After defeating their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, Mikel Arteta’s team ended Tottenham Hotspur’s unbeaten streak in the Premier League and now sit comfortably atop the league standings. The goals came from Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus, and Granit Xhaka.
Thomas Partey, an Arsenal midfielder, scored a long-range goal in the 20th minute to give Arsenal the lead, but Harry Kane’s penalty kick before halftime gave Tottenham Hotspur the lead back.
After Hugo Lloris makes a mistake four minutes into the second half, Arsenal’s summer acquisition Gabriel Jesus scores the team’s first goal in the North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Gabriel Jesus imitated Thierry Henry’s famous goal celebration after scoring in the 49th minute to complete the celebration.
Tottenham Hotspur had already been down to 10 men after Emerson Royal’s dismissal when Granit Xhaka put Arsenal’s lead out of reach.
Recall that The toughest Premier League matchup this weekend is likely the Manchester derby. Manchester United would go to Etihad Stadium to play against Manchester City after the players’ international break. Since taking over as the club’s manager, Erik Ten Hag has never played in a derby.
Erik Ten Hag, whose club defeated Liverpool and Arsenal, could, nevertheless, demonstrate his strength at Etihad Stadium. Even though Manchester City is in good form right now, it seems like the Red Devils will defeat them away from home and earn all three points.