Arsenal secured a vital 1-0 win over Tottenham in the North London derby at New White Hart Lane, marking their third consecutive victory at their rival’s ground. A second-half header from Gabriel Magalhães proved decisive, allowing Mikel Arteta’s side to remain just two points behind league leaders Manchester City and secure sole possession of second place.
Tottenham started the match strongly but squandered two key opportunities to take the lead, first through former Juventus player Dejan Kulusevski and then new signing Dominic Solanke. Arsenal gradually grew into the game, testing Spurs’ goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario with a header from Kai Havertz and missing another chance before halftime through Gabriel Martinelli.
The second half mirrored the first, with Tottenham again failing to capitalize on a clear chance, this time through Micky van de Ven. At the 64th minute, the Gunners punished Spurs' wastefulness when Gabriel escaped Cristian Romero’s marking during a corner kick, heading the ball into the net. Tottenham pushed forward in search of an equalizer, but Arsenal’s defense held firm, repelling the hosts’ pressure and denying them any significant opportunities.
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For Arsenal, who face Atalanta on Thursday in the Champions League, this marks their third straight derby win at Tottenham’s home, extending the Spurs’ drought in the rivalry to over two and a half years.
