• Arsenal ratings: Made a decent save to deny Brennan Johnson but then almost immediately was guilty of flapping at a cross directly contributing to Tottenham's first goal. Reuters
    David Raya 6/10
    Arsenal ratings: Made a decent save to deny Brennan Johnson but then almost immediately was guilty of flapping at a cross directly contributing to Tottenham's first goal. Reuters
    Arsenal ratings: Made a decent save to deny Brennan Johnson but then almost immediately was guilty of flapping at a cross directly contributing to Tottenham's first goal. Reuters
  • Didn't offer a huge amount going forward, was slow to sense the danger for Spurs' first goal. PA
    Ben White 5/10
    Didn't offer a huge amount going forward, was slow to sense the danger for Spurs' first goal. PA
    Didn't offer a huge amount going forward, was slow to sense the danger for Spurs' first goal. PA
  • Showed his quality on the ball when starting attacks, couldn't do a great deal to prevent either goal. Getty
    William Saliba 7/10
    Showed his quality on the ball when starting attacks, couldn't do a great deal to prevent either goal. Getty
    Showed his quality on the ball when starting attacks, couldn't do a great deal to prevent either goal. Getty
  • Solid display from the Brazilian who seems to have now won his place back having been dropped earlier this season. Getty
    Gabriel 6/10
    Solid display from the Brazilian who seems to have now won his place back having been dropped earlier this season. Getty
    Solid display from the Brazilian who seems to have now won his place back having been dropped earlier this season. Getty
  • Another good showing from the in-form Ukrainian. Surge up the pitch led to the opening goal. Reuters
    Oleksandr Zinchenko 7/10
    Another good showing from the in-form Ukrainian. Surge up the pitch led to the opening goal. Reuters
    Another good showing from the in-form Ukrainian. Surge up the pitch led to the opening goal. Reuters
  • On his heels a little in the build-up as Son made it 1-1. Not his best game before being withdrawn with a calf injury at half-time. AP
    Declan Rice 5/10
    On his heels a little in the build-up as Son made it 1-1. Not his best game before being withdrawn with a calf injury at half-time. AP
    On his heels a little in the build-up as Son made it 1-1. Not his best game before being withdrawn with a calf injury at half-time. AP
  • Failed to build on recent good form and was replaced at half-time. AP
    Fabio Vieira 5/10
    Failed to build on recent good form and was replaced at half-time. AP
    Failed to build on recent good form and was replaced at half-time. AP
  • Instrumental in dominant first half from the Gunners, leading their aggressive press. Influence waned in far more even second half. PA
    Martin Odegaard 7/10
    Instrumental in dominant first half from the Gunners, leading their aggressive press. Influence waned in far more even second half. PA
    Instrumental in dominant first half from the Gunners, leading their aggressive press. Influence waned in far more even second half. PA
  • Clearly unsettled the Tottenham defenders, particularly in the first half, and involved in key moments as his shot forced the own goal and then converted from the spot. Lost Maddison far too easily for Spurs' first goal. Getty
    Bukayo Saka 7/10
    Clearly unsettled the Tottenham defenders, particularly in the first half, and involved in key moments as his shot forced the own goal and then converted from the spot. Lost Maddison far too easily for Spurs' first goal. Getty
    Clearly unsettled the Tottenham defenders, particularly in the first half, and involved in key moments as his shot forced the own goal and then converted from the spot. Lost Maddison far too easily fo
  • Struggled to make an impact and then lucky to stay on after dangerous lunge on keeper Vicario. PA
    Eddie Nketiah 5/10
    Struggled to make an impact and then lucky to stay on after dangerous lunge on keeper Vicario. PA
    Struggled to make an impact and then lucky to stay on after dangerous lunge on keeper Vicario. PA
  • Created chaos in the Spurs defence but fluffed his lines when the big chance arrived, shooting wildly over after robbing Maddison. AP
    Gabriel Jesus 6/10
    Created chaos in the Spurs defence but fluffed his lines when the big chance arrived, shooting wildly over after robbing Maddison. AP
    Created chaos in the Spurs defence but fluffed his lines when the big chance arrived, shooting wildly over after robbing Maddison. AP
  • Arsenal subs. Havertz (Vieira, 45'): Another largely forgettable performance from the Germany international, who has struggled after big-money move from Chelsea.
    Kai Havertz 5/10
    Arsenal subs. Havertz (Vieira, 45'): Another largely forgettable performance from the Germany international, who has struggled after big-money move from Chelsea.
    Arsenal subs. Havertz (Vieira, 45'): Another largely forgettable performance from the Germany international, who has struggled after big-money move from Chelsea.
  • Jorginho (Rice, 45'): Had an absolute disaster as he gifted Spurs their second goal just as Arsenal had regained the upper hand. PA. Other subs: Nelson (Jesus, 77') N/A; Smith Rowe (Saka, 90') N/A.
    Jorginho 4/10
    Jorginho (Rice, 45'): Had an absolute disaster as he gifted Spurs their second goal just as Arsenal had regained the upper hand. PA. Other subs: Nelson (Jesus, 77') N/A; Smith Rowe (Saka, 90') N/A.
    Jorginho (Rice, 45'): Had an absolute disaster as he gifted Spurs their second goal just as Arsenal had regained the upper hand. PA. Other subs: Nelson (Jesus, 77') N/A; Smith Rowe (Saka, 90') N/A.
  • Tottenham ratings: Kept his side in it with two excellent first-half saves when Arsenal were really on top. Getty
