- Arsenal defeated Tottenham 2-1 in the North London Derby during Premier League Matchweek 21
- Heung-Min Son scored in the 25th minute to give Spurs the lead
- Dominic Solanke’s own goal in the 40th minute leveled the score for Arsenal
- Leandro Trossard completed the turnaround with a goal in the 45th minute
- Pedro Porro hit the post in stoppage time, narrowly missing an equalizer for Spurs
- Arsenal moved into second place, four points behind league leaders Liverpool
- Tottenham remains in the bottom half of the table, closer to the relegation zone than European qualification spots
Key Takeaways:
Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Tottenham in the North London Derby at the Emirates Stadium as part of Matchweek 21 of the Premier League. Spurs struck first with a goal from Heung-Min Son in the 25th minute, but their advantage was short-lived. Dominic Solanke’s own goal in the 40th minute brought Arsenal back on level terms, and four minutes later, Leandro Trossard scored to complete the comeback just before halftime.
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The equalizing goal raised questions about whether the ball had gone out of play during the build-up, but VAR did not identify any issues. Arsenal dominated the second half, creating several chances to extend their lead but failed to convert. Tottenham nearly capitalized on Arsenal’s missed opportunities when Pedro Porro hit the post in stoppage time, narrowly missing an equalizer.
With the win, Arsenal climbed to second place in the Premier League table, just four points behind leaders Liverpool. Tottenham’s struggles continued as they remained in the lower half of the standings, closer to the relegation zone than to the European qualification places. Spurs will need to make significant improvements to regain momentum in the league.