Arsenal have created Premier League history by recording a 1-0 victory over Tottenham in the north London derby.
A header from Gabriel Magalhaes was enough to earn victory for Mikel Arteta‘s side and ensure that they retain bragging rights in the rivalry.
Gabriel earned victory for Arsenal in the north London derby
While Spurs dominated possession and had more shots on goal, it was Arsenal who retained control of the contest throughout.
In doing so, the Gunners extended their impressive recent record over their rivals.
This win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium means that Arsenal have now won three-straight away games over the Lilywhites.
Prior to this clash, the Gunners had won their last two Premier League away games against Spurs, as many as they had managed in their previous 17 such visits (D6 L9).
They last won three consecutive away north London derbies between January 1987 and September 1988, meaning that this is the first time Arsenal have won three-straight away matches against Tottenham in the Premier League era.
Mikel Arteta’s side recorded a 2-0 win at Spurs back in the 2022/23 campaign, before claiming a 3-2 victory over Ange Postecoglou’s side last term.
It means that as it stands, Arsenal are very much the dominant force in north London.
Victory for Arteta’s side puts them second in the Premier League with three wins from four.
It means that they are just two points behind reigning champions, Man City who have 12 from 12.
As for Tottenham, they sit 13th in the table having picked up just four points from four matches this term.
It was a fiery contest at times but Arsenal managed the occasion well
Tottenham will be hoping to dust themselves down in time for the Carabao Cup clash with Coventry on Wednesday night – live on talkSPORT 2.
They then host Brentford next Saturday afternoon in a clash that is exclusively live on talkSPORT 2.
Next up for Arsenal is a trip to Atalanta in the Champions League, before a crunch clash with Man City next weekend.
That contest could see the Gunners leapfrog their title rivals if they win – however they could find themselves five points behind if they are defeated by Pep Guardiola‘s side.
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