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GABRIEL headed in the only goal of the game as a depleted Arsenal snatched all three points in the North London Derby.

Here's how SunSport's Lloyd Canfield rated the Gunners players...

DAVID RAYA – 8/10

Commanded his area well, and was a safe pair of hands throughout the game. Another great showing in what has been a spectacular start for the Spanish stopper.

JURRIEN TIMBER – 7

Did well from an attacking perspective, charging down the left hand side on various occasions. Solid defensively too against Spurs' flying right side of Johnson and Porro.

Some would argue he should've been sent off for a challenge on Pedro Porro in the first half, but he escaped despite squaring up to Vicario in the aftermath.

WILLIAM SALIBA – 8

A really good recovery challenge in the first half to deny Dominic Solanke, despite being booked early on.

You can always count on Saliba to put in a solid display, and he didn't disappoint today with fantastic passing out from the back too.

GABRIEL – 9

A fantastic defensive showing throughout, reinforced with a towering header inside the box to give his side the lead from a set piece (shock).

Has formed an impeccable partnership with Saliba, personified by their heartwarming celebration together after the opener. He's the man.

BEN WHITE – 6

Gave away the ball in a dangerous position in the first half, with Solanke failing to capitalise and had a tough first half against the quick feet of Heung Min-Son.

Was not able to demonstrate the dangerous right-hand side overlap we saw work so effectively last season, but wasn't threatened in the second 45.

JORGINHO – 4

Struggled to replace the suspended Declan Rice for this North London derby, whom the Gunners really missed.

A tough task, but didn't come close to matching Rice's intensity or ability to drive the ball up the pitch which left Arsenal weak in the forward areas.

THOMAS PARTEY – 5

Struggled in transition with Jorginho alongside him, another player who felt the full force of no Rice and Odegaard.

Not fast enough with or without the ball, and will need to perk his ideas up for City next week.

GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6

Looked like a bright spark with his running and forward movement, but was let down by his end product or lack thereof.

Worked really really hard throughout, just looks short of confidence in the last actions.

LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6

Dropping deeper into more of a midfield role than he's used to today, it should be noted that he did a job for the team when they needed him.

Not the flying efficiency machine we have seen him be from the bench, but his versatility will be needed this season it seems.

BUKAYO SAKA – 7

Didn't make the kind of impact on the game we are used to seeing from the brilliant Bukayo Saka, and looked less of a threat without Martin Odegaard to combine with.

Did some really good defensive work nonetheless, and delivered the perfect corner to claim the assist for Gabriel's opener.

KAI HAVERTZ – 6

A good header in the first half was saved well by Vicario in the spurs net - actually made more clearances (3) than he managed shots on target (2) in the first 45.

Was a handful for the Spurs defence, but largely nullified by the pace and power of Mickey Van de Ven and Cristian Romero.

TOTTENHAM’S horror traditional derby record under Ange Postecoglou has been laid bare following yesterday’s defeat to Arsenal.

Spurs crashed to a 1-0 loss at home despite facing a Gunners side missing several first-team stars.

Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Oleksandr Zinchenko were among those unavailable for the crunch clash.

But Mikel Arteta’s men dug deep to produce a strong defensive performance and clinch victory through Gabriel Magalhaes’ 64th minute header.

The result leaves Spurs in 13th place with just four points from four games.

They’ve now lost back-to-back games following a 2-1 defeat at Newcastle before the international break.

But supporters are now becoming even more alarmed after realising Postecoglou holds a terrible record against Spurs’ classic London rivals.

Despite also facing teams like Brentford, Crystal Palace and Fulham, Tottenham fans live for wins over historic rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham.

But since Postecoglou’s arrival in the summer of 2023, they are yet to win a single match in seven attempts against their traditional enemies.

Starting in September last year, Spurs drew 2-2 with Arsenal before suffering a devastating 4-1 home defeat to Chelsea two months later.

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December then saw them lost 2-1 at home to West Ham.

And in April’s return fixture, Spurs could only manage a 1-1 draw in the East End.

That same month saw Tottenham beaten 3-2 at home by local rivals Arsenal.

And weeks later they were defeated 2-0 at Stamford Bridge by Chelsea.

Yesterday’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal was just the latest in a long line of poor results against their London neighbours.

