The much-anticipated North London derby has proven as thrilling as predicted, with goals from each contender in the opening half at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Arsenal appeared the superior squad during the initial forty-five minutes, and Eberechi Eze was a particular menace to the team he almost joined in the summer.
Following adept manoeuvring from Bukayo Saka on the right flank, Arsenal’s captain outmanoeuvred Pape Sarr before sending a pass into the penalty area. The ball was perfectly placed for Eze, who forcefully struck it beyond Guglielmo Vicario and into the net.
The joy was clearly visible on the ex-Crystal Palace player’s face, but his elation quickly vanished as Spurs retaliated immediately.
As Declan Rice hesitated with possession near his own penalty area, Randal Kolo Muani stripped the ball from the England international and surged into the box.
His swift and potent shot took David Raya by surprise, equalising the score nearly immediately and generating an immense ovation inside the stadium.
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