Tottenham Hotspur 2–3 Arsenal, Premier League 2023–24: Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz Score As Gunners Triumph in North London Derby
Pierre-Emile Hojberg scored an own goal in the 15th minute to put Arsenal ahead and Bukayo Saka doubled the visitors' lead in the 27th. Kai Havertz added a third in the 38th.
London, April 28: (AP) Arsenal kept up its push for the Premier League title with a 3-2 win at Tottenham on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's team raced to a 3-0 halftime lead, but then had to resist a late fightback from Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mohamed Salah Opens Up on Confrontation With Jurgen Klopp in West Ham vs Liverpool Premier League 2023–24 Match, Says ‘There Is Going To Be Fire Today if I Speak’ (Watch Video).
Pierre-Emile Hojberg scored an own goal in the 15th minute to put Arsenal ahead and Bukayo Saka doubled the visitors' lead in the 27th. Kai Havertz added a third in the 38th.
With thoughts possibly turning to extending its goal difference advantage on second-place Manchester City, Arsenal was suddenly left holding on for the win. Cristian Romero pulled a goal back for Tottenham after latching onto David Raya's weak kick.
Then Declan Rice brought down Ben Davies in the box to hand Spurs a late penalty after a VAR review. Son Heung-min converted in the 87th to set up a tense finish. Hojberg headed into his own net from Saka's corner, but Spurs pushed for an equalizer with Romero hitting the post and Micky van de ven having a goal ruled out by VAR for offside. Premier League 2023-24: Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea Play Out Draws As Race For Continental Spot Intensifies At Business End.
Saka extended Arsenal's lead with a clinical finish after a counter attack and Havertz headed in from a corner for his 13th goal of the season. Arsenal moved four points ahead of City, which was playing Nottingham Forest later in the day.
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