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Tottenham v Arsenal LIVE: Latest score as Gabriel heads home in fierce derby
Tottenham Hotspur face Arsenal in the first north London derby of the season on Sunday, as the Premier League continues its return after the international break.
Ange Postecoglou’s side have had a mixed start to the new season, with a draw in their opening fixture followed by a convincing win against Everton and a disappointing loss to Newcastle. And they host an Arsenal side who started the season in fine fashion – with two commanding wins from two – before slipping to a frustrating draw against Brighton in the last match before the international break.
Mikel Arteta’s side will be without Declan Rice and potentially Martin Odegaard, but both sides should otherwise be at full strength as they gear up for what promises to be a fiery contest at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Follow all the latest build-up, score updates and reaction from the Premier League fixtures below.
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
Spurs come again and Odobert attempts to combine with Son, but the latter’s back-heel pass is cut out.
The home side retain possession, knocking it around it front of the Arsenal defence before Maddison swings in a dangerous cross that just flies past Solanke, who was under pressure from Gabriel.
Chris Wilson15 September 2024 15:37
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
Spurs counter and Odobert drives into the box, but his cutback is cut out. The home side continue to attack, but it’s wasteful from Sarr as he shoots from about 25 yards out. Wasteful.
Chris Wilson15 September 2024 15:34
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
It’s frenetic stuff from Spurs at the moment as they hunt an equaliser. A little disjointed.
Udogie does well down the left but his cross is straight to the defender, before Romero concedes the foul on halfway.
Chris Wilson15 September 2024 15:31
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
Miguel Delaney at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium…
Well… who could have predicted that? Just about anyone, other than seemingly Tottenham’s staff. The management team that has almost been dismissive about set-pieces concedes one to the team that have made a virtue of it. You could just see the game falling into this pattern.
Great delivery, and a brilliant centre-half’s header from Gabriel.
Chris Wilson15 September 2024 15:29
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
Postecoglou looks to make changes almost right away, as Pape Sarr and Wilson Odobert come on for Bentancur and Johnson.
Chris Wilson15 September 2024 15:29
GOAL! Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
GOAL! Finally, a good set-piece!
The corner is delivered and it’s a huge leap from Gabriel, who rises high from about three yards, right in front of Vicario, and easily guides a header past him. Poor marking from Romero, and not great ‘keeping from Vicario.
Chris Wilson15 September 2024 15:26
Tottenham 0-0 Arsenal
Partey gives it away on the edge of the box but Johnson’s shot is blocked. Arsenal counter, led by Havertz, and Saka has shot blocked on the edge of the box before winning a corner.
Chris Wilson15 September 2024 15:24
Tottenham 0-0 Arsenal
Arsenal have a promising counter as Timber has plenty of space to run into down the left, but his attempted early cross is cut out.
Spurs counter, but it ends with Johnson hitting a tame shot right at Raya.
Chris Wilson15 September 2024 15:22
Tottenham 0-0 Arsenal
Johnson’s cross is turned behind for another corner. Kulusevski takes after a brief delay, and the eventual ball in goes out for a throw. Both teams have been so poor from set-pieces today.
Chris Wilson15 September 2024 15:20
Tottenham 0-0 Arsenal
Arsenal continue to defend resolutely, breaking down yet another Spurs attack before starting a counter of their own which is eventually cut out by van de Ven.
The Gunners attack once more, but White’s ball in is too close to Vicario.
Chris Wilson15 September 2024 15:18