DBasia.news – Arsenal managed to obtain a positive result against Tottenham Hotspur with a score of 3-1 in the 2022-2023 Premier League continued match, at the Emirates Stadium, Saturday (1/10/2022). With this victory, the North London Derby, the Gunners are getting stronger at the top of the standings.
After the international break, the Premier League has begun to turn the wheel of competition by bringing Arsenal against Tottenham. The duel heated the competition in the top flight.
Arsenal, who appeared for their fans, immediately stepped on the pedals since the early minutes. When the game was three minutes in, the Gunners threatened through Gabriel Martinelli’s volley kick. However, the ball still hit Richarlison.
Tottenham replied in the 13th minute. Starting from Son Heung-Min’s free kick, Richarlison made a strike. However, the ball was still secured by Aaron Ramsdale.
The host public finally cheered after Thomas Partey scored a goal in the 20th minute. His rocket kick was aimed at the top right corner of the goal.
Unfortunately, the advantage caught Arsenal off guard. Tottenham received a penalty kick after Richarlison was violated by Gabriel Magalhaes in the forbidden box.
Harry Kane who was appointed as the executioner did not waste opportunities. His shot went down the middle, while Ramsdale headed right. The score became 1-1 in the 31st minute.
According to BBC records, Kane became the first player to score 100 away goals in the Premier League.
Arsenal almost regained the lead two minutes before halftime. Martin Odegaard faced three Tottenham defenders before opening fire. Unfortunately, the ball was still secured by Hugo Lloris.
Finally, Arsenal’s expected goal was created in the 49th minute. Gabriel Jesus managed to take advantage of the chaos in Tottenham Hotspur’s goal.
After being left behind 2-1, Tottenham Hotspur tried to rise. However, instead they had to play with 10 players after Emerson Royal received a straight red card. Emerson blocked Gabriel Martinelli’s movement.
Superior in the number of players, Arsenal increasingly intensified their attacks. The result, Granit Xhaka made the Gunners away 3-1 in the 67th minute. Xhaka completes Martinelli’s move.
The score 3-1 lasted until the long whistle. Arsenal won the North London Derby this time.
The victory has Arsenal stronger at the top of the standings. From 8 matches, Mikel Arteta’s team packed 21 points. Next, Arsenal will host Bodo/Glimt on Friday (7/10).