And fans reacted with disbelief on social media.

One said: “It’s the history of the Tottenham.”

Another declared: “Such a poor, poor record.”

One noted: “It’s starting to annoy me now.”

Another added: “I no longer recognise my club.”

Spurs fans can feel happier when Postecoglou’s results against the other London sides are taken into account though.

In six games against Brentford, Fulham and Palace, Tottenham secured an impressive four wins and just one defeat.

GABRIEL headed in the only goal of the game as a depleted Arsenal snatched all three points in the North London Derby.

Here's how SunSport's Lloyd Canfield rated the Gunners players...

DAVID RAYA – 8/10

Commanded his area well, and was a safe pair of hands throughout the game. Another great showing in what has been a spectacular start for the Spanish stopper.

JURRIEN TIMBER – 7

Did well from an attacking perspective, charging down the left hand side on various occasions. Solid defensively too against Spurs' flying right side of Johnson and Porro.

Some would argue he should've been sent off for a challenge on Pedro Porro in the first half, but he escaped despite squaring up to Vicario in the aftermath.

WILLIAM SALIBA – 8

A really good recovery challenge in the first half to deny Dominic Solanke, despite being booked early on.

You can always count on Saliba to put in a solid display, and he didn't disappoint today with fantastic passing out from the back too.

GABRIEL – 9

A fantastic defensive showing throughout, reinforced with a towering header inside the box to give his side the lead from a set piece (shock).

Has formed an impeccable partnership with Saliba, personified by their heartwarming celebration together after the opener. He's the man.

BEN WHITE – 6

Gave away the ball in a dangerous position in the first half, with Solanke failing to capitalise and had a tough first half against the quick feet of Heung Min-Son.

Was not able to demonstrate the dangerous right-hand side overlap we saw work so effectively last season, but wasn't threatened in the second 45.

JORGINHO – 4

Struggled to replace the suspended Declan Rice for this North London derby, whom the Gunners really missed.

A tough task, but didn't come close to matching Rice's intensity or ability to drive the ball up the pitch which left Arsenal weak in the forward areas.

THOMAS PARTEY – 5

Struggled in transition with Jorginho alongside him, another player who felt the full force of no Rice and Odegaard.

Not fast enough with or without the ball, and will need to perk his ideas up for City next week.

GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6

Looked like a bright spark with his running and forward movement, but was let down by his end product or lack thereof.

Worked really really hard throughout, just looks short of confidence in the last actions.

LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6

Dropping deeper into more of a midfield role than he's used to today, it should be noted that he did a job for the team when they needed him.

Not the flying efficiency machine we have seen him be from the bench, but his versatility will be needed this season it seems.

BUKAYO SAKA – 7

Didn't make the kind of impact on the game we are used to seeing from the brilliant Bukayo Saka, and looked less of a threat without Martin Odegaard to combine with.

Did some really good defensive work nonetheless, and delivered the perfect corner to claim the assist for Gabriel's opener.

KAI HAVERTZ – 6

A good header in the first half was saved well by Vicario in the spurs net - actually made more clearances (3) than he managed shots on target (2) in the first 45.

Was a handful for the Spurs defence, but largely nullified by the pace and power of Mickey Van de Ven and Cristian Romero.

GABRIEL headed in the only goal of the game as a depleted Arsenal snatched all three points in the North London Derby.

Here's how SunSport's Lloyd Canfield rated the Gunners players...

DAVID RAYA – 8/10

Commanded his area well, and was a safe pair of hands throughout the game. Another great showing in what has been a spectacular start for the Spanish stopper.

JURRIEN TIMBER – 7

Did well from an attacking perspective, charging down the left hand side on various occasions. Solid defensively too against Spurs' flying right side of Johnson and Porro.

Some would argue he should've been sent off for a challenge on Pedro Porro in the first half, but he escaped despite squaring up to Vicario in the aftermath.

WILLIAM SALIBA – 8

A really good recovery challenge in the first half to deny Dominic Solanke, despite being booked early on.

You can always count on Saliba to put in a solid display, and he didn't disappoint today with fantastic passing out from the back too.

GABRIEL – 9

A fantastic defensive showing throughout, reinforced with a towering header inside the box to give his side the lead from a set piece (shock).

Has formed an impeccable partnership with Saliba, personified by their heartwarming celebration together after the opener. He's the man.

