Arsenal extended their lead to eight points with an impressive 2-0 victory over Tottenham
A prominent subplot had involved how Mikel Arteta’s young team would cope with the intensity of the occasion. Pretty well, it turned out. Their first away win over Spurs in the league since 2014 was built upon the assurance of Thomas Partey, the artistry of Ødegaard and the cut and thrust of Bukayo Saka, although it seemed a little unfair to only highlight their contributions.
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris looks back in anguish after deflecting a cross from Bukayo Saka into his own net.Spurs were better in the second half, creating chances, albeit precious few of clear-cut note. But Ramsdale was a solid last line for Arsenal and an abiding image came after the players from both sides were pulled apart – Arteta had to work hard to extract Granit Xhaka – and those in red ran over to celebrate in front of the away enclosure.
Arsenal had threatened before then, Spurs getting away with one when Lloris played Clément Lenglet into trouble and the defender seeing his clearance blocked by Ødegaard. Gabriel Martinelli crossed deep and Eddie Nketiah extended Lloris. Partey also headed high from an Ødegaard free-kick. The goal had been sign-posted. Ødegaard worked Lloris after a lovely move and there was the moment on 24 minutes when a Martinelli volley sparked panic, Spurs just about getting away with it but, on the second phase, Partey ran on to a volley and caught it so sweetly. The shot almost uprooted the post.
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