Arsenal learn lessons to tough out Spurs draw - Saka
Bukayo Saka said Arsenal had learned lessons from last season's Premier League collapse as they held off a stirring Tottenham fightback to beat their bitter London rivals 3-2 on Sunday.
The league leaders were in cruise control at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at halftime after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's own goal was followed by goals for Saka and Kai Havertz.
But Spurs produced a stirring second-half response, given a helping hand by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, who chipped straight to Cristian Romero in the 64th minute.
Son Heung-min made it 2-0 from the penalty spot in the 87th minute but Arsenal held on despite a nervy final few moments.
"The last 20 minutes wasn't nice, but it was worth it," England forward Saka told Sky Sports.
"We know it is a big derby and they don't want to lose 3-0 at home. Momentum shifted their way but I am proud of the boys – we managed to get the three points.
"We needed to be calm and everything was frantic. We showed our level heads at the end and I am proud of everyone, it was a nice moment – we know what it means to the fans."
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