Arsenal Defeats Tottenham 1-0 in Derby

Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby, thanks to Gabriel Magalhaes' second-half header from a corner, marking their third consecutive win at Spurs for the first time since the 1980s. Manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's ability to execute 'ugly' tactics to grind out a result despite missing key players, including captain Martin Ødegaard and Declan Rice. The victory keeps Arsenal within striking distance of Premier League leaders Manchester City, who are five points ahead. Arteta highlighted the effectiveness of set pieces, attributing the success to set-piece coach Nicolas Jover, underlining the importance of resilience in the face of injuries. Tottenham's efforts were hampered by missed opportunities, and Arteta acknowledged the difficulty of adapting tactics against a well-organized Spurs side. The win boosts Arsenal's confidence ahead of a challenging fixture against City next weekend.