Arsenal secured a vital 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a heated north London derby, with Gabriel scoring the decisive goal from a corner in the 64th minute. Despite Spurs dominating possession, they struggled to breach Arsenal's resolute defense, which saw eight yellow cards issued during the match. Arsenal's win moves them to 10 points in the Premier League, just two behind leaders Manchester City, whom they are set to face next. Notably, Arsenal played without key midfielders Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice, yet managed to control the game's outcome. Tottenham had early chances but failed to convert, including a close-range effort from Dejan Kulusevski saved by David Raya. The match highlighted Arsenal's resilience and sets the stage for their upcoming clash with City.