Jose Mourinho tasted victory in his first north London derby as Tottenham came from behind to beat Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday.
Toby Alderweireld’s 81st-minute header claimed a vital three points for Spurs’ European push in their first encounter with their rivals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Alexandre Lacazette’s venomous drive had given Arsenal an early lead but the Gunners’ defensive frailties came back to haunt them as Sead Kolasinac’s error gifted Heung-Min Son the equaliser three minutes later.
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rattled the post as Arsenal turned up opportunities to restore their lead before Alderweireld’s strike, but Spurs found a way as Mourinho extended his unbeaten Premier League home record against the Gunners to 10 matches with another vintage tactical display.
The victory lifts Spurs above Arsenal into eight in the table, while Arsenal drop to ninth, two points adrift of their rivals with three games remaining.
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