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Mykhaylo Mudryk looks set to join Chelsea. Arsenal's favourites to boost their attack have therefore been forced to look for another player and, ...

For the moment, Arsenal have only asked about Raphinha's situation. Barca paid 58 million plus seven million in variable payments for the winger, a figure that, if he is sold, the Catalan giants would like to recoup. Edu Gaspar really likes Raphinha, so he is already making moves to try to sign him.

The second north London derby of the season will take place on Sunday, as Arsenal look to boost their title chances with a victory over Tottenham Hots.

For the reasons outlined above, we fancy Arsenal to come out on top in this one. But the Gunners have scored two goals or more in 12 of their 17 matches. Arsenal outplayed their rivals in the reverse fixture, winning 3-1 at the start of October. The only team he has been more prolific against is Leicester City. Widely seen as top-four contenders at best in the summer, Arteta’s side have defied expectations to mount a challenge for the title. By the time this game kicks off on Sunday, Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League table could have been cut to two points. That is good news for the neutrals ahead of this weekend’s clash. But Eddie Howe’s side essentially defended for the entire match without offering much of an attacking threat. Make a qualifying deposit of £5* or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for 500% of that amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of £50* in Bet Credits. Spurs have only kept two clean sheets in nine home games this term. However, Sunday’s showdown with Spurs marks the start of a period that could define Arsenal’s campaign. There is still a long way to go and bet365 have Manchester City down as their 4/7 favourites.

Arsenal should be boosted by the fitness of Bukayo Saka for today's north London derby against Tottenham.

“He is working really hard. Arsenal have a near fully-fit squad for their short trip to Spurs, with Gabriel Jesus (knee) and Reiss Nelson (hamstring) their only absentees. [rsenal](/topic/arsenal) should be boosted by the fitness of Bukayo Saka for today’s [north London derby](/topic/north-london-derby) against [Tottenham](/topic/tottenham).

The venue of the match is Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the third-largest football stadium in England. Arsenal has been in excellent form this year and has been at ...

Regional commentary in Bangla and Malayalam will also be available on Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 1 Bangla for key weekend matches. The game will be broadcast on various Star Sports channels live. The club of Mikel Arteta is five points ahead of second-placed Manchester City.

Arsenal were left stunned as Premier League rivals Chelsea swooped in to sign Shakhtar Donetsk's Mykhaylo Mudryk from under their noses for a fee of ...

Keane had shaken hands with Kenny Dalglish, and a move to Lancashire seemed to be a matter of hours away for the Irishman. But in a remarkable twist, City blindsided Chelsea by signing Robinho with just hours left in the transfer window. Another Brazilian winger at the centre of a stunning hijack was Robinho. There was just one problem, the player in question, Eusebio, played for Lourenco Marques - Sporting Lisbon's feeder club. Prime s***housery from Chelsea in the summer of 2018 saw them exact revenge on City. And while the Hammers stalled, Forest swept in to offer Lingard a £200,000-per-week contract. Chelsea fans even made a song about the whole thing. I was supposed to have arrived at another club. The Brazilian seemed all set to join Tottenham Hotspur and even underwent his medical at White Hart Lane. Arsenal were closing in on their target in the summer until new Blues owner Boehly came out swinging with a bigger offer. Raphinha would have likely joined the Stamford Bridge side if his dream club Barcelona hadn’t come knocking. Daily Star Sport brings you seven other transfers that were hijacked at the death.

Arsenal are set to open talks with Barcelona for a former Premier League star after missing out on Mykhaylo Mudryk to Chelsea...

Premier League leaders Arsenal face a stern test of their title credentials against local rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.Mikel Arteta's side make a ...

Personal terms have also been agreed between Chelsea and the 22-year-old, with a seven-year-plus contract to be signed. Chelsea, who are on the verge of signing Mudryk, will look to put an end to their torrid form. It’s one of the biggest games of the season for us. Antonio Conte's side are a much tougher outfit on home soil, however, and will be hoping to win four consecutive home matches against Arsenal for the first time. “I just love it,” the Arsenal manager said. Will even someone like Kane, who comes across as completely unflappable, focused and metronomic, feel the pressure? A deal has now been agreed on a fixed fee of €70million (£62m), with a further €30m (£26.5m) in add-ons. “We have to focus on playing well and doing what we have to do to win the game.” Arsenal travel to Tottenham in the north London derby hoping to solidify their Premier League title hopes. We’re all talking about it, but how much will Kane be thinking about it? Arsenal have probably been the better of the two teams but the league leaders have kept them at bay. Spurs, on the other hand, are fifth in the league and have lost five of their last 11, including October's 3-1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal have gone nine years without winning at the home of north London rivals Tottenham - are Mikel Arteta's table-toppers about to change that?

