Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham – PLAYER RATINGS: Which Gunners star seemed lost? Who was Mikel Arteta's driving force? And which Spurs defender was tormented?


Arsenal came from behind to beat north London rivals Tottenham 2-1 and move within four points of league leaders Liverpool.

Son Heung-min surprised the Emirates by putting Spurs ahead with the help of a deflection, but Arsenal hit back with two goals in four minutes to take the lead until half-time.

Gabriel's header deflected off Dominic Solanke to draw the Gunners level, before Leandro Trossard beat Antonin Kimsky with his weaker left foot.

Arsenal had more opportunities to put the game to bed, but their wastefulness in front of goal was again an issue, leading to a nervy finish. But the Gunners managed to hold on and achieve a crucial victory.

So who were the standout players at the Emirates and who had a night to forget?

Mail Sport's ISAAN KHAN was on hand to take a look at both sets of players…

Leandro Trossard scored the winning goal as Arsenal came back to beat Tottenham.

Leandro Trossard scored the winning goal as Arsenal came back to beat Tottenham.

It was another disappointing night for Ange Postecoglou as his team left the Emirates empty-handed.

It was another disappointing night for Ange Postecoglou as his team left the Emirates empty-handed.

ARSENAL (4-3-3)

DAVID RAYA 6.5 – Composed on the ball as usual. Unlucky to be beaten by Son Heung-min, the ball deflected off William Saliba's leg.

JURRIEN WOOD 6.5 – Eager to move forward and happy to advance the ball, Raheem Sterling is often stuck not knowing what to do.

WILLIAM SALIBA 6.5 – He turned his back on Son Heung-min's shot, the ball deflected off his leg and into the goal.

GABRIEL 8 – His header, which went in off Dominic Solanke, was a great goal. The Brazilian's skill in set pieces is once again the protagonist for Arsenal.

Gabriel scored an important goal on a deflection and was a colossus behind

Gabriel scored an important goal on a deflection and was a colossus behind

MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY 7 – He didn't faint when pressed and made some strong forays into midfield. Another promising display.

MARTIN ODEGAARD ​​​​​​7 – Nice touches and silky play throughout. I was not deterred by the first moments of wastefulness from the front line.

THOMAS PART 7 – His entry led to Arsenal's second goal. A little heavy at times, but it broke up the game well.

DECLAN RICE 8.5 – An engine in the middle. He provided chances in attack and made important tackles. His corner for Gabriel's header hit the target.

Declan Rice put in a powerful performance in midfield for the hosts

Declan Rice put in a powerful performance in midfield for the hosts

RAHEEM STERLING 5 – He seemed lost when he received the ball and continued looking for a lateral pass to get out.

KAI HAVERTZ 6 – Participation in Arsenal's overall game was limited. But he did well to intercept Antonin Kinsky a couple of times, which set the tone.

LEANDRO TROSSARD 7.5 – He scores a well-executed goal, after a run that left the rival defense behind. He continued attacking Pedro Porro and that paid off.

SUBSTITUTES

Martinelli 6 (for Sterling 61min)

Tierney N/A (for Trossard 77)

Zinchenko N/A (by Lewis-Skelly 87)

Merino N/A (for Rice 87)

Manager

MIKEL ARTETA 6.5 – They desperately needed a win after a torrid recent run, and crucially they got it.

TOTTENHAM (4-3-3)

ANTONIN KINSKY 5 – What a difference a week makes! Last Wednesday he was praised for his performance against Liverpool. This Wednesday it was revealed. He should have done better with Trossard's attack and been taken out by Kai Havertz a couple of times.

Antonin Kinsky looked nervous on the ball and should have done better to score the winning goal.

Antonin Kinsky looked nervous on the ball and should have done better to score the winning goal.

PEDRO PORRO 5.5 – Defeated several times by Leandro Trossard. His counterpart enjoyed tormenting him.

RADU DRAGUSIN 5.5 – He made a decent block early on. But above all, Gabriel beat him with a header that put Arsenal 2-1 ahead.

ARCHIE GRAY 6.5 – He was harassed by the opponent several times but remained calm in possession. Wise head on young shoulders.

DJED SPENCE 7 – He made life difficult for Raheem Sterling. He stayed in position and delivered a sublime cross for Dominic Solanke.

Djed Spence was Tottenham's standout defender as he kept Raheem Sterling quiet

Djed Spence was Tottenham's standout defender as he kept Raheem Sterling quiet

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YVES BISSOUMA 6 – The Spurs needed more from him in the middle. Hooked on the break.

POPE SARR 6 – Some good forward runs to break up play. His corner led to Spurs' first goal.

LUCAS BERGVALL 7 – Energetic and well stuck. A talent that is growing and a strong signal in the Spurs midfield.

DEJAN KULUSEVSKI 6 – Good follow up. He didn't receive enough of the ball in the final third to cause the damage he is capable of doing.

DOMINICO SOLANKE 6 – He had a great chance early in the game that Gabriel snuffed out. Other than that, everything was quiet.

SON HEUNG-MIN 6.5 – He scored with his first shot of the game, via a deflection, which gave Spurs the lead against the run of play.

Son Heung-min put Spurs in front but they couldn't maintain their lead

Son Heung-min put Spurs in front but they couldn't maintain their lead

SUBSTITUTES

Johnson 6 (for Sarr 46min)

Maddison 6 (for Bissouma 46)

Richarlison N/A (for Son 78)

Manager

ANGE POSTECOGLOU 6 – His team, despite being challenged in some parts, was under attack from the start.

Referee: SIMON HOOPER – 6.5



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