Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane fire as Spurs shutout north London rivals
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| Son (13) curled in a delicious opener after being assisted by Kane for the eighth time in the Premier League this season |
Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane were Tottenham's heroes once again, firing their side back to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 win over rivals Arsenal in front of 2,000 fans.
The spectators permitted into the South Stand, following easing of coronavirus restrictions, were treated to a clinical victory over their neighbours - and more brilliant link-up play between Spurs' star men.
Son (13) curled in a delicious opener after being assisted by Kane for the eighth time in the Premier League this season, before returning the favour as Kane (45+1) slammed in the second to become the top scorer in north London derby history, with his 11th strike against the Gunners.
Arsenal dominated possession and territory throughout but once again their disjointed attack failed to fire or fashion any real clear-cut openings. That's just two goals in seven top-flight games for Arsenal now, and their sixth defeat in their last nine Premier League games leaving them 15th in the table.
Player ratings
Tottenham: Lloris (8), Aurier (8), Alderweireld (8), Dier (8), Reguilon (8), Sissoko (7), Hojbjerg (9), Son (9), Lo Celso (8), Bergwijn (7), Kane (9).
Subs used: Davies (6), Lucas (n/a), Rodon (n/a)
Arsenal: Leno (5), Holding (5), Gabriel (6), Tierney (6), Bellerin (6), Partey (5), Xhaka (5), Saka (6), Willian (5), Lacazette (5), Aubameyang (4).
Subs used: Ceballos (6), Nketiah (6)
Man of the match: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Tottenham)