But when I’m in the public eye, I think about what I can do best for the club, how I can defend the players. Within the law and all the time respecting the opponents and the referees. “That’s the challenge that we have. “It’s not that I don’t care, but I care a lot more when I’m at home. “It’s one of the biggest games of the season for us. But when the derby is at Tottenham, it’s been white for a long time now. “And we need to be competitive. I am who I am. That’s the way we have prepared the game.” But obviously you learn a lot from difficult moments and we certainly did. Mine I can’t control. “We’re going to have to focus on playing well and doing what we have to do to win the game.

Arsenal look to remain firm atop the Premier League standings as they hope to complete their first Premier League double over North London rivals Tottenham ...

The two sides have combined for 51 second-half goals this season, which is nearly one-fifth of all second-half goals in the Premier League this season! As a top-four hopeful, Spurs have been outscored in the first half of matches 13-10, and their 9.69 expected goals (xG) in the first half this season is good for just 12th in the Premier League. India: Star Sports network has the rights to show Premier League matches in India. Tottenham haven't just been bad in the first half of Premier League matches this season, they've been downright awful. Even without those outliers, second halves generally feature more goals in this sport as we saw on full display at the World Cup. - The home side has not suffered defeat in this rivalry since December 2018 when Arsenal fell 2-0 in EFL Cup action, a run of eight matches. As mentioned previously, Spurs struggle mightily before halftime, an ailment that has plagued them all campaign, but they are explosive after the break. Arsenal, meanwhile, have a boatload of players in excellent form that will carry them to victory here. Spurs, meanwhile, are fifth in the table, knowing points in this match would be exceptionally valuable in the race for a Champions League spot. However, with such rivalry matches being hotly contested despite table position and the recent swing towards the home club, Spurs are given a fighting chance in this match, with Arsenal into plus odds territory. Nketiah was blanked by Newcastle in his last Premier League appearance. A Gunners loss could see four clubs with a shot to win the title.

The Gunners have already suffered major disappointment in the current window as Chelsea stole a deal for Edu's main target in Mykhaylo Mudryk. But, Edu has four ...

For me, the players I looked up to were Zinedine Zidane and [Thierry Henry](https://www.football.london/all-about/thierry-henry). [previously admitted](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/eden-hazard-arsenal-transfer-chelsea-23402110) that he was an admirer of Arsenal growing up. [the Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11343163/Wilfried-Zaha-risks-bit-player-joins-Arsenal-claims-Paul-Merson.html), Wilfried Zaha could reject new contract talks and leave Crystal Palace in the upcoming transfer window. [SportBILD](https://sportbild.bild.de/) reported that Arsenal identified Diaby as the player who could be the ideal Pepe replacement. A deal between the winger and the Gunners could certainly be possible instead of him of moving to Chelsea as a video emerged on social media of Zaha being interviewed by Italian journalist Alessandro Schiavone in 2017. Another reported option for the Gunners is Eden Hazard from Real Madrid. Yes, in the future… The Frenchman has scored two goals in Europe this season. BILD added that should Diaby force a move elsewhere, the figure could drop to €75million (£63million) instead. It looks as though the Brazilian is prioritising the wide areas at Arsenal amid strong links to players in this position. Arsenal had a strong start to the summer transfer window addressing both the forward and defensive positions, which clearly needed strengthening towards the back of last season. But, Edu has four alternatives that will soften the Mudryk blow.

Minute-by-minute report: Follow all the action from the table-top clash in the Women's Super League with Rob Smyth.

Chelsea have fewer injury concerns, though Pernille Harder is still missing with a hamstring injury, and they looked in ominously good shape before the winter break. Hello and welcome to live coverage of Arsenal v Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal are without Vivianne Miedema and Beth Mead, who are both out for the season with cruciate-ligament injuries, but Leah Williamson and Kim Little should start their first WSL games since the autumn and the exciting signings Kathrine Kuhl and Victoria Pelova may be involved from the bench. Chelsea pipped Arsenal to the title by a point last year; this season Chelsea are three points clear having played a match more. Leah Williamson and Kim Little return to the side as expected. She scuffs her shot on the run and Musovic makes a comfortable save to her left. “In theory, Paramount+ has the US broadcast rights to the WSL,” says Joe Pearson, “but they apparently don’t think this top of the table clash is worth their notice. Blackstenius runs at a backpedalling Chelsea defence and slips a lovely reverse pass through to Hurtig in the area. Foord cuts inside from the left, slithers past Charles and thrashes a right-foot shot from a tight angle that is claimed at the second attempt by Musovic. She robs Rafaelle in her own half, swerves elegantly past Catley and makes for the penalty area. Most of them look very relaxed, though the captains Kim Little and Magda Eriksson hav their gamefaces on. They will be carrying the United vs Liverpool game later today.”

Arsenal will go eight points clear in the Premier League if they beat Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday.

