Arsenal narrowly defeats Tottenham in North London Derby
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Arsenal clinched a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Tottenham, further solidifying their position at the summit of the Premier League standings.

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In an electrifying encounter, the Gunners surged ahead with a commanding 3-0 lead by halftime, kick-started by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s own goal following a corner-kick by Bukayo Saka.

Despite Tottenham's efforts to claw back into the game, a goal by Micky van de Ven was disallowed for offside after a VAR review.

Responding to a penalty appeal from Tottenham, Arsenal swiftly capitalized on a counter-attack, as Kai Havertz set up Saka for a sublime finish.

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Havertz himself contributed to Arsenal's tally with a commanding header from a corner-kick delivered by Declan Rice.

The second half witnessed a resurgence from Tottenham, with Cristian Romero capitalizing on a mistake by Arsenal's David Raya to pull one back.

Son Heung-min then narrowed the deficit further from the penalty spot following a foul by Declan Rice.

Despite Tottenham's relentless pressure in the latter stages, Arsenal's defense held firm, thwarting any attempts at a complete comeback.

The victory represents a significant milestone for Arsenal, potentially positioning them for their first Premier League title in two decades.