Harry Kane, Jan Vertonghen guide Spurs past North London rivals Arsenal

Harry Kane, Jan Vertonghen guide Spurs past North London rivals Arsenal

A magnificent header ahead of schedule in the second half from Harry Kane gave Spurs three focuses to bring them into third place in the Premier League and seven focuses clear of their North London rivals Arsenal. After a cagey first half in which neither one of the sides made any obvious openings, the diversion opened up in the second 45 minutes when Spurs led the pack. From that point, Tottenham ruled the amusement and had a few clear opportunities to put the diversion to bed. With just a one-objective preferred standpoint the most recent 10 minutes were a strained undertaking, yet Spurs held firm.

Positives

Triumph in the North London derby is constantly sweet, yet there was nothing fortunate about this execution. Goads were more hazardous on the break, more innovative in midfield and the barrier was dominant to the point that the Arsenal forward line was left to nourish off pieces. Similarly as essential as the spirit-boosting win, Spurs likewise go into Tuesday's Champions League tie against Juventus with no damage stresses.

Negatives

Not without precedent for late weeks, Spurs were not as much as clinical before objective. Dele Alli, Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and Erik Lamela all had enough great opportunities to have given the home side a few objective favorable position going into the most recent couple of minutes. An amusement that could have been a journey was made a great deal nearer than it should have been.

Supervisor rating out of 10

8 - It probably been an extreme decision not to play Toby Alderweireld close by Jan Vertonghen at the core of the safeguard, however, Davinson Sanchez compensated Mauricio Pochettino's confidence with one of his best shows of the season. Pochettino additionally utilized his substitutions astutely, expediting Lamela for a tiring Son and shoring up the guarded midfield with the presentation of Victor Wanyama. Before the end, Arsenal was playing three men in advance and still couldn't separate Pochettino's efficient safeguard.

Player appraisals (1-10; 10 = best. Players presented following 70 minutes get no evaluating)

GK Hugo Lloris, 7 - Made one great spare - though one he would dependably hope to serenely make - halfway during that time half, however, was generally not called upon. Was aware of Arsenal's endeavors to play the through ball and his dispersion was greatly moved forward.

DF Kieran Trippier, 7 - Took up some great assaulting positions, especially in the main half, yet couldn't locate the telling last ball. Solid in protection and permitted Arsenal little space down the left flank.

DF Davidson Sanchez, 8 - A telling figure close by Jan Vertonghen at the core of the guard. Solid noticeable all around and planned his capture attempts well. Has likewise removed the unnecessary fouls he was making before in the season.

DF Jan Vertonghen, 9 - Spurs' man of the match. Entrusted with denoting Arsenal's abundantly vaunted new marking, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, he totally bossed the previous Borussia Dortmund striker. Solid noticeable all around, positionally caution and not hesitant to part from safeguard, Vertonghen has returned to his absolute best.

DF Ben Davies, 7 - Delivered the inch-consummate cross from which Kane scored his champ, yet by and large assumed a more profound part than his contrary number Trippier. Handled well and gave Arsenal few opportunities to move beyond him outwardly.

MF Eric Dier, 7 - The better Spurs are playing, the less you perceive the work rate of Eric Dier, as his fundamental part is to split down assaults and set up Spurs on the break. Unfussy on the ball and took up maybe a couple promising positions in the Arsenal box.

MF Mousa Dembele, 8 - Dominated the midfield. Notwithstanding when encompassed by a few restriction players he has the quality and aptitude to move himself a couple of additional yards of room. The main thing lacking from his diversion is the ability to shoot.

MF Christian Eriksen, 7 - Came near multiplying Spurs' lead with a well-taken free kick that Petr Cech did well to palm away. Generally put in a decent move while never being very as compelling as he has been in late amusements.

MF Dele Alli, 7 - Still not taking care of business, but rather nobody can scrutinize his readiness to pursue down apparently acts of futility. He likewise has the skill of ghosting into spaces that others can't see and will be disillusioned not to have on the scoresheet when he was perfect through one on one with Cech.

MF Son Heung-min, 7 - Started the amusement violently and looked the player well on the way to separate the Arsenal protection in a tight first half. Tired later on - he was the one player to have highlighted in the beginning lineup in Wednesday's FA Cup replay against Newport County - and blasted the ball over the bar when he had room schedule-wise to consistent himself and shoot.

FW Harry Kane, 8 - The striker who can't quit scoring got his seventh Premier association objective against Arsenal with a radiant heater. Additionally had one furious shot parried away, however, will likely figure he ought to have improved the situation with two different headers.

Substitutes

MF Erik Lamela, 7 - Looked occupied in midfield and disappointed Arsenal's endeavors to construct assaults late on. Had a brilliant chance to complete off the amusement late on, however, pulled his shot wide.

MF Victor Wanyama, NR - Brought on to keep things tight at the back as Arsenal squeezed for an equalizer. Did his activity serenely.