Arsenal vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction from four-goal thriller
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham: Son equalised twice for Spurs as Ange Postecoglou’s side maintained their unbeaten Premier League start
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min’s brace earned his side a 2-2 draw at Arsenal in the Premier League as the visitors twice came from behind in an absorbing derby on Sunday.
Cristian Romero’s own goal after 26 minutes handed Arsenal the lead but Son equalised shortly before halftime as the visitors grew into the game.
Romero then conceded a penalty that was converted by Bukayo Saka in the 54th minute but Tottenham hit back almost immediately as Son punished a terrible mistake by Arsenal substitute Jorginho.
Both sides had chances to take maximum points with Son close to a hat-trick for Tottenham and Saka having a shot saved. Ten minutes of stoppage time could not separate the sides as the draw ensured both remain undefeated in the league this season with 14 points from six games.
Catch up with all the reaction after Arsenal and Tottenham shared the points in the north London derby
Son speaking to Sky Sports after the game
“It’s always a tough game but I think the performance was fantastic from the first whistle until the last whistle. We gave everything so I hope the fans can be proud. Obviously, we want to win but I think performance-wise we can be proud.
On the penalty: “The referee made a decision and we can’t argue with that. It’s always an emotional game but we accepted the decision and bounced back really strongly.”
FULL-TIME: Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
Here’s a look at the two second-half goals. First, Saka’s penalty that put Arsenal briefly back ahead.
But it wouldn’t last long as Son struck back right away.
FULL-TIME: Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
The corner comes to nothing and there’s the full-time whistle. It ends 2-2 with the second half’s action coming in a frantic two-minute period. Saka had Arsenal back ahead from the spot after Romero’s handball but Postecoglou’s side hit back just a minute later as Son equalised again for the visitors.
No real chances for either side after that and the spoils are shared in the first north London derby of the season.
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
90+10 mins: But now Spurs break. Udogie glides through the middle of the park before releasing Kulusevski on the right. It’s cut back to Richarlison whose effort is deflected wide.
A late corner.
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
90+9 mins: It’s attack versus defence now with Spurs clearly happy to settle for a point away from home. On Arsenal press...
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
90+7 mins: A final roll of the dice for Arteta as Saka makes way for Smith Rowe.
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
90+6 mins: Richarlison has been quiet since his arrival off the bench as he sees a half-chance loop off an Arsenal defender and into the hands of Raya.
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
90+4 mins: Porro almost gets Spurs in a spot of bother as the full-back gives it away at the back but its superb work from Bissouma to outmuscle Havertz and win a goal-kick for his side.
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
90+2 mins: Van de Ven gets in a pickle as he slices the ball out from a corner. The initial cross is cleared but Saka forces a good save from Vicario as his low strike - through a crowd of players - almost finds the far corner.
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