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Harry Kane scored twice — including one from the penalty spot — and Son Heung-min added a third just after half-time to move Tottenham one point behind ...

Martin Odegaard forced Lloris into a fine save late on but by that time most of the Arsenal fans had seen enough and were on their way home. But Arsenal could not cope with Son and Kane. The second half had barely begun when Kane tried to wriggle through and the ball broke for Son to calmly find the corner. Kane opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd before Arsenal had Rob Holding sent off for a second yellow card 10 minutes later, both for clumsy fouls on Son Heung-min.

How the Gunners players got on individually in the North London Derby against Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Still continued as a problem for Spurs even after the red until he was withdrawn early in the second. Gabriel Martinelli: Was a big threat down the left and caused Emerson Royal and Davinson Sanchez some early problems. Bukayo Saka: Did some good pressing early on in the game to win the ball high and was a big threat in the Spurs box. Granit Xhaka: Was doing a good job of pressing high and helping to unpick the Spurs backline early on but his game changed after the red. Did a decent job of screening the backline while trying to contribute to the attack in the second half, but needs to improve his finishing. Mohamed Elneny: Did a really good job of stopping the supply line to Kane, which is a huge reason why the England striker was basically absent before his goal.

Tottenham host Arsenal in a north London derby that could decide which of the arch-rivals earns Premier League bragging rights and 2022-23 Champions League ...

Here are the stats to keep in mind: The home team has not lost a match between these two sides in Premier League play since a Spurs home defeat back in March of 2014. He's booked, and Arsenal have a free-kick in a dangerous area on the right. The lean here is in favor of the hosts and the under total goals with four of the last five north London derbies hosted by Tottenham seeing two or fewer goals. Son has a formidable recent record in this fixture, and Arsenal need to make sure they don't end up with players in the referee's book early on. Now they can end Spurs' hopes of qualifying for the Champions League and seal fourth position in the table by winning at Tottenham for the first time in eight attempts. A fine tackle from Dier on Nketiah ends the striker's attempt to profit inside the penalty area – and he seemed to go down very easily there, without any contact from Dier. He's got reason to if he knows the stat that Arsenal have lost seven of the eight games in which they've conceded first this season. Kane complains to Tierney, who produces a second yellow card for Holding following that earlier tangle with Son on the halfway line. Martinelli holds him off and wins a free-kick for the visitors. 56 mins: Martinelli has been labouring to create anything for Arsenal during the last few minutes. 76 mins: It's looked inevitable for a while, and now Arsenal have to make that defensive change. The home fans do not mind – they look like they are ready to stay behind long after their penultimate game of the season here has finished.

'Absolutely shambolic': 10-man Arsenal cop major CL blow as 'unplayable' Spurs star runs riot.

Both sides enjoy favourable fixtures in the final run home to the season, with Arsenal making an away trip to Newcastle before completing the campaign at home to Everton. With just two games now left in the season, Arsenal cannot fail to leave any points on the table with their local rivals breathing down its neck. Kane heaped on further misery for Arsenal just four minutes later when he popped up for his second goal of the night, as he got on the end of a flicked header from Rodrigo Bentancur.

Harry Kane scored twice in the first half, with Son Heung-min adding a third, in a 3-0 win for Tottenham over 10-man Arsenal to boost their hopes of ...

But there was the sight yet again of a Spurs player bullying his opponent. When he addressed the penalty, there was little doubt as to the outcome. Arteta denied it but it was possible to wonder whether the occasion had been too hot for his team. Arteta was furious with the referee, Paul Tierney, as he had been for the penalty. But it was Holding versus Son that led to the most grievous damage for Arsenal. The pair had grappled on the floor in the early going – Holding seemingly wanting to leave a marker – and, when Son turned away from him on 26 minutes, beating him all ends up, Holding put his hands on him again.

Tottenham have revived their hopes of beating Arsenal to the final Champions League qualification position by overwhelming their...

It means Arsenal and Tottenham look to be battling for the final one, which should go down to the final day of the season. It got worse for Arsenal as, four minutes later, Son swung over a corner from the right, Rodrigo Bentancur headed the ball towards goal and Kane stooped to head home at the back post from barely a metre out. Arsenal were responsible for their own downfall in a way, with full back Cedric Soares barging into Son at the back post for the penalty that Kane rolled into the corner in the 22nd minute.

Tottenham has revived its hopes of beating Arsenal to the final Champions League qualification position by overwhelming the fierce North London rival 3-0, ...

It means Arsenal and Tottenham look to be battling for the final spot in a race that should go down to the final day of the season. Holding connected with the face of Son — who slumped to the ground — and was shown a second yellow card in the 33rd. Arsenal was responsible for its own downfall, with full back Cedric Soares barging into Son at the back post for the penalty that Kane rolled into the corner in the 22nd minute.

The Gunners control their Champions League destiny, but a lack of seasoned experience from Mikel Arteta and his players could still them up.

It would deny them the opportunity to recruit top players with Champions League money -- a potential move for City's Gabriel Jesus could be hit if they end up in the Europa League -- while the likes of Saka and Martinelli could prompt interest from the likes of Liverpool and City, who could offer elite-level football and the financial uplift that comes with it. The Norway international is a very good player, somebody who will be a central figure in Arsenal's future, but he is not yet experienced enough to lead a club such as Arsenal. The Arsenal manager can deploy Granit Xhaka at centre-half and hope that Ben White's hamstring injury is recovered sufficiently for him to start at Newcastle. The former Brighton defender was on the bench at Spurs, but Arteta chose not to risk his fitness with the game a lost cause by halftime. Odegaard's selection as captain in recent weeks when regular skipper Alexandre Lacazette is out of the starting line-up highlights the obvious shortcomings in Arteta's side -- a lack of seasoned experience in key areas. And with centre-half Rob Holding set to miss the Newcastle game through suspension after being sent off for two yellow cards -- both for fouls on Son Heung-min -- and Gabriel almost certain to be sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained in the final stages against Spurs, Arsenal have crucial defensive issues to address. Those three defeats against Palace, Brighton and Southampton -- games Arsenal should have won -- may yet see them miss out on Champions League football once again.

Tottenham have revived their hopes of beating Arsenal to the final Champions League qualification position by overwhelming their...

He has to focus more on his work. "He has to focus more on his team. You can ask the referee to come in front of the camera and explain his decisions. That's his decision. "With my players, I'm so proud of my players. Antonio Conte has told Mikel Arteta to stop complaining and focus on his team after the Arsenal manager appeared to blame the referee for a heavy derby defeat at Tottenham.

Antonio Conte urged Mikel Arteta to stop complaining after the Arsenal manager blamed the referee, Paul Tierney, for jeopardising his team's Champions ...

I just wanted to keep playing, I just wanted to continue to play.” “Obviously I want to play always,” Son said. If you remember, Arsenal did well to postpone this game in an incredible way when only one player had Covid. I didn’t forget this because it made us a bit angry. The result loads the pressure on Arsenal ahead of their trip to Newcastle on Monday night. He needs to be more calm. Kane added another and Son Heung-min completed the scoring for Spurs in a resounding 3-0 win that keeps alive their hopes of pipping Arsenal for fourth place.