‘Winning the league’ - Arsenal fans go crazy after Gunners cruise to North London Derby win
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It was a frantic derby clash at the Emirates Stadium, and one Arsenal took control of early on, with Thomas Partey scoring with a superb long-range strike.
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Hide AdTottenham equalised in the first half after Richarlison won a penalty, with Harry Kane making no mistake.
But after the break, it was Mikel Arteta’s men who took control, with Gabriel Jesus scoring within four minutes of the restart, the Brazilian taking advantage of a mistake at the back.
Emerson Royal was then given his marching orders for a nasty challenge, and Arsenal again took advantage, with Granit Xhaka sweeping home an excellent finish.
The win means Arsenal remain top of the league having won all but one of their games so far.
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Hide AdAnd they take the bragging rights to boot, leaving fans delighted.
Here’s what some Gunners fans have had to say on Twitter.
@Marinelo_dav - “WE CAN FINALLY SAY WE’RE ON OUR WAY BACK!”
@Ethanke_ - “North London is Red.”
@SuziMann - “Arteta is celebration goals!!”
@BennyWhite1990 - “This is a good game! The delivery and discipline they’re showing is is incredible! Up the #gunners #COYG.”
@OniArsenal2 - “The atmosphere at the Emirates is crazy.”
@MrIncredbible77 - “North London is RED ! great game boys.”
@Liptop44 - “Best club in the PL.”
@Kennie_Kenzie - “We’re winning the league.”
@_Aniil - “Protect Thomas partey at all cost.”
Arsenal are next in action against Bodo Glimt in the Europa League on Thursday evening, ahead of putting their Premier League title credentials to the test again next weekend.
Arteta’s men next face Liverpool in the Premier League, and it’s a Liverpool side who are desperate to climb back into the title fold after a slow start to the season.