BEN WHITE – 6

Gave away the ball in a dangerous position in the first half, with Solanke failing to capitalise and had a tough first half against the quick feet of Heung Min-Son.

Was not able to demonstrate the dangerous right-hand side overlap we saw work so effectively last season, but wasn't threatened in the second 45.

JORGINHO – 4

Struggled to replace the suspended Declan Rice for this North London derby, whom the Gunners really missed.

A tough task, but didn't come close to matching Rice's intensity or ability to drive the ball up the pitch which left Arsenal weak in the forward areas.

THOMAS PARTEY – 5

Struggled in transition with Jorginho alongside him, another player who felt the full force of no Rice and Odegaard.

Not fast enough with or without the ball, and will need to perk his ideas up for City next week.

GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6

Looked like a bright spark with his running and forward movement, but was let down by his end product or lack thereof.

Worked really really hard throughout, just looks short of confidence in the last actions.

LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6

Dropping deeper into more of a midfield role than he's used to today, it should be noted that he did a job for the team when they needed him.

Not the flying efficiency machine we have seen him be from the bench, but his versatility will be needed this season it seems.

BUKAYO SAKA – 7

Didn't make the kind of impact on the game we are used to seeing from the brilliant Bukayo Saka, and looked less of a threat without Martin Odegaard to combine with.

Did some really good defensive work nonetheless, and delivered the perfect corner to claim the assist for Gabriel's opener.

KAI HAVERTZ – 6

A good header in the first half was saved well by Vicario in the spurs net - actually made more clearances (3) than he managed shots on target (2) in the first 45.

Was a handful for the Spurs defence, but largely nullified by the pace and power of Mickey Van de Ven and Cristian Romero.

GABRIEL headed in the only goal of the game as a depleted Arsenal snatched all three points in the North London Derby.

Here's how SunSport's Lloyd Canfield rated the Gunners players...

DAVID RAYA – 8/10

Commanded his area well, and was a safe pair of hands throughout the game. Another great showing in what has been a spectacular start for the Spanish stopper.

JURRIEN TIMBER – 7

Did well from an attacking perspective, charging down the left hand side on various occasions. Solid defensively too against Spurs' flying right side of Johnson and Porro.

Some would argue he should've been sent off for a challenge on Pedro Porro in the first half, but he escaped despite squaring up to Vicario in the aftermath.

WILLIAM SALIBA – 8

A really good recovery challenge in the first half to deny Dominic Solanke, despite being booked early on.

You can always count on Saliba to put in a solid display, and he didn't disappoint today with fantastic passing out from the back too.

GABRIEL – 9

A fantastic defensive showing throughout, reinforced with a towering header inside the box to give his side the lead from a set piece (shock).

Has formed an impeccable partnership with Saliba, personified by their heartwarming celebration together after the opener. He's the man.

BEN WHITE – 6

Gave away the ball in a dangerous position in the first half, with Solanke failing to capitalise and had a tough first half against the quick feet of Heung Min-Son.

Was not able to demonstrate the dangerous right-hand side overlap we saw work so effectively last season, but wasn't threatened in the second 45.

JORGINHO – 4

Struggled to replace the suspended Declan Rice for this North London derby, whom the Gunners really missed.

A tough task, but didn't come close to matching Rice's intensity or ability to drive the ball up the pitch which left Arsenal weak in the forward areas.

THOMAS PARTEY – 5

Struggled in transition with Jorginho alongside him, another player who felt the full force of no Rice and Odegaard.

Not fast enough with or without the ball, and will need to perk his ideas up for City next week.

GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6

Looked like a bright spark with his running and forward movement, but was let down by his end product or lack thereof.

Worked really really hard throughout, just looks short of confidence in the last actions.

LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6

Dropping deeper into more of a midfield role than he's used to today, it should be noted that he did a job for the team when they needed him.

Not the flying efficiency machine we have seen him be from the bench, but his versatility will be needed this season it seems.

BUKAYO SAKA – 7

Didn't make the kind of impact on the game we are used to seeing from the brilliant Bukayo Saka, and looked less of a threat without Martin Odegaard to combine with.

Did some really good defensive work nonetheless, and delivered the perfect corner to claim the assist for Gabriel's opener.