By then, however, Spurs had become something a force to be reckoned with, regularly qualifying for European competitions, which rarely happened in the 1990s and early 2000s. After becoming the first London club to turn professional in 1891, they struggled to attract fans to games and suffered financial difficulties, which in 1908 prompted them to contemplate a move to the north of the city, where they thought they would have a bigger catchment area of players and fans alike. To make matters worse for the Lilywhites, they were relegated at Arsenal’s expense six short years later in extremely dubious circumstances. Soccer – and soccer fandom in particular - is tribal; the very idea that another club would even think about stepping on your land is more than enough to create animosity. There is certainly a reasonable case, though, for it to be put forward for as London’s biggest derby and rivalry (calm down, please, fans of other London clubs). If you’re not, you might be led to believe that Boca Juniors vs River Plate, Rangers vs Celtic or Fenerbahce vs Galatasaray is the ‘biggest’ by any number of ‘top 10′ articles.

LONDON : Sam Kerr scored an 89th-minute equaliser to snatch a point for Chelsea as they drew 1-1 with Arsenal in the Women's Super League on Sunday to ...

Sweden's Musovic prevented a second for Arsenal, tipping a ball to the back post from Steph Catley onto the crossbar as Chelsea struggled in attack, not registering an effort on target until Magda Eriksson's tame header in the 77th minute. With 46,811 tickets sold for the clash at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, Chelsea's Zecira Musovic was the busier of the two goalkeepers, pulling off a string of superb reflex saves to keep her team in it as the home side dominated. LONDON : Sam Kerr scored an 89th-minute equaliser to snatch a point for Chelsea as they drew 1-1 with Arsenal in the Women's Super League on Sunday to maintain their three-point lead over the Gunners at the top of the table.

Arsenal were reportedly left 'aggravated' rather than angry over Chelsea hijacking their deal for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk at the last ...

Of course they lost a big target and a top player but they don’t panic. they did their best to sign Mudryk, a great bid; Chelsea decided to go really strong on it so Arsenal to respect their strategy and vision have decided to not change anything. “Arsenal could not guarantee €100m for Mudryk, but this was always Shakhtar’s position.

Minute-by-minute report: Follow all the action from the north London derby with Rob Smyth.

Kulusevski rolls Xhaka and plays the ball into Kane on the edge of the area. “The biggest asterisk on Arsenal’s position is that because of the scheduling this year, they have only played two of the six possible games against the other top four teams, and have failed to register a win in them,” says Vibhanshu Bisht. “I reckon Bale (and a few others) belong in the SHEEP tier (sometimes heroic, extremely exceptional players). That’s the kind of thing that often leads to it kicking off on the touchline. He takes a touch and hits a shot that deflects over the crossbar. 55 min Kulusevski is keen to take a quick throw, and Arteta throws the ball away from him. 87 min The free-kick is a fair way to the left of centre, though not prohibitively so. That’s what happened, and it’s a shame as it’s just a game of football at the end of the day. Kane rolls Gabriel cleverly, breaks down the right and cuts the ball back to Son at the near post. In the second they showed their defensive resilience and game management, although they needed Aaron Ramsdale to make one terrific save and a handful of good ones. Bissouma hooks his leg round to make a good challenge – but then kicks the ball against Dier and out of play. Before that, Richarlison shoved Ramsdale’s head, though I’m not sure what happened before that because the cameras were on a (perfectly civil) handshake between Arteta and Conte.

A late header from Sam Kerr enabled Chelsea to secure a 1-1 draw and deny a dominant but toothless Arsenal all three points, in a feisty WSL battle at the ...

“In terms of our attacking play and the quality into the box and the quality of chances, by our standards it was woeful. It was decidedly against the run of play but Chelsea have shown time and again that they can get results when not at their best this season. “The referee is in an excellent position, so I think it’s one of those where you have to trust her in that decision.” “The referee gave the decision for a tangling of legs in the box, but I think it’s impossible to avoid when a player’s already going down [for a challenge outside the box],” said Emma Hayes. Jonas Eidevall had said Arsenal could not change the past when it came to their one win in seven league games against Chelsea, but “we can change the future”. He said that a foundation of togetherness would help create a team that plays “without fear, that are brave, that are front footed, that wants to seize the opportunities, that plays to win rather than to not lose”.

football.london's live coverage of Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal in the North London Derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in what is a huge Premier League ...

All eyes will be on N17 on Sunday when Tottenham and Arsenal go head-to-head in the second North London Derby of the campaign. Conte said on Friday that Dejan Kulusevski is ready to play and also admitted that Rodrigo Bentancur and Richarlison took part in some of the training session during that day. It’s one of the biggest games of the season for us. So who will the Spurs head coach name in his team to face their fierce rivals on Sunday evening? Arsenal have a game in hand which would see them draw level on points with the Blues. Tottenham host Arsenal this weekend in what could be a pivotal week for the Premier League. The Gunners have enjoyed a hugely successive start to the season, winning 14 of their first 17 league fixtures, losing just once in the process. He will pair up with Clement Lenglet on the left with Son Heung-min ahead of them and needing to rediscover his goalscoring touch in north London derbies. Pape Matar Sarr makes his first Premier League start for the club as Conte trusts the 20-year-old on a big stage amid the noise and emotions of a North London Derby. Bruno Fernandes equalised as he latched onto a through-ball, though there was plenty of controversy over the fashion of it due to Marcus Rashford's involvement from an offside position. Rodrigo Bentancur has missed out on the squad with Conte stating before the match that he would not risk anyone if he felt they needed a bit more time to recover. However, the difference this time around is that Arsenal come as title challengers with Mikel Arteta looking to make statement victories away from home.

