After falling behind 3-0, Tottenham Hotspur closed the gap with two second-half goals, ensuring a nervy finale in Sunday’s North London derby, but Arsenal held on to secure a crucial 3-2 victory and maintain their push for the Premier League title.
An own goal from Spurs’ Pierre-Emile Højbjerg was the first of Arsenal’s three first-half goals, with Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz netting the other two.
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However, Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya gifted Spurs a goal on 64 minutes after a dreadfully executed chipped pass landed to Cristian Romeo, who found the bottom-left corner.
Arsenal were made to sweat late when Declan Rice fouled Ben Davies, prompting the Video Assistant Referee to award a penalty that was converted by Son Heung-min in the 87th minute.
But Arsenal held on, moving them to 80 points after 35 games and putting pressure on second-place Manchester City, who play Nottingham Forest later Sunday.