of occasions however stored calm in possession. Clever head on younger shoulders.
DJED SPENCE 7 – Made life troublesome for Raheem Sterling. Stayed in place and performed a elegant in-step cross for Dominic Solanke.
Djed Spence was Tottenham’s standout defender as he stored Raheem Sterling quiet
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YVES BISSOUMA 6 – Spurs wanted extra from him within the center. Hooked at half-time.
PAPE SARR 6 – Some good runs ahead to interrupt up play. His nook led to Spurs’ opening purpose.
LUCAS BERGVALL 7 – Energetic and received correctly caught in. A expertise who’s rising and a robust register midfield for Spurs.
DEJAN KULUSEVSKI 6 – Good monitoring again. Didn’t get the ball sufficient in remaining third to trigger the harm he’s able to.
DOMINIC SOLANKE 6 – Had an important likelihood early within the sport snuffed out by Gabriel. Apart from that, was quiet all through.
SON HEUNG-MIN 6.5 – Scored together with his first shot of the sport, by way of a deflection, which gave Spurs the lead towards the run of play.
Son Heung-min put Spurs in entrance however they had been unable to carry on to their benefit
SUBSTITUTES
Johnson 6 (for Sarr 46min)
Maddison 6 (for Bissouma 46)
Richarlison N/A (for Son 78)
Supervisor
ANGE POSTECOGLOU 6 – His workforce, regardless of their defiance in elements, had been below the cosh from the start.
Referee: SIMON HOOPER – 6.5
