Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Arsenal: 5 Takeaways from the game

#3 Controversial Penalty saves Tottenham

Harry Kane made no mistake from the spot

Before the penalty was awarded, Tottenham were knocking at Arsenal's door, but had failed to break down a resolute Gunners defence. And perhaps the penalty was that one slice of luck that Pochettino required.

Replays suggested that Harry Kane was already offside when Eriksen sent in the free kick. The English striker and several others were beyond the Arsenal line, however, the linesman in the far corner failed to spot the breach. Had that been awarded, it would have been a totally different story.

But even without the decision, referee Anthony Taylor awarded a pretty soft penalty. Mustafi barged into Kane’s back just as the Englishman was launching himself towards the ball, and the referee deemed it an offence serious enough to award a spot kick. Harry Kane picked up the ball and sent Leno the other way.

The penalty brought Tottenham right back into the game, and gave them a boost of confidence they required and coupled with Lloris' save, helped them secure a draw.