Arsenal ratings: Havertz pulls the strings for the Gunners
ARSENAL just about held on to their early lead to secure a 3-2 win over fierce rivals Tottenham.
The Gunners forced a first-half capitulation from Spurs when they went 3-0 up after just 38 minutes.
Goals from Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz added to a Pierre-Emile Hojburg own goal to put Mikel Arteta's side in the driving seat.
But a second half blunder from David Raya gifted Spurs a way back into the game, before Son Heung-Min netted a penalty after Declan Rice clumsily brought down Ben Davies in the area.
It was a nervy last 15 minutes for Arsenal who had to hold on to what become a slender lead to try and keep their place in the Premier League title race.
And Mikel Arteta's men just about managed to get over the line despite the best efforts of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium crowd to suck a third goal into the net.
Ultimately it was a valuable three points for Arsenal that not only keeps them in the title race but also secures a second consecutive finish above Tottenham.
Here's how SunSport's Jordan Davies rated the Arsenal players' individual performances...
Aside from Van de Ven’s disallowed goal, the Spaniard did not have to make a save until he orchestrated a way for Spurs to get back into the game himself.
A horrendous pass out from the back that was scuffed straight to Romero and easily converted. An uncharacteristic error from Raya.
Had no chance stopping Son’s late penalty.
Was an utter nuisance from set-pieces and backed into Vicario to make room for Havertz as it went to 3-0. Adds a necessary steel and nastiness to this back four that was on show here.
A mature performance from a player who has been slightly off it in recent weeks. Only time he got caught out was when Son raced in behind but blazed his finish over.
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