A lot to play for as Arsenal and Spurs face each other in the 193rd North London Derby.

Arsenal will next travel to Old Trafford to take on another fierce rival in Manchester United on 22 January. Mikel Arteta is showing both fans and club administration that they were correct to trust the process, by leading the Gunners to the top of the table. Arsenal are the club to beat this season.

SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has locked in his EPL picks and North London Derby predictions for Tottenham vs. Arsenal on Sunday.

- Arsenal vs. Green has broken down this Premier League match from every angle. In his last four games with Tottenham, Kane has scored four times. Tottenham have not lost at home to Arsenal since 2015. The 29-year-old forward ranks second in the EPL with 15 goals. The defeat was a costly 2-0 loss at home to an Aston Villa team that's in the middle of the Premier League table. The 24-year-old Norwegian midfielder already has seven goals and five assists in 16 appearances this season. After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Before you lock in your Tottenham vs. Tottenham odds, with Tottenham the +215 underdog. Arsenal will try to continue their push for the Premier League title when the Gunners take on rival Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Caesars Sportsbook lists Arsenal as the +119 favorite (risk $100 to win $119) in its latest Arsenal vs.

Reiss Nelson and Gabriel Jesus are the long-term absentees for Arsenal and remain out. Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Leeds United - ...

The ball came in from the right and the Tottenham players all decided they weren't going to touch it, meaning the ball just sat in front of goal like a lonely lamb. Romero was the first to decide this was a bad idea and he launched the ball into the sky and away from goal. And the weather is lovely. the atmosphere is going to surely play a huge part today! Everyone else is packed in the Spurs side of the pitch. Somehow the goalkeeper got a leg to the ball. Saka plays the ball centrally to the Norwegian from the right wing. Arteta will be a happy man as his team pressed crazily in the first half, and knew the right moments to pounce in the second. "Then a fan jumped over and gave me a little punch in the back. "We can still improve a lot of things, you see today the difference between the first and second half. "And today, we played against a strong team but, at the same time, I don't have a great disappointment at the commitment of my players. "The keeper made a fantastic save today and Arsenal are a difficult opponent now, like Manchester City.

In the pivotal Barclays Women's Super League encounter at the Emirates Stadium between the top two teams, Arsenal and Chelsea ended up with a point apiece ...

Obviously we see it first hand with the national team but to play against her as well, you really can see how hard it is, you knew she would get one chance like that and you can't let it happen because it will end up in a goal." "It's good to be reflective and what we walked out on the pitch for today was Beth and her mum. Later in the day, Rachel Williams also equalled that record with her goal from a header in Manchester United's 6-0 demolition of Liverpool. Her team has incredibly never lost any of the 42 league matches in which she has scored, winning 38 and now drawing four. Arsenal began on the front foot, dominating possession in an attempt to draw their opponents out before getting in behind them. Arsenal have one match in hand over the champions and will draw level on points with Chelsea should they win that game.

Tottenham Hotspur versus Arsenal will be a crucial premier league match given their standings on the league table. Here are details about prediction, ...

Tottenham vs Arsenal head to head, statsThere have been 192 matches between Tottenham and Arsenal. League leader Arsenal is aiming to extend the lead over Manchester City and [Manchester United](/topic/manchester-united)who are at the second and third positions respectively. Tottenham vs Arsenal Where To Watch?Tottenham versus Arsenal will kick off at 11:30 a.m.

Arsenal transfer news: The Gunners' lengthy pursuit of Mykhaylo Mudryk was dramatically ended recently with London rivals Chelsea completing a deal for the ...

[Mudryk](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/mudryk-first-words-chelsea-transfer-25983139) arrives on a eight-and-a-half year contract after [Chelsea and Shakhtar agreed on a deal](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-agree-mykhaylo-mudryk-transfer-25980172) that will see an initial £62million paid followed by £26million in add-ons. And after news of Mudryk's move to west London, Oleksandr Zinchenko has unfollowed his compatriot on Instagram. And within a couple of hours, reports emerged that Chelsea had agreed a deal with the Ukraine side before announcing the forward's arrival during their Premier League clash against Crystal Palace. [Arsenal ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/)over the past six months but will wear the colours of Chelsea blue. "This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career. The forward had been prioritised by technical director Edu in a bid to bolster the attacking options within Arteta's side.