KAI HAVERTZ – 6

A good header in the first half was saved well by Vicario in the spurs net - actually made more clearances (3) than he managed shots on target (2) in the first 45.

Was a handful for the Spurs defence, but largely nullified by the pace and power of Mickey Van de Ven and Cristian Romero.

"It's a big game and exciting game. These are the ones you want to be involved in.

"It [Arsenal's injuries] really doesn't play any factor into our thinking. You're playing against a top team, and whoever they put out there it will be a big contest. We've got some players back which is really pleasing.

"Bissouma is the only one who misses out. He tried yesterday, but with the international break there wasn't any point risking.

"We've played really well but we have missed a bit of cutting edge. Dom Solanke trained well this week, it's his first home game and he's looking forward to getting amongst it.

"We've seen when the fans are right behind us, we can beat anyone, we need that today."

Ange Postecoglou

"For me, there was never a doubt [about his new contract]. I am very privileged to be in the situation that I am.

"Win today, that's the only target. It's about the performance and what we do daily.

"We know the standards. We know since we started this process, we have to match it or be better."

Mikel Arteta

ROBIN VAN PERSIE suffered an embarrassing 9-1 defeat as manager of Dutch side Heerenveen.

In just his fourth game in charge of the club, he saw his team demolished by AZ Alkmaar.

Van Persie looked devastated on the sidelines as Heerenveen conceded SEVEN goals in just 37 second-half minutes.

And to make matters worse for the former Arsenal striker, ex-Tottenham youngster Troy Parrot scored four times.

The disaster began just a few minutes into the game as Sven Mijnans broke the deadlock for the hosts.

But there was brief hope as Luuk Brouwers headed in to equalise after 19 minutes.

Parrott got his first soon after - only for the floodgates to open in the second-half.

The 22-year-old got another three as Ibrahim Sadiq, Mexx Meerdink, Kristijan Belic and Zico Buurmeester helped themselves to goals in the rout.

Heerenveen fans raged after the game, with one saying: "Total disgrace and humiliation."

Another added: "Not all great players turn out to be great managers."

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Others called for the club to reimburse their travelling supporters.

The defeat leaves Van Persie's side 12th in the Eredivisie, with one win, one draw and two losses so far.

ARSENAL are all set to face bitter North London rivals Tottenham in another thrilling Premier League encounter - but they will NOT be wearing red.

The Gunners did the double over Spurs last season, most recently beating them in a five-goal thriller after leading 3-0 at half-time.

And other than the result, another thing both games had in common was that Arsenal wore their traditional red kit for each win.

But for the first time in recent North London Derby history, this will not be the case.

Why are Arsenal not wearing their red kit?

The PGMOL and Premier League ruled that Arsenal's 2024/25 home kit features too much white which clashes with Tottenham's traditional colours.

Arsenal also discussed the option of wearing red shorts and red socks but it was rejected.

As a result, for the first time in recent ‘NLD’ history, the Gunners will be wearing their changed colours - a black Adidas away kit.

They'll be aiming to clinch a third-straight victory at the Tottenham Hotspur venue.

The decision by the PGMOL and Premier League will also mean Tottenham will wear different colours when they visit Emirates Stadium in January.

What happened in the last North London derby?

Arsenal picked up a huge win over Tottenham in the last North London Derby which at the time, helped them move four points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

The Gunners dominated a controversial first half that saw Spurs being denied Micky van de Ven's equaliser as well as two penalty appeals by James Maddison and Timo Werner.

However, Mikel Arteta's men still managed to lead 3-0 by half-time thanks to an own goal by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and goals by Bukayo Saka as well as Kai Havertz.

YOU can’t please all of the people all of the time, so the saying goes — and no one knows that better than a football manager.

There wasn’t a week of my 40 years in the job when I didn’t realise as much... and 40 years from now they will be saying the same.

Yet I must admit it wasn’t a phrase I thought would be used when Mikel Arteta signed his new three-year contract at Arsenal on Friday. How wrong can you be?

After finishing runners-up twice on the run, you would imagine his new deal was something of a no-brainer.

And if the title goes anywhere but the Etihad this time, it will probably be to the Emirates.

I realise most Arsenal fans agree with me, too, in thinking Arteta is doing such a great job he should be there as long as he wants to be.

