NEW DELHI:
Gabriel Magalhaes
led Arsenal to a 1-0 victory over Tottenham on Sunday as the Gunners extended their dominance in the north London derby.
Arsenal were missing key midfielders Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, yet they secured a win.
Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta dealt with the absence of skipper Odegaard due to an ankle injury and Rice, who was suspended.
Despite the challenges, Arsenal delivered a determined performance.
Tottenham struggled with wasteful finishing, allowing Gabriel to score the winning goal in the second half.
Gabriel's goal marks his first since February, contributing to Arsenal's successful start in the Premier League.
Arsenal remains unbeaten in their last three visits to Tottenham, losing just once in their past eight encounters.
With this win, Arsenal stands second in the league, two points behind Manchester City.
Arteta’s team now focuses on their Champions League match against Atalanta on Thursday before facing Manchester City.
In the derby, Arsenal showed resilience but also benefited from Tottenham’s missed opportunities. Ange Postecoglou's team failed to convert dominant spells into goals, leaving them with only one win from four games.
Arteta chose Jorginho and Gabriel Martinelli to replace Rice and Odegaard. He encouraged his team to show 'resilience, depth and hunger' despite the selection issues.
Tottenham started strong, but David Raya made crucial saves for Arsenal. Tottenham’s inability to score continued as Kulusevski and Solanke missed key chances. Aggressive play led to several bookings, adding to the tension.
After the break, Micky van de Ven’s effort tested Raya, but Tottenham couldn’t find the net. In the 64th minute, Gabriel headed in Bukayo Saka’s corner, giving Arsenal the lead. Despite late efforts from Tottenham, Arsenal held on for the win.
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