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An unusual match for the English Premier League took place in this North London derby. One team perked up, ran forward, attacked almost non-stop for a break, and the second made several counterattacks, scored and allowed the ball to roll in midfield. Although Arsenal did not look very convincing when it came to creating their offensive combinations, or rather monotonous, and even toothless, they created the rhythm of the game. Tottenham realized that the guests weren’t going to be able to surprise him with anything, he defended himself smoothly, having completed the task of scoring goals even before the break.
Son Min, after Kane’s pass, ran down the left edge, then moved to the center and fired. Everything was fine in this combination, the speed of the Korean, the passivity and the lack of initiative in the defense of the “gunners”, since they allowed the rival to feel at home at the gates of others. And Song Min’s kick could qualify for a round goal. Probably, Arteta’s protections thought that such balls would not fly.
With the score 1: 0, “Hotspur” openly gave the initiative to the opponent, began to play number two, while the counterattacks of the hosts turned out to be quite dangerous. It is unknown how the Gunners were able to recover, only a relatively dangerous moment was with the guests, when Saka took over the game and fell into the penalty area. The referee did not dare to impose a penalty.
At the end of the first half, Son Min paid a debt to Kane. “Arsenal” defense failure, four attackers came out on two defenders, the “spurs” played too well, and Kane shot from an acute angle to the very crossbar. Harry’s jubilee 250th dance career.
You could feel calm, composure and self-confidence at Tottenham. But the “Gunners”, on the other hand, worried and made mistakes, even as experienced players as Willian, Aubameyang and Jaka seemed pale shadows of themselves. There was the possibility of returning the intrigue to the confrontation with Lacazetta, he got a good header, but Lloris helped in the 68th minute.
Arsenal had no more real chances to score. Arteta’s charges left a strange impression, they seemed to have an advantage, they acted actively, but the efficiency of these actions turned out to be nil. Just two shots on goal, despite the Gunners owning nearly twice the ball.
Arsenal remains in a catastrophic 15th place, risking a long stay among outsiders. In the next round, Arteta’s charges will play at home against Burnley, an acceptable opponent, though what to expect from the Gunners is now unknown. Meanwhile, Mourinho’s team is taking a clear first place, no one in this round will displace Hotspur from this comfortable position. Liverpool have worse goal difference. And it is with the Merseysides that Spurs will play in the 13th round, and a week later, Crystal Palace will check Tottenham’s readiness to lead the championship race.
APL. Round 11
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur (London)
Head Judge: Martin Atkinson (Leeds)
Tottenham – Arsenal 2: 0
Goals: Min son 13, Kane 45 + 1
Tottenham: Lloris – Aurier, Alderweireld, Dyer, Regilon – Sissoko, Heiberg – Son Min (Lucas 89), Lo Celso (Davis 72), Bergwijn (Rodon 90 + 1) – Kane.
Arsenal: Leno – Holding, Gabriel, Tirni – Bellerin (Nketia 75), Partei (Sebalos 45 + 2), Jaca, Saka – Willian, Lacazette, Obameyang.
Warnings: Lo Celso 41 – Jaka 75, Lacazette 80
