Arsenal players celebrate after their teammate Granit Xhaka scored his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, at Emirates Stadium, in London, England, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur, North London derby Football Score Highlights: Arsenal meted out their usual punishment to north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium with goals by Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus and Granit Xhaka sealing a 3-1 win to keep them top of the Premier League on Saturday.
Harry Kane’s leveller for Tottenham saw him set yet more scoring records, but his side self-destructed after halftime as their 12-year wait for a league win in the fixture continued. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have now won seven of their opening eight games and lead the standings by four points with second-placed Manchester City facing Manchester United on Sunday.
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Gabriel Jesus with point to prove as derby gets Brazilian twist
3 added minutes now as Arsenal hover around the Spurs box. Can they get a fourth? No. It's a goal kick. Nketiah fouled. Free kick to Arsenal. Nothing comes of it. And that's it. All over. Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham at Full time
Final change for Arsenal as Tomiyasu comes in for Ben White. It's almost academic at the moment as Arsenal are walking this match. Keeping possession as Spurs struggle. Great shot by Tierney from distance which draws out a save from Lloris.
ARS 3-1 TOT
It's still all Arsenal in this match. Spurs are all back defending at the moment at Arsenal have the lion's share of the possession.
ARS 3-1 TOT
Saliba is booked as he brings down Bentancur. Free kick for Spurs. Can something happen? Kane hits it and blocked. Arsenal counters but ball is out of play.
ARS 3-1 TOT
Son, Richarlison, Perisic and Lenglet make way for Doherty, Sessegnon, Bissouma and Sanchez. Arsenal make two changes as Partey and Zinchenko make way for Tierney, Lokonga.
ARS 3-1 TOT
That's another goaaaalllll for Arsenal as Granit Xhaka finds himself on the scoresheet!!! Nice build up play and the Swiss international buries it across the keeper to give Arsenal a 2-goal cushion.
ARS 3-1 TOT
Emerson comes in from behind and plants his studs on Martinelli’s ankle. The referee shows him a straight red card. Things get tougher for Spurs now.
ARS 2-1 TOT
It's all Arsenal at the moment as the front three are combining easily as Spurs try to gain a foot in the game. Martinelli crosses but offside.
ARS 2-1 TOT
Should have been 3 for Arsenal as a Saka ball is handed on a plate to Jesus but the Brazilian puts his header wide. Arsenal press on.
ARS 2-1 TOT
Great shot by Saka as he cuts in and Lloris could not hold on to the ball. Gabriel Jesus on to it in a flash as he bundles it over the goal line. Sharp from the Brazilian.
ARS 2-1 TOT
And Arsenal kick things off. No changes in personnel. Arsenal will try to boss proceedings with the ball. Spurs still on top though as Romero's run is halted in the arsenal penalty box.
ARS 1-1 TOT
Almost halftime and we'll have 2 added minutes. Enerson Royal plays it wide to Richarlison who gives it away. Jesus is fouled while trying to break away. Peep Peep. Halftime. Nothing to separate the two sides.
ARS 1-1 TOT
Romero win nsit strongly from Odegaard. Kane with the ball and Emerson Royal stumbles. Richarlison comes back from an offside position. Free kick to the Gunners.
ARS 1-1 TOT
Arsenal now look a little out of sorts. That penalty has taken all the wind out of them, it seems like. In any event, Spurs on the counter, Kane gets a header to a Perisic ball!! And Ramsdale saves.
ARS 1-1 TOT
Kane standing over the ball. Can he draw Spurs level? Pressure, pressure. YES!!! He just dinks it in as Ramsdale goes the wrong way as Kane shoots it straight down the middle.
ARS 1-1 TOT
Chance for Spurs and Son gives a heavy pass to Richarlison. He gets to it and floats the ball in the box. Arsenal; struggle to clear and that's a penalty to Spurs
Arsenal still buzzing away near the Spurs penalty box. Jesus almost through as a Spurs defender leg. Lucky for Tottenham.
ARS 1-0 TOT
GOOOAAALL!!! What a stunning shot by Thomas Partey. White sets it up and Partey just curls this one in the top corner. Nothing Lloris could have done!!!
ARS 1-0 TOT
Wayward pass by Son who tries to dink one over the arsenal high line to Kane but vthat just goes awry. Sums up Tottenham's day thus far.
Tottenham try to break free as Kane and Richarlison play some one two between them before te Brazilian is fouled. The referee plays advantage Spurs concede possession and it's a free kick for Spurs. Great one by Son. Floats it in the Gunners' box and Richarlison is there!!! But what a save by Ramsdale!!
Arsenal have 77%of possession so far as Spurs are struggling to string any meaningful pass together. Not the start they wanted.
Uffff. Martinelli takes it from his chest and volleys. Off Lloris' post and out!! Corner again. Curious corner as the goes out of play. Not the curler Martinelli wanted.
Tottenham get the ball rolling and Xhaka with a dangeous flick already which Lenglet puts over for a corner. Nothing off it ultimately.
We are moments away from kickoff as the players make their way to the middle to a rupturous Emirates crowd. Let's start now!!!
The home field advantage will be in the Gunners’ corner as Tottenham have a rather unenviable record at the Emirates Stadium. They have won once in their last 29 visits to this stadium.
Gabriel Jesus has been booked four yellow cards this season, the same as Scott McTominay. He's one yellow away from suspension. If he gets one today he would miss the Liverpool match
Two changes for the Arsenal team whic beat Brentford with Zinchenko and Odegaard both back in the starting XI. Meanwhile, Spurs have made three changes to their team which beat Leicester. Son Heung-min, Cristian Romero and Emerson Royal all come in.
Here's how the table looks right now. Both Arsenal and Spurs are just 1 point apart. If Spurs win tonight, which is a tall task, they will top the table.
Arsenal: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus.
Subs: Tierney, Nketiah, Holding, Tomiyasu, Vieira, Sambi Lokonga, Nelson, Alencar, Turner.
Tottenham Hotspur: Lloris, Romero, Dier, Lenglet, Emerson, Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Perisic, Richarlison, Son, Kane.
Subs: Doherty, Skipp, Sanchez, Gil Salvatierra, Sessegnon, Forster, Spence, Sarr, Bissouma.
Here's a number Spurs fans won't want to look at, in their history the North London club has been on top of the Premier League table for only 72 days, which is 57 fewer than Norwich City, currently relegated from the league.
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Every time Arsenal play Tottenham, it is big for the fans. But seldom has the North London derby been staked with the top of the table Premier League spot. Both the teams have been impressive so far this season and not many would've predicted their position pre season during the first derby. While the Mikel Arteta led Gunners are sitting on top of the points table (18), Antonio Conte & co. are just one point behind them. Much to look forward to today. Stay with us for all the updates.