A dominant Arsenal today handed their North London neighbours Tottenham Hotspur their first Premier League defeat of the season, winning 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
The victory kept the Gunners at the top of the table and extended their advantage over second-placed Manchester City to four points.
Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus and Granit Xhaka struck for Arsenal while Harry Kane scored for the visitors.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side were superior for long spells and Tottenham’s job became even more difficult when Emerson Royal was sent off for a 62nd minute foul on Gabriel Martinelli.
Arsenal were quick off the blocks and took a deserved lead when Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey side-footed a superb finish into the top corner from 25 yards after 20 minutes.
A flat Spurs side were handed a lifeline in the 31st minute when they were awarded a penalty after Gabriel’s foul on Richarlison.
Kane stepped up to convert the spot kick for his 14th goal in 18 derby games and his 100th goal away from home in the Premier League.
Arsenal were gifted the lead once again four minutes after the restart, when Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris’ error allowed Jesus to score.
Spurs manager Antonio Conte was attempting to make three changes five minutes after Royal’s dismissal when Granit Xhaka ended their comeback hopes with a low finish past Lloris from inside the box.
Tottenham, who had been on a 14-match unbeaten run in the Premier League dating back to last season, are third in the table, four points behind Arsenal.
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