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Welcome to our live blog! We’ll have updates from the north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham from our reporter James St Denis at the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal’s North London derby:
Arteta puffed out his cheeks when asked about Lewis-Skelly. “18-years-old, playing against Kulusevski and Johnson, in a big London derby for the first time, to perform with that composure and that attitude and the control emotionally, very rare to see.”
Ange Postecoglou reacts to Tottenham’s 11th defeat of the season:
“I’m so proud of the team. I think we were sensational. I think it was a good test after two big performances and not getting rewarded, in two different competitions.
“We had to play the biggest game of our season for our people in those conditions and it’s a test of attitude and what we’re made of.
“I’m very proud to see a team that behaves in that manner.”
Ange Postecoglou admitted after the game that it was “not good enough” from his Tottenham team.
“Especially the first half, we were way too passive and allowed Arsenal to take control the game. I’m really disappointed with and without the ball, we allowed them to dictate the tempo.
“It’s not who we are, it’s not the way I set the team up to be sitting there and allowing Arsenal to play to their tempo. It just wasn’t good enough.”
More from Rice on Myles Lewis Skelly: “The young boy Miles is just unbelievable,” he said. “For 18, what he showed tonight was just ridiculous.
“It’s scary. The 18-year-olds now have got no fear. They’ve got no fear whatsoever.
“He’s got that Mousa Dembele trait. I’m not just saying it. But where he uses his body to get away from stuff and sometimes it’s risky, but to show that at 18 and the personality and character, honestly it’s unbelievable.”
Declan Rice speaking to TNT Sports after the game: “To be honest with you, I think we were unlucky we probably didn’t score 10 tonight. I think that’s the feeling.
“I think in the second half, the game got stretched and they could have maybe scored a couple but we could have had another five or six and that’s the disappointing thing.”
And that’s it!
Arsenal find a way and have won the North London derby!
They move to second in the Premier League.
So close for Spurs!
Porro blasts his shot off the outside of the post!
Two minutes to go and Tottenham are sending men forward.
Dragusin is up front with Solanke.
We’re into injury time.
Five minutes added on.
Myles Lewis-Skelly is booked for taking too long to go off, he’s replaced by Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Declan Rice also comes off and Mikel Merino takes his place.
Tottenham’s last shot on target in this game was Son Heung-min’s 25th-minute goal.
We’re now into the 82nd minute…
Ten minutes left of the game and Arsenal still lead… just.

Kieran Tierney replaces goalscorer Leandro Trossard.
Gabriel dives in front of Solanke as he drives into the box and brilliantly blocks the Spurs forward.
Arsenal instantly counter and Rice almost scores from it.
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Arsenal walked out in specially made shirts to show their support for Gabriel Jesus.
The Brazilian was ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury against Manchester United.
Arsenal walked out for the North London derby in customised shirts to show their support for Gabriel Jesus, who suffered a serious knee injury against Man United ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kLTvsGNcIt
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) January 15, 2025
Lucas Bergvall volleys away the Arsenal corner.
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We’ve just passed the hour mark in this match and after a crazy first half, the second has brought us all back to reality.
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A tough night for Antonin Kinsky so far, but he’s pulled off the skill of the night.
He flicks the ball up and as Martinelli presses the 21-year-old, he back heel flicks to Archie Gray who is to his left.
Gabriel Martinelli enters the pitch for Raheem Sterling, who has struggled tonight.
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Not much in terms of action for the last couple of minutes.
Arsenal still lead.
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Another Arsenal corner incoming…
But it’s headed wide by Havertz.
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James Maddison and Brennan Johnson are on for Yves Bissouma and Pape Mate Sarr.
We’re back underway!