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(On for Odegaard 88’) Reuters
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SPURS RATINGS: White’s presence clearly affected him before Arsenal’s two first-half goals from corners but defenders offered him no protection. Toe-poked Saka shot over bar early in second half that Show more
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Spaniard was part of a poor collective defensive performance with Arsenal finding space and chances to score far too easily in first half, while Spurs’ determination to play out from back is now beingShow more
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Thought he had levelled with composed finish after deflected Porro shot landed at hit feet but had been caught narrowly offside. Had fine season but tough last couple of games with Spurs conceding sevShow more
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Almost finished with a couple of goals. Saw header thud off post a minute before Van de Ven’s disallowed goal. Gifted goal after break by Raya’s catastrophic pass out from back. Hailed as "outstandingShow more
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In for the injured Destiny Udogie, couldn’t stop Saka cutting inside from right and putting Gunners three ahead in opening 45. Booked for obvious foul on same player in last 10 minutes. Fouled by RiceShow more
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Glancing header from Danish midfielder into own net at near post gifted Arsenal early lead. Has started nine matches this season, Spurs have won one of them. AP
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Uruguayan midfielder had little influence on proceedings in disastrous first-half for Spurs and was substituted at break. Reuters
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German attacker had been bit-part player in game before he limped off pitch after half an hour. Getty Images
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Curled early chance way over bar from edge of box. In-swinging corners caused Arsenal problems in first half. Guilty of hitting deck far too easily at slightest of touches and was passenger for much oShow more
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Felt he should have won a penalty after being caught by Trossard in box only for it not to be given and then Arsenal going on to score on counter-attack. Some flashes of brilliant skill. Took booking Show more
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First chance came just before break when he sent finish high over the bar when goal would have given team much-needed lift. Next opportunity came in 87th minute when he fired confidently home from spoShow more
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SUBS: (On for Werner 31’) Early introduction who came more into game after Spurs’ first goal. Getty Images
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(On for Bentancur 46’) Only change made after disastrous first-half and the young Senegalese midfielder had more of an impact than man he replaced, although that is not saying much. Reuters
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(On for Maddison 63’) Certainly made presence felt as he charged around with intent, arguing with every opponent in ear shot, albeit with little impact with ball in front of goal. AP
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(On for Hojbjerg 63’) Many Spurs fans must be wondering why he did not start ahead of man he came on for. Reuters
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(On for Davies 88’)
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ARSENAL RATINGS: Did not have save to make in first half although a Romero header did hit post. Inexplicably chipped pass straight to Romero, which the Argentine scored from to hand Spurs lifeline andShow more
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Continues to be a pain for keepers for Arsenal corners, why Spurs didn’t try and do something about it here in first half is the bigger question. Helped keep Werner and then Brennan’s threat to minimuShow more
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Had looked usual cool and composed self at back until Raya’s howler when Arsenal’s usual water-tight defence away from home started to spring a few leaks. AFP
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Brazilian has been at the heart of Arsenal’s defensive meanness on their travels and was impressive again here. Involved in spats with Kulusevski and Richarlison in usual feisty North London derby. AP
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Involved in right old battle with Kulusevski from start with Swede keeping him busy throughout. Found himself free in Spurs' box just after break but sent diving header over bar. AP
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Has suffered injury-hit campaign but Arsenal look stronger in middle of park with Ghanian in team. Works well alongside Rice and Odegaard and is big presence in front of defence. AFP
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His simple ball out of box started counter-attack that ended with Saka scoring, while it was England midfielder’s corner that found the head of Havertz who made it 3-0. Foul on Davies handed Spurs latShow more
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Didn’t hit the heights of midweek masterclass against Chelsea when Norwegian was majestic but plenty of nice touches and passes while some of his footwork is joy to watch. Reuters
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Excellent corner delivery resulted in Hojbjerg scoring own goal. Superb composure to cut inside Davies before slotting home to make it 2-0. Denied second when foot of Vicario turned his first-time effShow more
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Had ball in back of net early on but Odegaard had been caught offside. Pinpoint diagonal ball to Saka’s feet ahead of his teammate scoring. Headed home from corner to put side three up in first half. Show more
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Has scored some crucial goals of late but was his workrate to help teammates and determination to chase down opposition that stood out at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. AP
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SUBS: (On for Trossard 63’) Showed flashes of his pace with one surging run having to be illegally stopped by Kulusevski. AFP
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(On for Odegaard 88’) Reuters