Piers Morgan has hit out at Arsenal, the club he supports, brandishing them as 'weak' after missing out on top target Mykhailo Mudryk.After weeks.

[Keep up to date with all the latest](https://talksport.com/football/1282444/transfer-news-gossip-rumours-premier-league-manchester-united-liverpool-chelsea-arsenal-ronaldo-messi-mudryk-fernandez-felix/) [news, rumours and gossip with our LIVE transfer blog](https://talksport.com/football/1282444/transfer-news-gossip-rumours-premier-league-manchester-united-liverpool-chelsea-arsenal-ronaldo-messi-mudryk-fernandez-felix/) [Arsenal ](https://talksport.com/football/1303606/arsenal-rekindle-raphinha-interest-mykhailo-mudryk-chelsea-barcelona/)want to win the League this season, we can’t faff around for weeks on key targets and then get outflanked/outbid at the last minute. After weeks of flirting with the Shakhtar Donetsk winger, Arsenal were pipped to the line by Chelsea, who agreed a deal with the Ukrainian side on Saturday.

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A good touch by Kane there to make the pass. The pressure allowed Spurs players to crowd the box. Save: Saka finds Odegaard in space and passes the ball to him. It is a tad bit far for a direct shot but Odegaard can put a good ball inside the Spurs box. Saka makes his way inside the Spurs box and shoots at goal from the touchline. The Gunners have been impressive in front of a loud Tottenham crowd. Odegaard has a look and thunders a grounded shot as the ball beats Lloris and rattles the bottom corner of the net. The attack ends with the ball in Lloris’ hands. He rolls the ball to Odegaard in the middle. Spurs with a positive start in the second-half. Kukusevski cuts in and tries to find the top corner with a curling effort. Kane threads a good pass to Sessegnon who darts inside the Arsenal box.

Spurs are coming off of a 4-0 drubbing of Crystal Palace that will give the team confidence and Harry Kane loves playing in these high stakes rivalry games, but ...

Tottenham: Conte will get an injury boost as Dejan Kulusevski could return to the fold for this match. It will come too soon for Richarlison but midfielder Yves Bissouma will also return to the attack. Everything has come up in Arsenal's favor this weekend but can they avoid a banana peel in an away trip to face rivals Tottenham in the North London Derby on Sunday? If Son shows up, Spurs can certainly secure a point, but with Arsenal's balanced attack, they're the odds on favorites. Mikel Arteta has created a team that won't roll over in these matches and it'll show when it matters. Spurs are coming off of a 4-0 drubbing of Crystal Palace that will give the team confidence and Harry Kane loves playing in these high stakes rivalry games, but what Antonio Conte will want is someone other than Kane getting involved in the attack.

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Find out who Mikel Arteta and Antonio Conte have selected for this afternoon's north London derby.

We were in a good position, so obviously that was a disappointing loss and a disappointing end to the season. “I’ve tried to focus on helping the team and improving as a player because I'm only 23 - I've still got a lot of years to grow and improve. Of course, that game is in the back of our minds and we want to avenge that. I always try to give my all every time I step on the pitch and thankfully I was able to contribute. He always used to give me a lot of advice and a lot of confidence. To come on and score with my first touch was amazing and then to score again in the second half of extra time and win the game was obviously an amazing feeling.

Nketiah, Odegaard, Saka or Ramsdale - who gets your vote in our official online poll?

LONDON: Leaders Arsenal put on a masterclass to overwhelm shell-shocked north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 away and extend the gap at the top of the ...

It felt amazing," Arsenal captain Odegaard told Sky Sports. "It is about time. Advertisement

After beating Tottenham in the North London derby, Arsenal are the bookies' favourites to win the Premier League for the first time in seven years.

He then denied Kane again and [Ryan Sessegnon](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/241328/Ryan-Sessegnon) early in the second half as Spurs fought to get back into the game, so his contribution was vital. It is a shame as it is just a game of football at the end of the day. They lacked ideas and organisation, and confidence seems to be in short supply, but Spurs have now reached the decisive stage of their season. [Hugo Lloris](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/43372/Hugo-Lloris) own-goal followed by a long-range strike by [Martin Odegaard](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/203669/martin-ødegaard) -- both in the first half -- were enough to claim the points and maintain Arsenal's bid to win their first title since Arsene Wenger's Invincibles in 2003-04. [France](/soccer/team?id=478) keeper -- he announced his retirement from international football after the World Cup -- almost gifted a goal to Eddie Nketiah with a poor clearance. There is little sign of another bounce this term, but Spurs will need to find something pretty quickly because those next three league games could see them come away with zero points if they perform as poorly as they did against the Gunners. Now, the mistakes are becoming too regular, and Spurs need to start looking for a replacement. Whether Arsenal's squad is deep enough to last the course remains to be seen, and plenty of teams have failed to sustain a good first half of the season into the second half. This was a day of contrasts for the two goalkeepers on duty. 15, Arsenal's title credentials really will be placed under scrutiny, but they breezed through the first challenge by beating Spurs with a scoreline that flattered the home side. With the Spurs game followed by United at the Emirates next Sunday and a home game against City on Feb. [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360), coupled with Arsenal's North London derby victory, gave Mikel Arteta's team an eight-point lead ahead of Pep Guardiola's side.

Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard (eft) celebrating after scoring their second goal against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The Gunners won the north London ...

Soon after, he also stopped a Sessegnon strike after he barrelled his way into the box. It took a slight deflection off the Spurs wing-back and somehow confounded goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to fumble it into his own net. He told Sky Sports: “I loved the way we played and the courage we showed to come here and play... It was the French World Cup winner’s first own goal in his 354-game Premier League career. Spurs boss Antonio Conte told Sky Sports: “When a team does this it means they are ready to fight to win the title with Man City. He told Sky Sports after the match: “Obviously it’s not what you want at your own stadium, especially against a rival.

The Gunners produced another assured display to beat their arch-rivals 2-0 and move eight points clear of champions Manchester City.

Kane went into the game one [and aimed a kick at the Arsenal keeper](https://www.goal.com/en/news/watch-arsenal-ramsdale-kicked-spurs-fan-tempers-north-london-derby/bltbc8f5629fe43d774). [captain Martin Odegaard drilled in his eighth goal of the season](https://www.goal.com/en/news/watch-captain-fantastic-odegaard-20-yard-stunner-misery-tottenham/blt8bd1382a85e40ea6) to double the lead before the interval.

ARSENAL goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale said he was attacked by a fan just after his side had earned a 2-0 victory in a fiery North London derby with Tottenham ...

Arsenal has extended its Premier League lead to eight points with a 2-0 win at Tottenham in the north London derby that was helped by an own-goal by ...

But Ramsdale stuck out a foot that time to parry his low shot across goal. But he was beaten again shortly afterward when a perfectly struck volley from Partey from outside crashed against the post. Things did turn heated after the final whistle, when a young Tottenham supporter climbed onto an advertising board and appeared to aim a kick at Ramsdale as he was collecting his water bottle behind the goal. This was Arsenal's first win at the new stadium that opened in 2019 and while there is still much work for Mikel Arteta's side to do before ending that 19-year title drought, it certainly brings them a bit closer — especially after second-place Manchester City lost Saturday’s derby against Manchester United. Only two good saves from Lloris and the woodwork prevented Arsenal from taking an even bigger lead, with Thomas Partey smashing a long-distance volley against the post in the 24th. It leaves a sour taste but I’m sure we’ll enjoy it when we go back to the dressing room.”

Hear what the boss was asked by the media in attendance after our 2-0 win over Spurs.

We are all in this together, but we will do the deals that we can do and that we believe is right for the football club. The only thing we can do is try to play better and focus on the things we're doing well. We want to improve our squad in this transfer window and when I say we, myself, the coaching staff, the staff, the players, the board, and ownership. He’s really showing a different kind of presence, the way he’s influencing the game, just the feeling, the way he moves, what he transmits on the pitch is different and today to do what he’s done here, it’s a big credit to him. And the other one, because we have a job where we are really privileged that we can make a lot of people happy and when you have this opportunity, you have to try to do it. So we must not forget that, because tomorrow we must try to do exactly the same to carry on the form that we have at the moment.

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We know what we have to do and that doesn't change the plans [for the transfer window]." What Arteta has said: "We don't know the extent of the injury. It’s a complicated surgery, in any surgery there are always a lot of things were you have to be cautious He’s a player that’s going to push to be really fast on the pitch." The striker has posted another encouraging update on his recovery that offers a more insightful view. However, the end result was unfortunately not the trending topic after a A Hugo Lloris howler was followed by Martin Odegaard's strike as the Gunners earned their first away win versus their north London rivals since 2014.

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale appeared to be kicked in the back by a spectator following Arsenal's 2-0 victory against Tottenham on Sunday at the ...

We will be continuing to work with the authorities to demand that players and staff are better protected in their place of work.” “Players have a right to be safe in their place of work. “It is a shame cause it is just a game of football at the end of the day. But it is a sour taste, but I’m sure we will enjoy it when we go back in the dressing room.” When a player is attacked we expect the laws and regulations that are in place to protect them to be properly enforced. “We are appalled by the behaviour of a supporter that attempted to attack Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at the end of today’s match.

Arsenal Football Club are favourites to win the Premier League with the bookmakers. At last. The weekly expectation of “yeah but Manchester City will come ...