    Guglielmo Vicario 7/10
    Tottenham ratings: Kept his side in it with two excellent first-half saves when Arsenal were really on top. Getty
    Tottenham ratings: Kept his side in it with two excellent first-half saves when Arsenal were really on top. Getty
  • Looked good going forward, provided a couple of dangerous crosses that deserved better. AP
    Pedro Porro 7/10
    Looked good going forward, provided a couple of dangerous crosses that deserved better. AP
    Looked good going forward, provided a couple of dangerous crosses that deserved better. AP
  • Torrid afternoon for the Argentine defender as he scored an own goal and then gave away a penalty with a handball. Otherwise did well, but hard to ignore huge moments. Reuters
    Cristian Romero 5/10
    Torrid afternoon for the Argentine defender as he scored an own goal and then gave away a penalty with a handball. Otherwise did well, but hard to ignore huge moments. Reuters
    Torrid afternoon for the Argentine defender as he scored an own goal and then gave away a penalty with a handball. Otherwise did well, but hard to ignore huge moments. Reuters
  • Perhaps his best game for Spurs yet. Great recovery tackle on Nketiah and didn't look back. Encouraging signs from young Dutch defender. AP
    Micky van de Ven 8/10
    Perhaps his best game for Spurs yet. Great recovery tackle on Nketiah and didn't look back. Encouraging signs from young Dutch defender. AP
    Perhaps his best game for Spurs yet. Great recovery tackle on Nketiah and didn't look back. Encouraging signs from young Dutch defender. AP
  • Struggled badly in the first-half as he failed to contain Saka. Booked early on and then played Nketiah clean through on goal. Improved markedly after that. Getty
    Destiny Udogie 6/10
    Struggled badly in the first-half as he failed to contain Saka. Booked early on and then played Nketiah clean through on goal. Improved markedly after that. Getty
    Struggled badly in the first-half as he failed to contain Saka. Booked early on and then played Nketiah clean through on goal. Improved markedly after that. Getty
  • Looked panicked early on as Arsenal's midfield swarmed all over Spurs. Booked for a tactical foul. Defensive work was on point but use of ball was poor at times. AP
    Pape Matar Sarr 6/10
    Looked panicked early on as Arsenal's midfield swarmed all over Spurs. Booked for a tactical foul. Defensive work was on point but use of ball was poor at times. AP
    Looked panicked early on as Arsenal's midfield swarmed all over Spurs. Booked for a tactical foul. Defensive work was on point but use of ball was poor at times. AP
  • Another who grew into the game after a difficult opening half-hour. Struggled with Odegaard in the first half but coped far better after the break. AP
    Yves Bissouma 7/10
    Another who grew into the game after a difficult opening half-hour. Struggled with Odegaard in the first half but coped far better after the break. AP
    Another who grew into the game after a difficult opening half-hour. Struggled with Odegaard in the first half but coped far better after the break. AP
  • Clearly relished his first taste of the North London derby, enjoying an excellent all-round game and creating two goals for Son. Getty
    James Maddison 8/10
    Clearly relished his first taste of the North London derby, enjoying an excellent all-round game and creating two goals for Son. Getty
    Clearly relished his first taste of the North London derby, enjoying an excellent all-round game and creating two goals for Son. Getty
  • Impressive display from the Swedish winger. Heavily involved in creating a good chance for Johnson and also released Son for a shot on goal in the second half. AP
    Dejan Kulusevski 7/10
    Impressive display from the Swedish winger. Heavily involved in creating a good chance for Johnson and also released Son for a shot on goal in the second half. AP
    Impressive display from the Swedish winger. Heavily involved in creating a good chance for Johnson and also released Son for a shot on goal in the second half. AP
  • Two clinical finishes for the Spurs captain who looks back to his best. Link-up with Maddison bodes well for remainder of the season. Getty
    Heung-Min Son 8/10
    Two clinical finishes for the Spurs captain who looks back to his best. Link-up with Maddison bodes well for remainder of the season. Getty
    Two clinical finishes for the Spurs captain who looks back to his best. Link-up with Maddison bodes well for remainder of the season. Getty
  • Had a glorious chance to score in the first half but scuffed his shot, giving Raya the chance to get across and save. Getty
    Brennan Johnson 6/10
    Had a glorious chance to score in the first half but scuffed his shot, giving Raya the chance to get across and save. Getty
    Had a glorious chance to score in the first half but scuffed his shot, giving Raya the chance to get across and save. Getty
  • Tottenham subs. Solomon (Johnson, '63): Lively and willing runner after replacing the injured Johnson.
    Manor Solomon 6/10
    Tottenham subs. Solomon (Johnson, '63): Lively and willing runner after replacing the injured Johnson.
    Tottenham subs. Solomon (Johnson, '63): Lively and willing runner after replacing the injured Johnson.
  • Richarlison (Son, 78'): Saw a shot deflected wide deep into injury-time N/A. Other subs: Hojbjerg (Maddison, 78') N/A.
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    Richarlison (Son, 78'): Saw a shot deflected wide deep into injury-time N/A. Other subs: Hojbjerg (Maddison, 78') N/A.
    Richarlison (Son, 78'): Saw a shot deflected wide deep into injury-time N/A. Other subs: Hojbjerg (Maddison, 78') N/A.

