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Goals from Martin Odegaard and Alexandre Lacazette inspired Arsenal to an impressive 2-1 Premier League victory over North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
The game began with not much intensity from either side, but Arsenal looked the more likely to take the lead as they looked to take the game to Tottenham Hotspur.
However, it was Tottenham Hotspur who opened the scoring against the run of play just after the half-hour mark. Erik Lamela, who came on for the injured Son Heung-Min, opened the scoring with a brilliantly executed rabona into the bottom corner.
To their credit, though, Arsenal swiftly restored parity before the half-time whistle when Odegaard finished a sweeping move.
The second half began with both teams opting for a more cautious approach. But Arsenal looked sharper and kept possession well.
They were awarded a penalty in the 63rd minute when referee Michael Oliver adjudged Davidson Sanchez to have taken a swipe at Alexandre Lacazette inside the penalty area. Lacazette stepped up and put Arsenal into the lead for the first time in the game.
Tottenham Hotspur tried to get back into the game but couldn't find an equaliser.
Meanwhile, goal-scorer Erik Lamela got sent off for a second offence less than ten minutes before Harry Kane hit the post from a free-kick. With a numerical advantage, Arsenal managed to hang on for the win.
The result had no bearing on the positions of the two North London teams. Arsenal remain tenth in the league table, while Tottenham Hotspur, who were handed their first loss in six games, remain seventh, three points off the European spots.
On that note, let's have a look at the player ratings of both teams.
Arsenal Player Ratings
Bernd Leno - 6/10
The Arsenal goalkeeper conceded from the only shot he faced in the first half. Bernd Leno was otherwise untroubled in the second half, making two comfortable saves.
Cedric Soares - 6/10
The Arsenal full-back got the nod over Hector Bellerin at right-back. Cedric Soares was unfortunate not to have bagged the equaliser for Arsenal in the first half when his effort crashed against the post.
David Luiz - 6/10
It was a very calm display from the occasionally chaotic Brazilian. David Luiz did what was expected of him, calmly keeping the ball in possession and winning all but one of his attempted duels.
Gabriel Magalhaes - 6/10
The Arsenal man kept his place in the side after his stellar midweek performance in the Europa League. Like his centre-back partner, Gabriel Magalhaes showed calmness and solidity as he carried the ball forward.
Kieran Tierney - 6.5/10
It was a very tenacious display from the Arsenal full-back. Kieran Tierney provided the assist for his team's equaliser with a brilliant cutback into the box for Odegaard. He was also very dogged defensively, completing a team-high six tackles and nine ground duels.
Granit Xhaka - 6/10
It was an energetic performance from the Swiss midfielder. Granit Xhaka was very tidy in possession for Arsenal, boasting the third-highest passing accuracy for the home side in the game.
Thomas Partey - 6/10
Thomas Partey looked to play line-breaking passes and was decent in doing so. He performed well, despite being occasionally targeted by the Tottenham Hotspur midfield in the first half. However, Partey was also guilty of a few wayward passes as the game approached its conclusion.
Martin Odegaard - 7/10
The Real Madrid loanee's goal in the first half means he has now scored in back-to-back games for Arsenal. Martin Odegaard's first Premier League goal was a very tidy one, too, similar to his overall performance on the night.
Bukayo Saka - 5.5/10
It was an uncharacteristically quiet game for the Arsenal youngster. Bukayo Saka struggled to adjust to the pace of the game in the opening first 45 minutes. He was replaced at half-time by Nicolas Pepe.
Emile Smith Rowe - 6.5/10
It was an impressive outing from the Englishman. Emile Smith Rowe overlapped behind the Tottenham Hotspur defence, and his energy was key for Arsenal's attack. Smith Rowe created a game-high four chances.
Alexandre Lacazette - 6.5/10
Alexandre Lacazette got Arsenal's winning goal with a controversial penalty after the hour mark. While the circumstances of the penalty might have been questionable, the certainty of his execution was not.
Player ratings of Arsenal Substitutes
Nicolas Pepe - 6/10
Nicolas Pepe came on in place of Bukayo Saka for the second half and was far more lively than the Englishman. He drilled a pass to Lacazette, which led to Arsenal's penalty.
Willian - 6/10
Willian was substituted in the 77th minute for Smith Rowe and did enough to help Arsenal see out the win.
Mohamed Elneny - 5/10
Mohamed Elneny came on too late to have any impact on the game.
Tottenham Hotspur Player Ratings
Hugo Lloris - 5/10
Hugo Lloris was unlucky to concede the opening goal of the game, as Odegaard's shot deflected off Sanchez on its way in. There was nothing he could do about the Arsenal penalty, though, as it was superbly taken.
Matt Doherty - 5/10
Matt Doherty struggled to cope with the overlapping runs of Tierney and Smith Rowe on his flank, as the Arsenal duo ran him ragged all evening.
Davinson Sanchez - 4/10
Tottenham Hotspur's opening goal deflected off the Columbian. Davinson Sanchez would also have felt hard done by after the referee awarded a penalty to Arsenal following his challenge on Lacazette, as his contact came after the Frenchman had sent the ball out of play.
Toby Alderweireld - 5/10
The Belgian completed a joint team-high seven clearances in the game. Toby Alderweireld was always on hand to clear the danger for his side.
Sergio Reguilon - 5/10
Sergio Reguilon completed a team-high four tackles for Tottenham Hotspur and was solid defensively. He also won all but one of his attempted duels and did well to keep Saka quiet in the first half.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 5/10
The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder was tidy in possession. But Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was a bit susceptible defensively in the second half, as he committed four fouls.
Tanguy Ndombele - 5/10
The Frenchman was his usual technical self, gliding past Arsenal's midfielders with relative ease. However, Tanguy Ndombele failed to create anything tangible before he was hooked off after an hour on the pitch.
Lucas Moura - 6/10
Lucas Moura was easily Tottenham Hotspur's best player on the night. The Brazilian was utterly dominant at the heart of the midfield for the visitors, where he drove his side forward in attack. He won a game-high 16 duels and completed four take-ons too.
Gareth Bale - 4/10
The Welshman struggled on the night and looked far off the pace. Gareth Bale failed to impose himself on the game before he was removed in the 57th minute.
Son Heung-Min - 4/10
Son Heung-Min's evening was cut short after he pulled his hamstring early in the game. He was replaced by Erik Lamela.
Harry Kane - 5/10
The Englishman was surprisingly quiet in the first half. Harry Kane got better in the second and had a goal ruled off for offside before hitting the post later on.
Player ratings of Tottenham Hotspur Substitutes
Erik Lamela - 5/10
It was a mixed evening for the Argentine winger, as Erik Lamela got the opening goal of the game with an audacious rabona before getting sent off in the second half after receiving two yellow cards in the space of seven minutes.
Moussa Sissoko - 4/10
Frenchman Moussa Sissoko came on for an uninspiring Gareth Bale but could not do much in the game.
Dele Alli - 4/10
Dele Alli came on in the 62nd minute and showed flashes of brilliance but failed to impact proceedings against Arsenal on the night.
