Arsenal’s 3-0 Lead After 38 Minutes Sets Premier League North London Derby Record

In a thrilling north London derby, Arsenal managed to secure a crucial 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, despite a late surge from their rivals. The Gunners took a commanding 3-0 lead by half-time, marking the second quickest lead in a Premier League north London derby after just 38 minutes.

The match started with Arsenal dominating the proceedings, with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg inadvertently scoring an own goal off Bukayo Saka’s corner in the 15th minute. Saka then doubled the lead with a smooth finish after a sweeping counter-attack in the 27th minute. Kai Havertz added a third goal for Arsenal from another corner just before half-time.

However, Tottenham fought back in the second half, with Cristian Romero capitalizing on a mistake by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya to score in the 64th minute. Heung-Min Son then converted a penalty in the 87th minute after Declan Rice fouled Ben Davies, bringing Spurs within striking distance of a comeback.

Despite the late drama, Arsenal managed to hold on to their lead and secure the victory, maintaining their momentum in the Premier League title race. The win also marked the first time since September 1988 that Arsenal have won consecutive away games against Spurs.

With three games left in the season, Arsenal find themselves in a strong position to challenge for the title, putting pressure on league leaders Manchester City. The Gunners will look to build on this victory and continue their pursuit of the Premier League crown.