Arsenal v Tottenham player ratings: Smith Rowe 8, Saka 9; Alli 4, Kane 6

Gunners blow away sorry Spurs with three first-half goals at the Emirates

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  ARSENAL RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale - 7: Strong wrists needed to palm Son shot over bar with his first save of game. Rescued by Xhaka after awful pass out from back just before Gunners’ second goal. Brilliant leaping save to tip Moura strike onto bar in injury-time. AFP

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  Takehiro Tomiyasu - 8: Caught out of position as Son found space down the Gunners’ right to force save out of Ramsdale. But that was rare blemish from impressive Japanese full-back who is enjoying Premier League life at the moment. Getty

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  Ben White - 7: Well-timed sliding challenge on Son gave him early boost. Sprayed an inch-perfect long ball to Saka’s feet in first half. Lucky to escape after challenge on Kane on edge of box in second half that should have been penalised. AFP

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  Gabriel - 7: Brazilian defender stayed cool and composed despite twin threat of Kane and Son. Felt he should have won second-half penalty when bundled over by Sanchez – but it would have been harsh call. AP

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  Kieran Tierney - 7: Looked like he was going to be key man with runs down left early on but real threat ended up coming from Saka. Such a reliable outlet for the Gunners with his pace and crossing skills. AFP

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  Granit Xhaka - 8: Swiss midfielder had his sensible hat on at Emirates. Rescued Ramsdale with strong challenge to hold off Hojbjerg after poor pass out that would set Arsenal off on counter attack for second goal. Excellent performance until limping off injured. AP

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  Thomas Partey - 8: Lovely backheel to teammate in first 10 minutes, then forced good save from Lloris quarter-of-an-hour in. Brilliant switch cross-field pass to Aubameyang just before break and generally looks like he is finally finding a bit of form and fitness. Getty

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  Emile Smith Rowe - 8: Sweet side-footed finish to open the scoring after 12 minutes, then teed-up Aubameyang for Gunners’ second. At the heart of Arsenal’s first-half goal spree. Getty

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  Martin Odegaard - 7: Spurs couldn’t deal with him in first half as he pulled strings in pocket between midfield and attack. Playing well for Gunners at the moment. AFP

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  Bukayo Saka - 9: Superb, particularly in first half. Supplied low cross for Smith Rowe’s early goal, then enjoyed a bit of luck when he scored at the second attempt to make it 3-0 after Kane blocked his first shot. Denied another goal by Lloris save in last 20 minutes. Getty

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  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - 7: Curled shot just over bar from edge of box after nice touch from Odegaard. Found the target just before half-hour with first-time finish into corner after exchanging passes with Smith Rowe. AFP

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  SUBS: Albert Sambi – (On for Xhaka 81’) N/A. Getty

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  Ainsley Maitland-Niles – (On for Saka 87’) N/A. Getty

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  Nuno Tavares – (On for Smith Rowe 88’) N/A. AFP

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  TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris - 6: Left woefully exposed and not to blame for any of goals. Left looking silly, though, with one kick out in second half flying straight out for throw-in – and nearly did it again a few minutes later. EPA

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  Japhet Tanganga - 5: Tried to offer Spurs an outlet down right in disastrous first half for Nuno’s men. Taken off at break but could have any of outfield players to be fair. Getty

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  Davinson Sanchez - 5: Colombian defender restored to the starting line-up and struggled to keep pace with Arsenal’s blistering counter-attacks. Slow reactions allowed Smith Rowe time to score opening goal. PA

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  Eric Dier - 6: Tried to hold defence together in first half as Arsenal attacked in waves and threatened to run riot. At least helped keep score down with some decent challenges and interceptions. AFP

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  Sergio Reguilon - 5: Failed to prevent Sako getting in cross that led to Gunners’ opener and struggled to deal with England attacker, particularly in opening half. Ludicrous over-reaction to hand in chest from Tomiyasu after break. Supplied ball for Son goal. Reuters

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  Tanguy Ndombele - 5: Good ball with outside of right boot to put Reguillon away down right just after Arsenal opener but lost midfield battle to likes of Partey and Xhaka. PA

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  Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 5: Dragged out of position ahead of opening goal, felt he had been fouled by Xhaka in challenge that started move for Arsenal’s second. Couldn't get usual grip in middle of park. AFP

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  Dele Alli - 4: Non-existent as attacking threat, sloppy in possession when he did get ball. Hooked at half-time. PA

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  Lucas Moura - 5: Very little impact in first half from Brazilian as Arsenal dominated and could easily have been one of those hooked off at break. Saw looping, dipping strike tipped onto bar by Ramsdale in injury-time. Reuters

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  Harry Kane - 6: Miserable first half; blazed shot into stand, fell over ball, caught in possession by Partey, tackle teed-up Saka for second goal and stuck free header wide of target. Two second-half chances – one saved, one lobbed just wide when clean through. AP

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  Son Heung-min - 6: Almost levelled for Spurs in first half only for Ramsdale to palm his powerful strike over bar. Side-foot finish to give Spurs consolation goal with 11 minutes left. Getty

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  SUBS: Oliver Skipp – (On for Alli 46’) 6: Brought on to try and tighten things up as Spurs changed defensive shape. Frustrations boiled over and was booked for foul on Partey as home fans began giving every successful pass an “ole”. Getty

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  Emerson Royal – (On for Tanganga 46’) 6: Signing from Barcelona still finding his feet in English football but did OK as Arsenal took foot off gas - and Tottenham necks - in second half.

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  Bryan Gil – (On for Ndombele 70’) 5: Spanish winger tried to make impact to little avail. AFP

Arsenal secured the North London bragging rights after beating Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at a bouncing Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

The Gunners scored three goals in 34 first-half minutes - courtesy of Emile Smith Rowe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka - to blow away sorry Spurs, who managed a late consolation through Son Heung-min.

After a dreadful start to the season, Arsenal have now won three games in a row to move one place before Spurs and up to 10th in the Premier League table.

“It’s quite easy when you have boys like this — they always listen, always ready to learn,” Aubameyang said. “They feel free when they play. That’s why they’re doing amazing.”

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, meanwhile, are going in the other direction after losing three on the spin and have conceded three goals in each of those defeats - to Crystal Palace, Chelsea and now Arsenal.

Spurs club captain Hugo Lloris was blunt about the day's efforts. “We lost complete control in the first half. We got smashed and then had a good reaction,” said the French goalkeeper.

“It's frustrating and very disappointing. It's the moment to stick together and carry on. The players were ready but we lost a bit of control. We lost balance in the middle of the pitch.”

Gareth Cox provides the player ratings in the gallery above.