Arsenal Defeats Tottenham 2-1 in Derby

In a thrilling North London derby, Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Tottenham, moving them four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. Declan Rice expressed that the team could have scored as many as ten goals, highlighting their dominance during the match despite only achieving an expected goals (xG) of 1.64. The Gunners initially fell behind to a deflected goal from Heung-min Son but quickly equalized through an own goal from Dominic Solanke before Leandro Trossard netted the winner just before halftime. Mikel Arteta praised his team's intensity and purpose, noting the significant atmosphere created by the fans. However, concerns remain about Arsenal's finishing as they missed several key opportunities during the game. The win is seen as a potential catalyst for Arsenal's title challenge as they look to build momentum after recent cup defeats.