Arsenal v Tottenham player ratings: Saka 7, Jorginho 4; Son 8, Romero 5


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Son Heung-min’s clinical brace earned Tottenham a deserved point in the North London derby after a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

The result meant both sides remain unbeaten in the Premier League, but if either was going to be disappointed it would be the Gunners as they twice took the lead.

A Cristian Romero own goal – forced by a Bukayo Saka shot – gave Arsenal a 1-0 advantage, but Son levelled after an excellent piece of work by James Maddison on the left.

Saka restored the hosts' lead with a penalty in the 54th minute following a Romero handball. However, the visitors were gifted a second immediately from the restart as Jorginho coughed up possession cheaply and Maddison ran through to tee up Son to make it 2-2.

Although both managers felt they had the chances to snatch all three points, privately they might have conceded it was a fair outcome.

Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, said: “We are very disappointed not to earn the three points, that’s for sure, and especially when you go in front twice in the game and have the opportunity to win it.

“We had control of the game, could have made it 2-0 with Gabi [Jesus] and then you concede the goal and you have to bounce back. We did and scored the goal but it’s a shame that within a minute you concede the other one."

His Spurs counterpart, Ange Postecoglou, added: “It’s not about being happy with the result, for me it was about the performance.

“You can get a result here, a draw, and like I said before you can walk away knowing that ‘you know what, we escaped’, but I don’t have that feeling now.

“I think we went toe-to-toe with a top team and at times I thought we really asserted our dominance on the game. At times they did but that’s what happens when you face top sides."

Swipe or scroll through the gallery at the top of the page to see our player ratings from the match.

Updated: September 25, 2023, 4:27 AM