Arsenal recover to land north London derby success and close on Liverpool - 5 talking points
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Arsenal completed a north London derby double as they recovered from going behind to see off Tottenham at the Emirates. The Gunners were dumped out of the FA Cup three days ago but produced the perfect response as two first-half goals helped them land the season's bragging rights over their neighbours, who had taken the lead courtesy of Son Heung-min.
The South Korean notched once again in a London derby but the visitor's lead didn't last long as Gabriel, scorer of the winner in the reverse fixture, got on the end of a corner to level the contest. The goal eventually being credited to Dominic Solanke, who put through his own net.
Arsenal were then able to take advantage of some slack Tottenham play moments later as Leandro Trossard enjoyed acres of space down the left before firing past Antonin Kinsky. Ange Postecoglou tweaked his XI to add more attacking quality in the second-half, but his side couldn't find the equaliser as the game continued to ebb and flow. Solanke was denied by a brilliant block whilst the host's lack of productivity in the final third remains as numerous chances went begging.
It didn't prove costly on this occasion as Mikel Arteta's side were able to take advantage of a rare opportunity to close Liverpool, who had drawn 24 hours earlier, whilst Tottenham have now won just once in their last nine Premier League outings. Here's the major talking points from the Emirates.
