Trailing 1-0 with that familiar feeling of being punished (or punishing themselves) in both penalty areas, Arsenal knew what was at stake. They could feel the jeopardy closing in,
Declan Rice savaged Tottenham Hotspur with a brutal comment after Arsenal's vital North London derby win. On the back of Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, Arsenal knew a victory over bitter rivals Spurs would take them within four points of the leaders.
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will do battle in a white-hot atmosphere as the rival clubs face off under the lights at Emirates Stadium.
It might not have been pretty, but three points from Wednesday's North London derby has Arsenal right back on Liverpool's tail.
On that occasion, with Andre Villas Boas’ side decked out in a half black and half grey and half black kit, Spurs were hammered 5-2 by an Arsenal team which contained the likes of Olivier Giroud, Santi Cazorla and Jack Wilshere.
Albion are heading for a rapid reunion with referee Simon Hooper. The official from Swindon will take charge of their game at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Hooper took charge of the recent FA Cup te at Norwich, when the Seagulls ran out 4-0 winners. He did not show a yellow card to either team in that fixture.
After losing the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinals, Arsenal have to advance in the FA Cup against a bitter rival.
ARSENAL and Tottenham Hotspur lock horns in the North London derby on Wednesday evening with all to play for. The Gunners are looking to get back to winning ways, after they were beaten by
ARSENAL had to come from behind to beat North London rivals Tottenham 2-1 on Wednesday night. Spurs skipper Son Heung-min fired the visitors ahead on 25 minutes with a sweet volley against the run
The North London Derby is the fixture both Arsenal and Tottenham supporters look for first when the new season's calendar is announced. The first one of the season went the way of Arsenal, giving the team in red the bragging rights once more.
Arsenal's first win in four games in all competitions lifted them within four points of leaders Liverpool, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.
Leandro Trossards goal leads Arsenal to a 2-1 victory over Tottenham, reclaiming second place in the Premier League.