Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal: Gunners survive late scare to extend Premier League lead

Saka, Havertz, and Hojbjerg (OG) goals secure vital win for Arsenal

Spurs dominated possession but Arsenal took their chances to claim the derby spoils

Arsenal survived a late scare to beat rivals Tottenham 3-2 in the north London derby and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Mikel Arteta's team went four points clear of Manchester City with the win, which was their fourth in a row in the league.

Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal the lead in the first half, but Tottenham equalised through Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's own goal.

Kai Havertz then restored Arsenal's lead, but Harry Kane equalised again for Tottenham.

However, Arsenal were able to find a late winner through Saka, who scored his second of the game.

The win was Arsenal's first at Tottenham in the Premier League since 2014.

Tottenham dominated possession but Arsenal were more clinical in front of goal.

The expected goals statistic was massively in Tottenham's favour, but Arsenal are the ones taking all the points.