This archive report was first published on 26 September 2021.
On September 26, 2021, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrated a crucial win with Kieran Tierney after the match.
Arsenal's resurgence in the Premier League continued with a 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The win marked their third consecutive victory, as the two north London clubs moved in opposite directions in the Premier League.
Goals by Emile Smith Rowe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Bukayo Saka crowned a majestic first-half display by Arsenal, who were sharper and hungrier than a listless Tottenham side. Smith Rowe swept in Arsenal's opener in the 12th minute and then set up Aubameyang in the 27th minute, before Saka made it 3-0 in the 34th minute.
Tottenham showed a little more fight after the break, but Son Heung-min's goal with little over 10 minutes remaining was too little, too late. The visitors' early-season optimism had evaporated, and they conceded nine goals in three London derbies.
Arsenal, who were bottom after three games, are now in 10th place with nine points, ahead of Tottenham on goals scored.