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SPURS RATINGS: White’s presence clearly affected him before Arsenal’s two first-half goals from corners but defenders offered him no protection. Toe-poked Saka shot over bar early in second half that Show more
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Spaniard was part of a poor collective defensive performance with Arsenal finding space and chances to score far too easily in first half, while Spurs’ determination to play out from back is now beingShow more
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Thought he had levelled with composed finish after deflected Porro shot landed at hit feet but had been caught narrowly offside. Had fine season but tough last couple of games with Spurs conceding sevShow more
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Almost finished with a couple of goals. Saw header thud off post a minute before Van de Ven’s disallowed goal. Gifted goal after break by Raya’s catastrophic pass out from back. Hailed as "outstandingShow more
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In for the injured Destiny Udogie, couldn’t stop Saka cutting inside from right and putting Gunners three ahead in opening 45. Booked for obvious foul on same player in last 10 minutes. Fouled by RiceShow more
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Glancing header from Danish midfielder into own net at near post gifted Arsenal early lead. Has started nine matches this season, Spurs have won one of them. AP
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Uruguayan midfielder had little influence on proceedings in disastrous first-half for Spurs and was substituted at break. Reuters
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German attacker had been bit-part player in game before he limped off pitch after half an hour. Getty Images
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Curled early chance way over bar from edge of box. In-swinging corners caused Arsenal problems in first half. Guilty of hitting deck far too easily at slightest of touches and was passenger for much oShow more
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Felt he should have won a penalty after being caught by Trossard in box only for it not to be given and then Arsenal going on to score on counter-attack. Some flashes of brilliant skill. Took booking Show more
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First chance came just before break when he sent finish high over the bar when goal would have given team much-needed lift. Next opportunity came in 87th minute when he fired confidently home from spoShow more
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SUBS: (On for Werner 31’) Early introduction who came more into game after Spurs’ first goal. Getty Images
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(On for Bentancur 46’) Only change made after disastrous first-half and the young Senegalese midfielder had more of an impact than man he replaced, although that is not saying much. Reuters
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(On for Maddison 63’) Certainly made presence felt as he charged around with intent, arguing with every opponent in ear shot, albeit with little impact with ball in front of goal. AP
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(On for Hojbjerg 63’) Many Spurs fans must be wondering why he did not start ahead of man he came on for. Reuters
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(On for Davies 88’)
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ARSENAL RATINGS: Did not have save to make in first half although a Romero header did hit post. Inexplicably chipped pass straight to Romero, which the Argentine scored from to hand Spurs lifeline andShow more
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Continues to be a pain for keepers for Arsenal corners, why Spurs didn’t try and do something about it here in first half is the bigger question. Helped keep Werner and then Brennan’s threat to minimuShow more
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Had looked usual cool and composed self at back until Raya’s howler when Arsenal’s usual water-tight defence away from home started to spring a few leaks. AFP
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Brazilian has been at the heart of Arsenal’s defensive meanness on their travels and was impressive again here. Involved in spats with Kulusevski and Richarlison in usual feisty North London derby. AP
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Involved in right old battle with Kulusevski from start with Swede keeping him busy throughout. Found himself free in Spurs' box just after break but sent diving header over bar. AP
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Has suffered injury-hit campaign but Arsenal look stronger in middle of park with Ghanian in team. Works well alongside Rice and Odegaard and is big presence in front of defence. AFP
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His simple ball out of box started counter-attack that ended with Saka scoring, while it was England midfielder’s corner that found the head of Havertz who made it 3-0. Foul on Davies handed Spurs latShow more
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Didn’t hit the heights of midweek masterclass against Chelsea when Norwegian was majestic but plenty of nice touches and passes while some of his footwork is joy to watch. Reuters
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Excellent corner delivery resulted in Hojbjerg scoring own goal. Superb composure to cut inside Davies before slotting home to make it 2-0. Denied second when foot of Vicario turned his first-time effShow more
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Had ball in back of net early on but Odegaard had been caught offside. Pinpoint diagonal ball to Saka’s feet ahead of his teammate scoring. Headed home from corner to put side three up in first half. Show more
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Has scored some crucial goals of late but was his workrate to help teammates and determination to chase down opposition that stood out at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. AP
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SUBS: (On for Trossard 63’) Showed flashes of his pace with one surging run having to be illegally stopped by Kulusevski. AFP
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(On for Odegaard 88’) Reuters
Tottenham v Arsenal player ratings: Romero 8, Maddison 5; Raya 5, Saka 9
Gunners survive late scare but hold on to claim 3-2 victory in North London derby to remain top of the Premier League
Gareth Cox
29 April, 2024
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