But for a fan to do that and to try and kick a player on the pitch, it’s unacceptable. The ball from Jelena was absolutely world class but so was the leap, so was the header. And so too is the contract, with Mudryk penning an eight-and-a-half-year deal, a length that makes little sense for anyone but the player himself. “It’s been a really good first half of the season for us,” said Howe. It doesn't seem to make too much sense, but when a hijack is possible, clubs do tend to get a bit over-excited. Cue the pressure on Mudryk, another wide player for Chelsea when a proper centre forward is what they are truly lacking... “She stays confident in the game, she knows that it will only take one chance and she stays switched on to that. At the Emirates. The opponents? “It’s unacceptable from the Spurs fan,” Redknapp said on Sky Sports. Arsenal Football Club are favourites to win the Premier League with the bookmakers. The weekend could hardly have gone better for Mikel Arteta’s side.

Gabriel Martinelli ensured that Arsenal colours were flying high after their north London derby win by throwing a scarf onto Tottenham's spidercam.

Martinelli was very much involved in the wild post-match celebrations, with the 21-year-old adding some red and white decoration to the fixtures and fittings at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. [a club-record points haul collected after 18 games](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-make-history-north-london-derby-club-record-points-tally/bltfbc8172168b56ca1), but there were troubling scenes at the final whistle against Spurs as [ Gunners goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was kicked by an angry home supporter](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-arsenal-ramsdale-kicked-spurs-fan-tempers-north-london-derby/bltbc8f5629fe43d774). [a 2-0 victory over Spurs](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-title-to-lose-winners-losers-ratings-odegaard-inspires-gunners-huge-derby-win-spurs/blt6dad62247cf5ba4e), as a Hugo Lloris own goal and [a long-range effort from Martin Odegaard](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-captain-fantastic-odegaard-20-yard-stunner-misery-tottenham/blt8bd1382a85e40ea6) sealed the points for Mikel Arteta’s side, but he put in another lively performance on the flanks.

Arsenal will be disappointed to have missed out on Mudryk but the club have still managed to emerge from the weekend on a high.

The work rate of the front three of [Eddie Nketiah](https://theathletic.com/football/player/eddie-nketiah-DEv6ydhcRGewFPXs/), [Gabriel Martinelli](https://theathletic.com/football/player/gabriel-martinelli-NsmAJRRvnAnaLr6r/) and [Bukayo Saka](https://theathletic.com/football/player/bukayo-saka-KM98BOcjxMZ919HO/) was sensational — but is it sustainable? [Gabriel Jesus](https://theathletic.com/football/player/gabriel-jesus-lmzbBZ9WUccDYEbt/) might not have been signed had Arsenal landed [Dusan Vlahovic](https://theathletic.com/football/player/dusan-vlahovic-dJSqGKWkmlAX95xe/) six months before. Mudryk himself only became the prime target when [Raphinha](https://theathletic.com/football/player/raphinha-a5efFceOARuL0px2/) chose to join [Barcelona](https://theathletic.com/football/team/fc-barcelona/) from [Leeds United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/leeds-united/). [Oleksandr Zinchenko](https://theathletic.com/football/player/oleksandr-zinchenko-MS8PfOpWPUopegk6/) was arguably Arsenal’s best player in that imperious first 45 minutes, but the club had initially wanted [Lisandro Martinez](https://theathletic.com/football/player/lisandro-martinez-lZNyZmtnsD6xHZZP/) as their new left-back. At Tottenham, the team did their job in exemplary fashion. As Arsenal prepared to face [Tottenham](https://theathletic.com/football/team/tottenham-hotspur/), the €100million (£88.7m; $108m) winger they had so prized was paraded at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal still have half of the window to try and find an alternative signing. That’s not entirely true: when someone is a perfect fit for their plans, they are prepared to go the extra mile. In the first half, there was a gulf in class between Arsenal and Tottenham. Now Arsenal will need to go back to the drawing board — but at least they do so from a position of relative comfort. Amid the disappointment at missing out on a new signing, this performance served as a reminder that Arsenal have a team of quality at their disposal. These are among the traits that have taken Arsenal to the top of the table.

Saliba, 21, signed for Arsenal in 2020 but has since had loan spells at Saint-Etienne, Nice and Marseille. The France international has been one of Arsenal's ...

We know they beat us,” he added. I am so happy here.” [William Saliba](https://theathletic.com/football/player/william-saliba-7wVbbT0NIGqlbbKu/) has said he is “so happy” at [Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/arsenal/) and that talks are continuing over extending his contract at the club.

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I think after games like today, I don't see why they wouldn't want to come back and watch us again! Obviously, to do it with a crowd like that behind you, you just want do the best you can and to try and create something. I just hope that happens more often and that we see them back. I just want to do my role for the team and try and create and score. I couldn't be prouder to play for a club like Arsenal and to have those fans backing us. We had really good chances to put the game to bed and obviously to concede late on is disappointing.

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We have to keep going like this and stay focused only on ourselves. "We are focused on ourselves. It’s better to keep going like this and we don’t have to have pressure.

It was a tale of two goalkeepers at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale put in a player-of-the-match display, while Spurs' Hugo Lloris ...

