Arsenal claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tottenham. In a thrilling North London Derby at the Emirates Stadium, The Gunners overcame an early setback to secure a crucial win.

Arsenal secured a 2-1 comeback win over Tottenham in the North London Derby. The Gunners fought back after falling behind early to claim three crucial points in the Premier League title race.

Tottenham struck first in the 26th minute. Heung-min Son’s deflected shot found the net. However, Arsenal quickly responded. In the 40th minute, a corner kick led to a messy own goal involving Radu Dragusin and Dominic Solanke. Just four minutes later, Leandro Trossard smashed a powerful left-footed shot into the goal, giving Arsenal the lead.

In the second half, Arsenal stayed in control. Tottenham had chances, including a bicycle kick from Solanke that went wide. They also had a late shot from Pedro Porro that hit the post. Despite these scares, Arsenal held firm. This win brought Arsenal 43 points, narrowing the gap to Liverpool. Meanwhile, Tottenham remains stuck in mid-table with 24 points.

Securing our fifth Premier League north London derby double 🔐

All the highlights from a special evening in N5 📺 pic.twitter.com/k0o3Yf3Y6o

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 16, 2025

Liverpool Draws with Nottingham Forest

Liverpool had to fight hard to secure a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest. Diogo Jota came off the bench and made an instant impact, scoring with his first touch to cancel out an early Forest goal.

Forest took the lead in the 8th minute when Chris Wood finished off a quick counterattack. Liverpool dominated possession but wasted chances in the first half. Dominik Szoboszlai and Luis Diaz both missed opportunities to equalize.

In the second half, Liverpool turned to their substitutes. Diogo Jota and Kostas Tsimikas came on in the 65th minute. Tsimikas immediately delivered a corner kick, Jota headed into the net. Despite building momentum, Liverpool couldn’t find a winner. Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels made several outstanding saves, including denying Jota and Mohamed Salah late in the game. Liverpool remains at the top of the table with a six-point lead but missed a chance to widen the gap.

The Title Race Heats Up

Arsenal’s win and Liverpool’s draw have made the Premier League title race even more exciting. Liverpool is still on top, but Arsenal is closing the gap. The season is heading for an intense finish. With every match carrying high stakes, fans can look forward to more drama and surprises in the weeks ahead