Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table, defeating Tottenham 3-2 in the north London derby. The Gunners took the lead in the 15th minute with Bukayo Saka’s corner being headed into the net by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. Saka doubled their advantage with a goal just before the half-hour mark, and Kai Havertz made it 3-0 before the break. Despite a second goal from Son Heung-Min, Arsenal held on for the win.

The Gunners have been prolific from corners, with two of their goals coming from set pieces in this match. However, a goal from Van de Ven was disallowed after a VAR check, causing controversy among the Tottenham fans. Saka, with 15 league goals this season, showcased his skills by driving into the box and finding the net. Tottenham’s Romero capitalized on a goalkeeper error to score, but Arsenal’s strong performance secured the victory.

Arteta’s team has been impressive lately, winning 13 of their last 15 Premier League matches. Tottenham, on the other hand, faces a challenge to secure a top-four position despite having two games in hand. The result has significantly impacted their fate in the table.