Vieira is frustrated, with his booking during the match and post-game complaints about wanting to be treated equally by officials making that clear. But the pressure on the former Brighton boss will only be lifted for a short period of time if Chelsea do not back up this result. Fulham mustered just five shots on their goal to an expected goals figure of just 0.35 from open play - it was their second lowest total of the season. He is leading Newcastle to the Champions League. Arsenal needed Aaron Ramsdale at his best to repel a series of chances in a frantic 15-minute spell early in the second half. They are the kings of defensive output and restricting opposition teams to scraps. The late onslaught never really materialised and that was a testament to Arsenal's steel and organisation. The victory, Arsenal's first in a Premier League away fixture against Spurs since 2014, allowed them to demonstrate both sides of their game. The problem is that Lloris has been making too many this season. It was Lloris' first own goal in his 354-game Premier League career. If that had gone in, then it could well have been a different contest. Spurs fought back after the break.

Manchester City, who suffered a body blow in the Manchester derby against United, have slipped down to 45.4%. This is the first time since the season began that ...

Aaron Ramsdale and his back four were magnificent at repelling the waves of Spurs attacks that came in the first 15 minutes of the second half. The task at hand doesn’t get any easier for Arsenal however as they welcome Manchester United to the Emirates next weekend. And that flip in the favourites is for good reason. Manchester City, who suffered a body blow in the Manchester derby against United, have slipped down to 45.4%. Southampton in September 2021). Back then, Arsenal’s lead over City was five points.

The teams at the top end of the Premier League face a pivotal week in the season. What are they all chasing, and how will things pan out from here?

[Virgil van Dijk](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/157892/Virgil-van-Dijk), [Diogo Jota](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/208133/Diogo-Jota), [Roberto Firmino](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/147234/Roberto-Firmino) and [Luis Diaz](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/257390/Luis-Díaz) are all sidelined right now, and the team has suffered badly as a result of their absences. [Borussia Dortmund](/soccer/team?id=124) in the round of 16 and fail to close the gap on the top four, Potter might find that the support of the hierarchy ebbs away. But if Chelsea are to finish in the top four, they have to start a winning run of a similar length to get back in the race. But even if Kane stays fit, Spurs have a mountain to climb to finish in the top four, and there is a risk that their form deteriorates further and they end up in a battle for Europa League qualification. Liverpool were expected to challenge for the title at the start of the season. Although they have the best defensive record in the league, the goals are beginning to dry up, with only one scored in their past three Premier League games. United are clearly on an upward trajectory again, but their lack of depth in key areas means they need to be lucky with injuries and suspensions. They have won only four of their past eight games in all competitions and have lost their past two, so these are unusually difficult times for Guardiola's side. But City are attempting to become only the fifth English club to win three successive league titles, and coach Pep Guardiola loves making history, so they will be desperate to reel Arsenal in. [Martin Odegaard](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/203669/martin-odegaard), winger [Bukayo Saka](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/280555/Bukayo-Saka) and goalkeeper [Aaron Ramsdale](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/236015/Aaron-Ramsdale) have grown as the season has progressed. If they maintain that kind of form, Arsenal could hit 100 points, but with all of their rivals displaying inconsistency at some stage of this campaign, it will not take such a high total to win the title. But the Gunners are now aiming much higher, and having opened an eight-point lead at the top of the table, Mikel Arteta's team are now favourites to win the title for the first time since 2004.

Arsenal came away 2-0 winners from the North London derby, but not before some heated scenes on and off the pitch.

We will continue working with the authorities to demand that players and staff are better protected in their place of work." "When a player is attacked, we expect the laws in place to protect players to be properly enforced. "It is a shame, as it is just a game of football at the end of the day.

Arsenal are planning a summer move for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice and are growing in confidence that a deal can be done. Rice's contract expires in the ...

[Aston Villa](https://theathletic.com/football/team/aston-villa/)’s [Douglas Luiz](https://theathletic.com/football/player/douglas-luiz-CHNVRjeQMpH8Djsg/). [Joao Felix](https://theathletic.com/football/player/joao-felix-ucCJXAWiq0yowCTd/) and [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://theathletic.com/football/player/mykhailo-mudryk-q8qemKXwIpkC0AL6/). I see my friends here who are playing Champions League and for big trophies.” [Thomas Partey](https://theathletic.com/football/player/thomas-partey-WvYPPsYnodFQ5XO1/) and [Mohamed Elneny](https://theathletic.com/football/player/mohamed-elneny-fPweHDfEZTmUJqFs/) have returned from injury, so a midfielder is considered less of a priority in this January transfer window. [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/), [Manchester City](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-city/) and [Manchester United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-united/) have all previously registered an interest in the midfielder, with Chelsea initially exploring a potential transfer in the summer of 2020. [Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/arsenal/) are planning a summer move for [West Ham](https://theathletic.com/football/team/west-ham-united/) midfielder [Declan Rice](https://theathletic.com/football/player/declan-rice-duZsAMRHQ2yZkpLT/) and are growing in confidence that a deal can be done.