Arsenal continued their strong performance in the North London derby by securing a 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur, marking their third consecutive victory at their local rivals’ ground. Gabriel Magalhães scored a decisive header in the second half, bringing the Gunners within two points of Premier League leaders Manchester City.
Despite being without seven key players, including captain Martin Ødegaard and Declan Rice, Mikel Arteta’s team managed to deliver a solid performance in the first North London derby of the season. The match was tight and hard-fought, with Gabriel’s goal from a Bukayo Saka corner proving to be the game’s only strike.
Here’s how Arsenal’s players performed:
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David Raya (8/10): Made several crucial early saves as Spurs started strongly and was very assured dealing with crosses. Excellent throughout.
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Ben White (7/10): Faced a tough challenge from Son, who got the better of him at times, but White remained diligent and committed.
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William Saliba (8/10): Delivered a standout performance with a key block against Dominic Solanke in the first half and handled the pressure well in the second half alongside Gabriel.
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Gabriel Magalhães (9/10): Scored the crucial header in the second half and made several key defensive blocks, particularly after the break.
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Jurrien Timber (8/10): His best performance in an Arsenal shirt so far, showing great energy and commitment throughout the match.
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Jorginho (7/10): Surprised by pushing forward more than expected, providing a solid first-half performance, though he struggled a bit when Spurs increased their pressure after halftime. He worked hard and finished the game strongly.
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Thomas Partey (7/10): Had limited ball time and took some risks early on. Played a more protective role after the break, contributing solidly.
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Kai Havertz (8/10): Impressed in a deeper role than usual, worked tirelessly, and posed problems for Van de Ven. Showed strong performance once again.
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Bukayo Saka (7/10): Was a threat on the counter and provided a brilliant set-piece delivery for Gabriel’s goal, becoming only the fourth player in Premier League history to assist in each of the first four games of the season. Also contributed defensively.
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Leandro Trossard (5/10): Struggled to make an impact and took risks with possession. Arsenal needed more from him.
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Gabriel Martinelli (7/10): Played a part in setting up Havertz for a chance and had a shot saved. Created problems for Porro with his attacking runs.
Overall, Arsenal managed to hold off Tottenham’s late efforts to break through their defense and secure the win.
