Arsenal earn 1-0 win over Tottenham in North London derby
What's the story
Arsenal edged past Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in matchweek 4 of the Premier League 2024-25 season in a crucial North London derby clash. Defender Gabriel Magalhães' second-half header in the 64th minute was enough for the visitors to earn an impressive win. Bukayo Saka was once again involved in a goal. It was a clinical performance from Mikel Arteta's men. Here's more.
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— Premier League (@premierleague) September 15, 2024
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Match stats and points table
Tottenham had 0.74 expected goals to Arsenal's 0.73. Spurs had 15 attempts with 5 shots on target. Arteta's side had 7 attempts with four shots on target. The hosts had 29 touches in the opposition box to Arsenal's 23. Spurs also had 64% ball possession. After 4 matches, Arsenal are second with 10 points (W3 D1). Spurs are 13th (W1 D1 L2).
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Gabriel is the match winner: Game stats
As per Squawka, Arsenal's match-winner Gabriel made 7 clearances in the contest. He also won 3/4 duels. Gabriel won 2 touches in opposition box. He managed 2 tackles, 1 interception had 1 shot and scored 1 goal.
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Saka has now assisted in the opening four games
Saka has raced to 39 Premier League assists from 174 appearances. As per Opta, Saka has now assisted in the opening four games of a Premier League season for Arsenal.
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Massive records for the Gunners
Arsenal's two lowest possession averages (on record) in a Premier League match against Tottenham have both come in 2024, with the former winning both matches (36.3% today - 1-0 and 37.8% in April - 3-2). Arsenal have won six consecutive Premier League away games for the first time since March-September 2013. Back then, they won eight games in a row under Arsène Wenger.
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Unique feats attained in the match
As per Opta, three of Arsenal's last four Premier League goals against North London rivals Tottenham have been from corners. Former Liverpool and Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling is the first player to make his competitive debut for Arsenal in a North London derby since Isaiah Rankin in December 1997.