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Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham: Son Heung Min put Spurs ahead but the Gunners hit back through an own goal and a Leandro Trossard strike to stay in the Premier League title race

Michael Jones
Wednesday 15 January 2025 22:36 GMT
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Arsenal cut the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool with a dominant victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby. The Gunners overturned a deficit to win the match 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium but their composure and control of possession isn’t reflected in the scoreline.

The hosts started the match in quick fashion, winning a series of set pieces and whipping crosses into the penalty area. They should have been clear of the visitors, but it was Tottenham who struck first.

Son Heung-Min volleyed a dropping ball from a corner towards goal and a deflection took it past David Raya in the 25th minute.

Arsenal didn’t panic. A four-minute salvo saw them first level the match through a deflected header from Gabriel, who met Declan Rice’s corner kick to give Arsenal another goal from a set piece, then go ahead courtesy of Leandro Trossard’s individual brilliance.

Mikel Arteta’s men then managed the rest of the game and took all three points.

Relive the Premier League action from the Emirates below:

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Declan Rice speaking to TNT Sports:

"You can tell that tonight meant more than anything. From the first minute, the first half was pure domination. We showed the intent, the pressure, the desire, you could tell it was a derby. I think we were probably unlucky that we didn't score 10 tonight. That is the feeling.

"You don't need a message. When you play Spurs you know what it means to the fans. As a player if you can't get up for Spurs then you shouldn't be playing football. You need to have that fire in your belly.

"In the second half the game got stretched. They maybe could have scored a couple but we could have got another five or six - that is the disappointing thing.

"The three points is the most important thing. Hopefully now we can go on a run because this is the most important part of the season."

Mike Jones15 January 2025 22:36
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How Arsenal’s horror week set up vital derby win over Tottenham

A spell that has seen Arsenal all but eliminated from both domestic cups may have still revitalised their title challenge. The worst week of Mikel Arteta’s season so far ends with the best possible result, which was a home win over Tottenham Hotspur.

That was admittedly half a Tottenham Hotspur, given the injuries that Ange Postecoglou has suffered that might make even Arteta sympathise. The Spaniard won’t really care, though, given this 2-1 comeback served to cut Liverpool’s lead to a mere four points, albeit with a game more played.

How Arsenal’s horror week set up vital derby win over Tottenham

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Mike Jones15 January 2025 22:35
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More from Ange Postecoglou:

"Yeah we could have got something but that is kind of irrelevant to the point that we were nowhere near the levels we needed to be at today.

"In the first half we were way too passive and let Arsenal get into a rhythm. We hung in there, we hung in there the whole game really. Second half was a bit better but nowhere near the level it needed to be.

"We needed something. The fact we went out in the first half in such a big game and were so passive, it was unacceptable. And we paid a price for it.

"When we play well and take the game to teams then we are at our best and we didn't do that today."

Mike Jones15 January 2025 22:24
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'This is what we needed' admits Trossard

Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard gave his post-match reaction saying: "This is what we needed. We all know that we have to win these games against Spurs. You can see what it means to the fans, they are buzzing. It is a great night for us.

"We want to win every game, especially these derby games. We were up for it today and managed to take three points.

"It is an amazing feeling [to score], especially when it ends up being the winner as well. I am just happy for everyone. We work so hard day in and day out. Now we need to look forward and build on it.

"The hardest thing in football is to get the ball in the net. I think that we could have scored more today as well but obviously we are happy with the three points.

"We always want to put pressure on them [Liverpool] but we can only look at ourselves. Try to win every game starting today. We need to look forward, take all the positives and enjoy this win."

Mike Jones15 January 2025 22:21
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'Very disappointing' says Son

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min told TNT Sports: "Very disappointing. This game means a lot to the club and fans. Conceding goals like this is more painful.

"The manager is right. We were too passive. We always want to press and play high up as possible. In the first half we were way too passive. Second half was a little better. The first half was not good enough.

"It's up to the players as well. You have to listen to what we want to do. I think we were not disciplined enough.

"We have to do better in every aspect. When you look at table it's not good enough."

Mike Jones15 January 2025 22:17
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'Nowhere near good enough' says Postecoglou

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou told TNT Sports after the game: "Nowhere near good enough, especially in the first half. We were too passive. We let Arsenal dictate the game. Second half was a little better not nowhere near good enough. Not acceptable.

"Ultimately the responsibilty lies with me and how I prepare the players.

"I'm more interested in how we play and we were not anywhere near the levels today.

"Go back to work and prepare for a tough game.

"Of course they [defeats] hurt me. Not acceptable. Too many losses this year. Too many games getting away from us. It needs to stop.

"No other way of looking at it. If you give up now, there's no point. Right now we have a big game against Everton this weekned. That's our focus."

Mike Jones15 January 2025 22:11
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Arsenal claim victory in north London derby

Arsenal claim a much-needed victory at home against Spurs.

Just look at what it means to Mikel Arteta and his men:

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Mike Jones15 January 2025 22:06
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FT Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham

Arsenal cut the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool with a dominant victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby. The Gunners overturned a deficit to win the match 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium but their composure and control of possession isn’t reflected in the scoreline.

The hosts started the match in quick fashion, winning a series of set pieces and whipping crosses into the penalty area. They should have been clear of the visitors, but it was Tottenham who struck first.

Son Heung-Min volleyed a dropping ball from a corner towards goal and a deflection took it past David Raya in the 25th minute.

Arsenal didn’t panic. A four-minute salvo saw them first level the match through a deflected header from Gabriel, who met Declan Rice’s corner kick to give Arsenal another goal from a set piece, then go ahead courtesy of Leandro Trossard’s individual brilliance.

Mikel Arteta’s men then managed the rest of the game and took all three points.

Mike Jones15 January 2025 22:01
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FT Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham

Arsenal are now up to second in the Premier League table and are just four points behind Liverpool.

Arne Slot’s men still have a game in hand, which is the Merseyside derby, but two draws in a row may point to Liverpool hitting a stumbling run of form.

Arsenal are on the way up and continue to impress.

Mike Jones15 January 2025 22:01
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Full-time! Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham

90+5 mins: The whistle goes to end a second half less thrilling than the first.

Arsenal did the damage in the opening 45 minutes and overturned Son Heung-Min’s opener to clinch a crucial three points.

With Liverpool dropping points in a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, Arsenal’s title hopes are massively alive.

Mike Jones15 January 2025 21:55

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