Arsenal Survive Scare to Edge Tottenham in North London Derby

Gunners Hold On for 3-2 Victory

Spurs Fight Back, But Arsenal's Resilience Proves Decisive

Premier League leaders Arsenal weathered a second-half surge from Tottenham Hotspur to emerge with a hard-fought 3-2 victory in the North London derby on Saturday. The Gunners extended their advantage at the summit to five points, while Tottenham's title hopes suffered a major blow.

Arsenal took an early lead through Thomas Partey, but Tottenham roared back in the second half with goals from Oliver Skipp and Harry Kane. However, the Gunners refused to be denied and responded with strikes from Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka to seal the win.

The match was a rollercoaster of emotions for both sets of fans. Arsenal dominated the first half, creating numerous chances and eventually taking the lead through Partey's powerful header. However, Tottenham came out firing after the break and quickly leveled the match through Skipp.

Kane then gave Spurs the lead for the first time in the match, but Arsenal's resilience shone through. Martinelli equalized with a stunning solo effort, and Saka completed the comeback with a clinical finish in the dying minutes.

The victory was a major boost for Arsenal's title hopes, while Tottenham's chances of finishing in the top four have been dealt a significant blow. The Gunners now have a five-point advantage over Manchester City, while Spurs are two points adrift of fourth-placed Newcastle United.