Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal LIVE REACTION: Gunners see off second-half comeback from bitter rivals to extend lead at top of Premier League table

Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal - REACTION

Right, that's it from us this afternoon as Arsenal sent out a clear message to Manchester City.

They aren't going anywhere in this title race, and the Citizens will be pushed all the way.

A win at Spurs is always big for the Gunners, but this result was massive.

We hope you enjoyed the coverage and we will see you all again soon.

In the meantime, read our match report.

Arteta reacts to huge win

It would be fair to say that Mikel Arteta was delighted Arsenal's 3-2 win over Tottenham.

Speaking to the media after the game, he said: "It was happiness at the end.

"If you are going to win here, you have to suffer, and when you want big things, you have to be able to navigate through these emotions.

"But in the end, the team found a way to win it.

"We wanted to score the fourth one because we knew that would kill the game. We started the half really well, but individual errors at the back [let them back in].

"Then we made another one, but I love the reaction of the players.

"We were humble and defended our box."

Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal - REACTION

• Three of Arsenal’s last seven goals in this fixture in the Premier League have been own goals by Spurs players (Hugo Lloris in January 2023, Cristian Romero in September 2023 and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg today); since the start of last season, Spurs’ three own goals against Arsenal in the competition are the most by a side against any opponent.
• Bukayo Saka has scored 15 goals for Arsenal in the Premier League this season, his most in a single campaign. With his strike today, he also became the first English player to score home and away for Arsenal against Spurs in a league campaign since Ian Wright in 1993-94.
• Kai Havertz has scored and assisted in four different Premier League games this season; the most by an Arsenal player in a single campaign since Alexis Sánchez in 2016-17 (4).
• Spurs’ Son Heung-Min has netted seven goals in the North London derby in the Premier League, taking him level with Robert Pirès (7). Only Harry Kane (14) and Emmanuel Adebayor (8) have now scored more in this fixture in the competition than the Spurs forward (7).

Saka back to his best

Bukayo Saka hasn't been in the greatest form for the last few weeks, looking tired in plenty of games.

However, this was much better from the winger, who caused Ben Davies all sorts of problems all afternoon.

If the Gunners are to mount a title challenge, they will need him to be sharp in the last three games.

Postecoglou reacts to defeat

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the media about Spurs' 3-2 defeat at home to Arsenal.

He said: "We are disappointed, with the outcome.

"It was a big game for us and our fans, and we unfortunately, gave ourselves a mountain to climb.

"All three goals were disappointing. It's all about the details, and sometimes, you have to take the pain when you aren't focused on the details.

"At half time, I felt we owed our supporters.

"We couldn't let them just see us accept our fate.

"To the players' credit, they pushed it all the way."

Great scenes

Havertz loves it

Kai Havertz had a great game for Arsenal, and he's already reacted to the win on Twitter.

Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal - REACTION

• Arsenal have won consecutive top-flight away games against Spurs for the first time since September 1988 (a run of three under George Graham). Prior to winning there in the last two seasons, they had only won two of their previous 17 away games against Spurs in the Premier League (D6 L9).
• This was the second-earliest 3-0 lead in a North London derby in the Premier League (38th minute), with the only quicker instance also being by Arsenal under Mikel Arteta (3-0 after 34 minutes in September 2021).
• Tottenham are the 16th different team to concede 50+ Premier League goals this term (52) – this is now the most sides to concede 50+ in an English top-flight season consisting of 20 clubs since 1909-10 (17).
• Arsenal have scored 16 goals from corners in the Premier League this season, the most by a team in a single campaign since West Bromwich Albion under Tony Pulis in 2016-17 (16).

More from Saka

Bukayo Saka really enjoyed sharing the win over Tottenham with the travelling fans.

Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "That was a very nice moment.

"We know what it means to the fans, and what it means to us, so we're delighted.

"It means everything. We know this is a massive win, and we've got three to go.

"We are going to give it everything and see where it leaves us."

Saka buzzing

Arsenal's second goalscorer Bukayo Saka has been speaking to Sky Sports after the Gunners' north London derby win.

He said: "Last 20 minutes was horrible.

"But it was worth it.

"We know it's a big derby, and they don't want to lose 3-0 at home, so once they got one, the crowd was up and they were up.

"But I am proud of all the boys, we fought until the end, and we got the three points.

"We showed level heads at the end."

Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal - REACTION

Here is how things stand at the top of the Premier League table after that excellent north London derby.

Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal

90+' - The corner comes to nothing, but it's all Spurs in the closing stages and Richarlison wins another corner.

Vicario comes up...

Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal

90+' - Saliba gives away a free-kick out on the right.

Saliba flicks the free-kick out for a corner.

Lo Celso, who has replaced Davies, is set to take...

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90+' - Odegaard goes off for Kiwior as the visitors look to see this one out.

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90+' - Six minutes of added time indicated, which sparks a huge roar from the home crowd.

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88' - Richarlison tries to close Gabriel down and flattens his fellow Brazilian, which sparks a brief melee, which the referee calms down.

PENALTY! - Tottenham 1-3 Arsenal

85' - Yep, it had to be!

Rice smashes Davies in the leg, and after a quick VAR check, it's a spot kick.

Son has the ball...

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83' - Penalty appeal for Tottenham waved away by the referee.

Davies is down after Rice boots him in the leg.

VAR are having a look...

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82' - The hosts clear the free-kick and Son is breaking until Partey stops him and collects a yellow card for his troubles.

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81' - That free-kick quickly leads to another as Porro brings Odegaard down.

Rice is preparing to take it...

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80' - Davies now goes into the book for a late tackle on Saka.

He's struggled all afternoon against the English winger has the Welshman.

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79' - Good play from Johnson to beat Tomiyasu to a long ball and come inside.

He tries a delicate clip to the far post, but Raya comes off his line to gather.

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77' - First yellow card of the game goes to Kulusevski for shoving Martinelli to the ground as he looked to break up the pitch.