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Jesus, Xhaka Lead Arsenal To Victory Over Tottenham In North London Derby

Arsenal produced another brilliant performance in the North London derby to maintain their lead in the Premier League.

Thomas Partey scored Arsenal’s opening goal twenty minutes after the game begins with a curling shot from about 25 yards into the top corner. The finish by the Ghanaian midfielder was excellent.

Richarlison has advanced to the level of top talent. Producing at a high level for Tottenham and his nation in his first derby.

Kane converts a penalty kick 11 minutes by clipping the ball directly down the middle to tie the game after Gabriel makes a poor decision. As a result, the England captain became the first player in Premier League history to score 100 goals away from home.

Gabriel Jesus answered the call again in the 49th minute, restoring Arsenal’s lead. In the opening minutes of the second half, the Brazilian pounces on a loose ball to give Arsenal the lead.

Gabriel Jesus missed a chance for Arsenal to increase their lead once more. But nodded wide

Tottenham’s woes worsened when Emerson Royal saw a straight red card in the 62nd minute for a foul on Martinelli. Emerson Royal’s dismissal made it the 16th Premier League player to get sent off in a North London derby.

Tottenham’s dismissal is quickly replied by another Arsenal goal. In the 67th minute, Granit Xhaka scored Arsenal’s third goal of the day after some excellent teamwork.

The flying emirates are now flying at the top of the English premier league table with 4 points ahead of ahead of Manchester City. 

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