Tottenham vs Arsenal: North London derby ends in pulsating 3-2 Arsenal victory

High-scoring encounter sees Gunners come from behind to claim bragging rights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

By Joe Prince-Wright at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal played out a thrilling North London derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, with the visitors emerging victorious in a pulsating 3-2 encounter.

The Gunners, who went into the game as underdogs, took the lead through Bukayo Saka in the 22nd minute. However, Spurs fought back and levelled through Ivan Perisic in the 36th minute, before Richarlison put them ahead in the 52nd minute.

Arsenal refused to lie down, and equalised through Martin Odegaard in the 72nd minute. The visitors then snatched a dramatic winner in the 90th minute through a stunning strike from Gabriel Martinelli.

The win sees Arsenal climb to the top of the Premier League table, while Spurs remain in third place.