Late First-Half Goals Lift Gunners to 2-1 Victory in North London Derby
Arsenal reignited their Premier League title aspirations with a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a pulsating North London derby at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners overcame an early setback after Tottenham captain Son Heung-min opened the scoring in the 25th minute. His deflected volley silenced the home crowd, putting Spurs ahead against the run of play.
However, Arsenal struck back with a relentless response. Gabriel’s header from Declan Rice’s corner found the net via Spurs forward Dominic Solanke, leveling the score in the 41st minute. Moments later, Leandro Trossard fired home a spectacular winner from Martin Ødegaard’s precise pass just before halftime.
Arsenal’s Dominance and Redemption
The Gunners maintained control in the second half, comfortably preserving their lead. The victory pulls Arsenal within four points of league leaders Liverpool, who were held to a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest earlier in the week.
The win also provides much-needed relief for Mikel Arteta, whose side recently suffered setbacks, including a Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg loss to Newcastle and a penalty shootout exit in the FA Cup against Manchester United.
“This is what we needed,” said Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard to TNT Sports. “We know how important it is to win games like these, especially against Spurs. The fans are buzzing, and it’s a great night for us.”
Tottenham’s Frustration
The result leaves Tottenham languishing in 13th place, with 24 points from 21 games. While Spurs may feel aggrieved by the controversial corner decision that led to Arsenal’s equalizer, their lack of composure in key moments proved costly.
Arsenal’s Home Dominance Continues
The victory extended Arsenal’s remarkable record in the North London derby at home, where they have suffered just one Premier League defeat since 1993. The Gunners now sit on 43 points from 21 matches, keeping their title hopes alive as they look to chase down Liverpool.
As Trossard added, “We always want to put pressure on [Liverpool], but we can only focus on ourselves. This win gives us confidence to look forward and keep fighting.”
For Arsenal, this derby triumph may serve as the turning point in their quest for glory, while Spurs continue to search for consistency in a challenging season.
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