Arsenal came from behind to beat 10-man Tottenham in a heated north London derby as the Gunners moved ahead of their neighbours and into the Premier League top-four.
A fiery atmosphere inside the Emirates Stadium was echoed on the pitch as quickfire goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Lucas Torreira settled the contest 4-2 in favour of the hosts.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had given Arsenal the lead from the penalty spot before drawing them level after an Eric Dier header and a controversial Harry Kane spot-kick had turned the game around.
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen, having conceded the first penalty, was dismissed in the latter stages after picking up a second booking for a foul on Lacazette.
Here, we rate Arsenal’s players.
STARTING XI
Bernd Leno: Could have done better with Tottenham’s first goal but was not tested thereafter – 6/10.
Shkodran Mustafi: Was given a tough time by Son Heung-min in the first half and hobbled off injured – 6.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos: Marshalled Harry Kane well, not always legally, but played his part in a good win – 7.
Rob Holding: Was unfortunate to give away a penalty, though should not have slid in, and was otherwise solid – 7.
Hector Bellerin: Played his part in Arsenal’s third goal but there were also some nervous moments at the back – 6.
Lucas Torreira: At the heart of everything Arsenal did, with his clever use of the ball and creativity – 7.
Granit Xhaka: Battled hard in snuffing out Spurs’ attacking quartet but picked up a booking – 6.
Sead Kolasinac: Was solid throughout but did not shine as brightly as some of Arsenal’s stars – 6.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Enjoyed some early possession but did not see the second half – 5.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Scored a brace – the second a brilliant first-time finish – and then set up Torreira in a man-of-the-match display – 9.
Alex Iwobi: Was influential in Arsenal’s fast start and saw a good chance blocked but was sacrificed at half-time – 6.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Substitutes
Aaron Ramsey (for Mkhitaryan 46): An inspired introduction at the break as he finished with two assists – 8.
Alexandre Lacazette (for Iwobi 46): Another fine arrival as he scored Arsenal’s equalising goal – 7.
Matteo Guendouzi (for Mustafi 71): Did not make too much of an impact – 6.
