Arsenal dominated the North London Derby on Sunday, defeating Tottenham 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium. By scoring three times in the first 34 minutes, the Gunners effectively ended the contest early and continued their upward trajectory after a poor start to the campaign. Goals from Bukayo Saka, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Emile Smith Rowe marked Arsenal's third win in a row, a stark contrast to their first three losses of the season. Meanwhile, Tottenham's form has plummeted, as they've now lost three matches in a row after an initial winning streak.
Arsenal beat Tottenham 3-1 to win the North London Derby at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Arsenal tore Tottenham apart with three goals in the opening 34 minutes of the game and extended its early-season recovery with a victory. Goals from Emile Smith Rowe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Bukayo Saka helped Arsenal to register a third successive league win after losing the opening three games. But it is a reversal of fortunes for Tottenham as they have now lost three in a row in the league after winning three matches.
Arsenal dictated the pace from the start, putting three goals past Tottenham in the first half. This early onslaught ultimately decided the match at the Emirates. The deadlock was broken in the 12th minute; Martin Odegaard played the ball out to Saka, whose precise low cross found Smith Rowe unmarked, allowing him to fire home from 10 yards.
The Gunners' cohesive play led to a second goal in the 27th minute. The move started with Aaron Ramsdale passing to Kieran Tierney, who drove the ball upfield toward Aubameyang. Following a quick one-two with Smith Rowe, Aubameyang regained possession and struck a powerful shot that beat goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
Arsenal's dominance grew as Bukayo Saka added a third to the tally. The play began when Thomas Partey intercepted the ball from Harry Kane, sparking a rapid attack that sliced through the Tottenham defense. Smith Rowe played Saka into the box; although Saka initially tried to find the captain, a failed tackle by Harry Kane played right into his hands. Saka capitalized on the error, sliding a low shot past Lloris.
This marked the first time since 2016 that Arsenal held a 3-0 lead against a top-six opponent. Although Tottenham increased their pressure in the second half, they couldn't break through until the 79th minute, when Sergio Reguilon fired a hard, low ball to Son Heung-min, who turned and smashed it into the net. Despite this, Arsenal's defense remained disciplined, limiting Spurs' opportunities, while their own forwards remained a constant threat. Having recovered from three opening losses to secure three straight wins, the Gunners have climbed to 10th place with 9 points. If they maintain this form, a top-four finish is well within reach.
The Arsenal defense was rock solid and never allowed Tottenham strikers to play shots on the target. Arsenal forward strikers were dynamic with their runs. After starting the season with three straight losses, Arsenal is back with three convincing wins. The Gunners have moved up to 10th place with 9 points. Arsenal could make it to the top four if they continue to perform well in the upcoming matches.