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2023 - 1 - 15

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Classy Arsenal outgun Spurs to extend lead at the top (Reuters)

Leaders Arsenal put on a masterclass to overwhelm shell-shocked north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 away and extend the gap at the top of the Premier ...

Register for free to Reuters and know the full story LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Leaders Arsenal put on a masterclass to overwhelm shell-shocked north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 away and extend the gap at the top of the Premier League to eight points on Sunday. Classy Arsenal outgun Spurs to extend lead at the top

Arsenal firmly title favourites after emphatic win vs. Spurs (ESPN)

After beating Tottenham in the North London derby, Arsenal are the bookies' favourites to win the Premier League for the first time in seven years.

He then denied Kane again and [Ryan Sessegnon](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/241328/Ryan-Sessegnon) early in the second half as Spurs fought to get back into the game, so his contribution was vital. It is a shame as it is just a game of football at the end of the day. They lacked ideas and organisation, and confidence seems to be in short supply, but Spurs have now reached the decisive stage of their season. [Hugo Lloris](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/43372/Hugo-Lloris) own-goal followed by a long-range strike by [Martin Odegaard](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/203669/martin-ødegaard) -- both in the first half -- were enough to claim the points and maintain Arsenal's bid to win their first title since Arsene Wenger's Invincibles in 2003-04. [France](/soccer/team?id=478) keeper -- he announced his retirement from international football after the World Cup -- almost gifted a goal to Eddie Nketiah with a poor clearance. There is little sign of another bounce this term, but Spurs will need to find something pretty quickly because those next three league games could see them come away with zero points if they perform as poorly as they did against the Gunners. Now, the mistakes are becoming too regular, and Spurs need to start looking for a replacement. Whether Arsenal's squad is deep enough to last the course remains to be seen, and plenty of teams have failed to sustain a good first half of the season into the second half. This was a day of contrasts for the two goalkeepers on duty. 15, Arsenal's title credentials really will be placed under scrutiny, but they breezed through the first challenge by beating Spurs with a scoreline that flattered the home side. With the Spurs game followed by United at the Emirates next Sunday and a home game against City on Feb. [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360), coupled with Arsenal's North London derby victory, gave Mikel Arteta's team an eight-point lead ahead of Pep Guardiola's side.

Arsenal beat Spurs to go eight points clear at top (BBC Sport)

Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points with an outstanding performance and win in the north London derby at Tottenham.

Son Heung-Min (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. - Squad number14Player nameNketiahAverage rating - Squad number34Player nameXhakaAverage rating - Squad number5Player nameParteyAverage rating - Squad number1Player nameRamsdaleAverage rating - Squad number1Player nameLlorisAverage rating - Squad number11Player nameGilAverage rating - Squad number14Player namePerisicAverage rating - Squad number5Player nameHøjbjergAverage rating - Squad number34Player nameLengletAverage rating Kane was attempting to equal Jimmy Greaves' record of 266 goals for Spurs, but found Ramsdale at his best. Keeper Ramsdale was outstanding and his defenders prepared to throw themselves in front of everything to protect the lead.

Watch: Ugly Scenes As Aaron Ramsdale Attacked By Spurs Fan ... (Balls.ie)

Aaron Ramsdale was involved in an altercation after Arsenal's win over Spurs, with a home fan attempting to get onto the pitch to confront him.

Then the fan tried to jump over and give me a little punch in the back. Mikel Arteta attempted to drag his players away from the confrontation, although Ramsdale was visibly upset after the altercation with the supporter. As for Spurs, this is another poor result in what has been an incredibly patchy season under Antonio Conte. They will face Manchester United next week, where another victory would hammer home their status as title favourites. The Spurs fans were giving me some throughout the second half. This result could prove to be a major one in the title race, with Arsenal now boasting an eight-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table.

Tottenham 0-2 Arsenal: Gunners blow Spurs away in first half to go ... (Football365.com)

Arsenal are eight points clear at the top of the Premier League after a convincing 2-0 victory against arch-rivals Tottenham on Sunday evening.

Xhaka appeared to be frustrated by developments, with Arteta stepping in and the [Arsenal](https://www.planetfootball.com/tag/arsenal/) contingent moving to the other end of the stadium to celebrate with their fans. After an apparent exchange of words with Richarlison, Ramsdale was on the receiving end of a kick from a supporter. Even better was to follow from the Arsenal goalkeeper, who stuck out a boot to deflect a Sessegnon effort wide after a slick one-two with Kane. Results elsewhere this weekend only heightened the importance of the match and it did not take long for the leaders to get into their groove with in-form Eddie Nketiah denied by Lloris in the seventh minute. There were unsavoury scenes at full-time with Aaron Ramsdale appearing to be kicked by a Tottenham supporter who jumped onto the advertising hoarding behind the goal of the South Stand before Arteta was able to lead his players away to celebrate with their own fans.

Arsenal in dreamland after beating Spurs, going eight clear (1 News)

It was Arsenal's first away league win at its fiercest rival since 2014, having lost 3-0 here last year.

But Ramsdale stuck out a foot that time to parry his low shot across goal. Things did turn heated after the final whistle, when a young Tottenham supporter jumped atop a barrier and appeared to aim a kick at Ramsdale as he was collecting his water bottle behind the goal. But he was beaten again shortly afterward when a perfectly struck volley from Partey from outside crashed against the post. Only two good saves from Lloris and the woodwork prevented Arsenal from taking an even bigger lead, with Thomas Partey smashing a long-distance volley against the post in the 24th. It leaves a sour taste but I’m sure we’ll enjoy it when we go back to the dressing room.” Newcastle and Man United are both nine points behind while Tottenham is now 14 points back in fifth place, having played a game more than Arsenal.