In a thrilling North London derby clash, Arsenal emerged victorious against Tottenham Hotspur with a narrow 3-2 win in the Premier League today. The victory not only secured three crucial points for Arsenal but also solidified their position at the top of the league standings, boasting 80 points. This places them comfortably ahead of second-placed Manchester City by four points, although the latter still has a game in hand.
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The momentum swung heavily in Arsenal's favor early on, as they capitalized on a 15th-minute own goal by Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile. The first half saw Arsenal dominating with goals from Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz, leading 3-0 at halftime.
However, Tottenham fought back fiercely in the second half, with Cristian Romero and Son Heung-Min finding the back of the net to narrow the gap.
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, etched his name into the club's history books by securing his 100th victory in the Premier League. Remarkably, Arteta achieved this milestone in just 169 games, making him one of the quickest managers to reach the century mark in the competition's history.
His achievement is particularly notable as it surpasses the record set by legendary former manager Arsene Wenger, who reached 100 victories in 179 games.
Looking ahead, Arsenal will aim to maintain their winning streak as they prepare to face Bournemouth in their next Premier League encounter.