In today's North London derby clash in the Premier League, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The thrilling encounter saw Arsenal maintain their grip on the top spot of the Premier League standings, boasting a total of 80 points. Furthermore, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reached a significant milestone, securing his 100th win in the Premier League.
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The momentum swung in Arsenal's favor early on when Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg scored an own goal in the 15th minute, granting Arsenal the lead. Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz extended Arsenal's advantage with two more goals, concluding the first half with a commanding 3-0 lead.
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 deficit to 3-2. Despite Tottenham's resurgence, Arsenal held on to secure the crucial victory.
Notably, Bukayo Saka's stellar performance in the match marked a personal milestone for the young talent. Saka's goal contributed to his tally of 15 Premier League goals this season, marking his highest goal-scoring record in a single campaign.
Additionally, Saka etched his name in Arsenal's history books by becoming the first English player since Ian Wright in 1993-94 to score home and away against Spurs in a league campaign.
Arsenal's next challenge in the Premier League awaits them against Bournemouth as they aim to maintain their impressive form and secure their position at the top of the table.