"Arsenal won the derby against Tottenham and puts pressure on leaders Liverpool"

Son Opens the Scoring for Tottenham

Heung-Min Son was the one to spark the derby right from the start. The South Korean forward, when Tottenham least deserved it, scored the opener to make it 1-0 for the visitors at Arsenal's stadium.

Arsenal's Dominance in the First Half

Mikel Arteta’s side dominated the game from beginning to end, but their superiority was most evident in the first half. The home team controlled possession and created the most dangerous chances.

Gunners’ Response: Two Quick Goals

After suffering the early blow from Son's goal, the Gunners responded swiftly. In a four-minute burst, the red team managed to reflect their dominance on the scoreboard.

Gabriel Magalhães’ Equaliser

Gabriel Magalhães struck first. In a delicate moment for Arsenal, the centre-back rose above the defence and headed home to equalise at 1-1 in the 40th minute.

Trossard’s Stunning Strike

Just four minutes later, Leandro Trossard conjured up some magic. With a brilliant left-footed strike, he made it 2-1, a lead that ultimately proved decisive for Arsenal.

Second Half: Arsenal Controls the Game

In the second half, Arsenal didn’t shine as brightly as in the first, but they managed to control the game and deny Tottenham any real comfort. Spurs put in a lacklustre performance and were clearly outplayed by the Gunners.

Arsenal Closes the Gap on Liverpool

With this victory, Arsenal is now just four points behind league leaders Liverpool, although they have played one game more than Arne Slot’s side. Meanwhile, Tottenham remains stuck in mid-table, and the threat of relegation is becoming a worrying reality.