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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.

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Aaron Ramsdale kicked by spectator after Arsenal's 2-0 win at ... (Sky Sports)

Incident occurred at the final whistle after Arsenal moved eight points clear of Man City with a 2-0 win at Tottenham; Spurs said: The club has reviewed its ...

We will be continuing to work with the authorities to demand that players and staff are better protected in their place of work." "But for a fan to do that and to try and kick a player on the pitch, it's unacceptable. "Players have a right to be safe in their place of work. Tottenham said in a statement: "We are appalled by the behaviour of a supporter that attempted to attack Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at the end of today's match. Former Arsenal and England striker Lianne Sanderson tweeted: "That idiot that kicked or tried to kick @AaronRamsdale98 should be banned for life. I'm sure we'll enjoy it when we go back to the dressing room."

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Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale kicked by Tottenham supporter in ... (Football.London)

Arsenal news: Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was kicked by a Tottenham supporter following the win over their rivals.

A similar situation occurred in 2019 when a Birmingham City fan ran on the pitch to punch then-Aston Villa star Jack Grealish in the West Midlands Derby. Both sets of players tried to bring me away, thankfully nothing actually happened too drastically but it’s a sour taste - I’m sure we’ll enjoy it when we go back in the dressing room." The scuffle started as the England international was confronted by [Richarlison ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/tottenham-arsenal-live-stream-tv-25973579)after the whistle was blown, with security separating the pair after Ramsdale had celebrated in front of the Spurs fans. Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, he said: "The Spurs fans were giving me some throughout the second half. The second half provided a different reaction from Spurs, but they were unable to find a way beyond Sky Sports' Man of the Match Ramsdale. It marks an ugly end to a North London Derby that was played in good spirits for the majority of proceedings.

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Tottenham 0-2 Arsenal LIVE! Premier League result, match stream ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Arsenal moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 north London derby win at Tottenham. Mikel Arteta's side did the damage in the ...

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Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale says Tottenham fan tried to 'punch' him ... (The Athletic)

A Tottenham Hotspur supporter aimed a blow at Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at the end of the North London Derby. After referee Craig Pawson blew his ...

We will be continuing to work with the authorities to demand that players and staff are better protected in their place of work.” “It is a shame as it is just a game of football at the end of the day. “Players have a right to be safe in their place of work. It is a sour taste but I’m sure we will enjoy it when we go back into the dressing room.” Speaking about the incident, Ramsdale said to Sky Sports: “The Spurs fans gave me some throughout the game. After referee Craig Pawson blew his whistle to end the game, Ramsdale appeared to go around the net to grab his water bottle.

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Arsenal cruise to North London Derby win against gutless ... (Mirror.co.uk)

TOTTENHAM 0-2 ARSENAL: Mikel Arteta's side now boast an eight-point advantage at the top of the Premier League table after cruising to victory in the North ...

With Man United, [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) only getting better, Spurs face a huge challenge to finish in the top four. Join the debate in the The pair gesticulated at one another and as the TV cameras moved on, they kept going at it for a few minutes longer, adding some needle in an already fiery encounter. In one move on the hour mark, the Argentine defender clipped Xhaka and the Gunners vehemently appealed for a second yellow card. After Lloris' clanger, Spurs struggled to get out of their own half and invited an Arsenal onslaught with a lack of intensity off the ball and wits on it. [Eddie Nketiah](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/eddie-nketiah), but Arsenal's striker couldn't beat Lloris from close range. [Martin Odegaard](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/martin-odegaard) then doubled Arsenal's lead before half-time, whizzing in an effort from 25 yards out to all but kill the contest. As Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero backed off, the Norwegian playmaker unleashed a shot from 25 yards out which zipped across the turf and into Lloris' left-hand corner. Lloris made a smart stop shortly after the Gunners' opening goal, but fans had seen his frailties and links this week of a move for Spurs mustered a fightback in the second half but couldn't sustain much, unlike [Mikel Arteta](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mikel-arteta) 's rampant Gunners. With Bukayo Saka shaping up for a cross on the right-hand byline, the Gunners No.7 decided to A ball out to French compatriot Clement Lenglet left the Spurs defender in trouble, with his pass being deflected back the Tottenham penalty area thanks to Martin Odegaard's interception.

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Every word from Mikel's post-Tottenham presser | Press conference ... (Arsenal.com)

Hear what the boss was asked by the media in attendance after our 2-0 win over Spurs.

We are all in this together, but we will do the deals that we can do and that we believe is right for the football club. The only thing we can do is try to play better and focus on the things we're doing well. We want to improve our squad in this transfer window and when I say we, myself, the coaching staff, the staff, the players, the board, and ownership. He’s really showing a different kind of presence, the way he’s influencing the game, just the feeling, the way he moves, what he transmits on the pitch is different and today to do what he’s done here, it’s a big credit to him. And the other one, because we have a job where we are really privileged that we can make a lot of people happy and when you have this opportunity, you have to try to do it. So we must not forget that, because tomorrow we must try to do exactly the same to carry on the form that we have at the moment.

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Aaron Ramsdale: FA condemns fan's attack on Arsenal goalkeeper ... (Sky News)

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale appeared to be kicked in the back by a Spurs supporter after his side won a highly charged Premier League game against the ...

It's a sour taste, but I'm sure we'll enjoy it when we go back in the dressing room." "Then a fan tried to jump over and give me a little punch on the back. "Enquiries are ongoing," the force said in a statement. "I think both sets of players tried to bring me away. After the game, Ramsdale spoke to Sky Sports about what happened - saying it left "a sour taste". A Premier League statement read: "The Premier League condemns the behaviour of a fan at the conclusion of the Tottenham Hotspur FC and Arsenal FC match this evening.

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