Not everyone, though. Some have had a pop at extending his contract after four years without a trophy.

Probably the same ones who said he should be sacked if he didn’t win the title this season. Incredible!

It’s always baffled me why Arteta has copped the flak he has off some supporters.

They say Graham Taylor had the impossible job with England — but Arsenal is close at times!

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He has got them playing amazing football, at a great level, they have been second twice and could so ­easily have been heading to Tottenham for Saturday’s North London derby as Premier League champions.

If Spurs’ Son Heung-min had scored that one-on-one against City in May they would have been.

That’s how close Arsenal were to winning it… and they’ll be bang there again this time.

OK, maybe there’s no out-and-out centre forward but you tell me where they can find one — someone good enough for the top, top level.

There’s only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane but in terms of who’s available, there is no one.

And 91 Premier League goals without a big No .9 wasn’t too shabby.

Apart from that, Arteta has built a great side, with cover everywhere... and let’s face it, he’s going to need it on this afternoon.

Arteta has built a great side, with cover everywhere... and let’s face it, he’s going to need it on Sunday afternoon.

Harry Redknapp

Declan Rice is banned, Mikel Merino injured and now no Martin Odegaard for three weeks with a damaged ankle either.

His entire engine room on the sidelines against their biggest rivals... what a chance this is for Tottenham. I’m sure they’re rubbing their hands.

There aren’t many clubs who can better their midfield of James Maddison, Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr.

But then again, Arteta has got so much depth to his squad these days that Jorginho isn’t a bad player to bring in!

So for all those missing names, I still can’t see Arsenal losing.

Maybe they will have to settle for a point but certainly nothing worse than that.

Which wouldn’t be great news for Ange Postecoglou, because if either of these managers is going to be under pressure this year, it’s him.

He got off to a flier last season but there is no margin for error now — it’s got to be the top four, or at least deliver a trophy.

The way the League Cup is these days, top teams coming in halfway through and how the draw is done, the big guns have an even greater chance of lifting the trophy.

So Ange should have a good look at winning it, rather than picking a reserve team, as going to Coventry on Wednesday won’t be a walkover.

But let’s face it, it’s all about the derby — and Spurs should be going into it with nine points from their first three games.

So for all those missing names, I still can’t see Arsenal losing.

Harry Redknapp

They should have had it won by half-time at Leicester on the opening weekend, yet let them back in and ended up with a 1-1 draw.

And if they had taken half their chances at Newcastle before the international break, the late goal they conceded would have just been a consolation and not the winner in a 2-1 defeat.

Instead, it has turned into Tottenham’s worst Premier League start in four years, so the spotlight is on Ange, not Arteta.

If he is anything like me, though, he will be relishing the challenge, because games against Arsenal were always so special.

I loved every one of them — especially when we won!

Sadly for Ange, I think he’s going to have to wait a bit longer to know how good that feels.

ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta is NOT ruling captain Martin Odegaard out of the North London Derby.

The Gunners face rivals Tottenham on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but may be without Odegaard, 25, who poses as a massive doubt.

The playmaker suffered an ankle injury during Norway's Nations League clash with Austria on Monday.

The ex-Real Madrid star limped off the pitch in tears following a rough challenge from Christoph Baumgartner.

The Norway international was later seen on crutches while boarding a flight back to London.

Arteta, however, revealed Arsenal doctors have yet to reach a final decision as to whether Odegaard will play against Spurs.

The Spanish tactician hinted there will be a late call and left all potential scenarios open.

Arteta said in his pre-match press conference: "We need some more tests. Let’s see what happens in the next day or so. This afternoon probably.

"Let’s see the extent of the injury and how quickly we can get him back. Martin wants to be here every day but we have to wait and see.

I leave that to the doctor.

"He’s willing and he wants to be present in every game. We need to make sure we know first how good he is or not. Players with 48 hours are always available. Let’s see what happens."

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Arteta, who signed a new contract that ties him to the Emirates until 2027, is facing quite a midfield headache as Declan Rice is suspended and summer signing Mikel Merino is injured.

The Arsenal manager may also have to make a late call on Riccardo Calafiori.

Calafiori also picked up a knock during international duty with Italy after a freak clash with France ace Ousmane Dembele last week.

Arteta said: "He’s another one where we’ll have to wait another day."