Arsenal emerged victorious in a thrilling north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur, as Gabriel’s second-half header secured a vital 1-0 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Missing key players, including captain Martin Ødegaard due to injury and midfield dynamo Declan Rice due to suspension, the Gunners faced a significant challenge but rose to the occasion.
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was instrumental in keeping Spurs scoreless, making crucial saves to deny Dejan Kulusevski’s attempts early in the match. On the other end, Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario also demonstrated his skills, thwarting a powerful header from Kai Havertz.
The match intensified just before halftime, with tempers flaring after Jurien Timber’s tough challenge on Pedro Porro, setting the tone for a fiercely competitive second half.
The breakthrough came in the 64th minute when Gabriel outjumped Cristian Romero to connect with Bukayo Saka’s corner, sending the ball high past Vicario and into the net.
This derby win is especially sweet for Arsenal, as they prepare for a challenging fixture against reigning champions Manchester City next weekend.
