Tottenham v Arsenal LIVE: Result and final score as Gabriel wins fierce north London derby
Arsenal won the first north London derby of the season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Gabriel’s second-half header earned Arsenal a crucial 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur in a feisty north London derby on Sunday to keep pace with early Premier League leaders Manchester City.
Spurs started sharper, and David Raya was forced into early saves before Arsenal fought their way into the contest, although Jurrien Timber was perhaps fortunate to avoid a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Pedro Porro in the first half.
The game was breathless but low on quality in front of goal until Arsenal punished Spurs from a corner, Gabriel escaping from Cristian Romero and powering a header past Guglielmo Vicario from close range in the 64th minute.
Arsenal withstood some late pressure from Spurs to secure the win, which puts them on 10 points, two behind champions City ahead of their trip to the Etihad next Sunday, while Spurs have four points from four games.
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
86 mins
Turns out that Saka is unable to continue, and he’s replaced by 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri.
It’s Spurs with the ball again, as Werner is clipped for a free-kick. It’s a chance for Spurs to deliver a dangerous ball in.
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
84 mins
Spurs are piling on the pressure here, but without creating anything of real substance yet. They’re still lacking penetration in the final third.
Saka attempts to give his side some respite as he stays down after a challenge and waits to receive treatment.
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
81 mins
Odobert has looked like he might be key to any big chances Spurs do create, and he does well again to skip past a challenge before the cross is cut out. There are shouts for a penalty as Gabriel is first to the ball over Solanke, but nothing doing.
The attack breaks down once more due to poor decision-making, as Sarr fires wide with an effort from distance.
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
80 mins
James Maddison makes way for Timo Werner, while the away side bring on Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling for Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli.
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
78 mins
Spurs are urged on by the home crowd but they’re still lacking that bit of quality in the final third, as Maddison’s cross is overhit.
Meanwhile, Jorginho is down, but he looks like he’ll be okay to carry on.
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
77 mins
Well played from Havertz, who was isolated down the wing but managed to win the throw. Arsenal link well down the right, but Trossard is offside in the end.
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
75 mins
Spurs come again and Odobert attempts to combine with Son, but the latter’s back-heel pass is cut out.
The home side retain possession, knocking it around it front of the Arsenal defence before Maddison swings in a dangerous cross that just flies past Solanke, who was under pressure from Gabriel.
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
72 mins
Spurs counter and Odobert drives into the box, but his cutback is cut out. The home side continue to attack, but it’s wasteful from Sarr as he shoots from about 25 yards out. Wasteful.
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
69 mins
It’s frenetic stuff from Spurs at the moment as they hunt an equaliser. A little disjointed.
Udogie does well down the left but his cross is straight to the defender, before Romero concedes the foul on halfway.
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
Miguel Delaney at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...
Well... who could have predicted that? Just about anyone, other than seemingly Tottenham’s staff. The management team that has almost been dismissive about set-pieces concedes one to the team that have made a virtue of it. You could just see the game falling into this pattern.
Great delivery, and a brilliant centre-half’s header from Gabriel.
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