Arsenal maintain top spot with draw against Tottenham
Smith Rowe and Saka shine as Arsenal win derby
Report and free match highlights as leaders Arsenal beat Tottenham 3-1 to go four points clear
Arsenal maintained their position at the top of the Premier League table with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Tottenham in the North London derby on Saturday afternoon.
Cristian Romero's own goal gave Arsenal the lead in the first half, but Tottenham fought back to level through Harry Kane's penalty.
Arsenal restored their lead through Gabriel Jesus, but Tottenham levelled again through Richarlison.
The result leaves Arsenal top of the table with 21 points, one point ahead of Manchester City and Tottenham.
Tottenham have now won just one of their last 30 Premier League away games against Arsenal (D11 L18) and are winless in 12 (D4 L8) since a 3-2 victory in November 2010.
Arsenal have now won their last eight home league games against Tottenham, their best such run since a run of nine between 1953 and 1967.
Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka both claimed a goal and an assist as Arsenal won the north London derby honours with a 3-1 victory over Tottenham.
Smith Rowe opened the scoring in the 12th minute, finishing off a fine move involving Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
Saka doubled Arsenal's lead in the 27th minute, curling home a superb effort from the edge of the area.
Harry Kane pulled one back for Tottenham in the 33rd minute, converting a penalty after Gabriel Magalhaes fouled Richarlison.
But Arsenal restored their two-goal lead in the 49th minute, with Saka setting up Smith Rowe for a simple finish.
The result leaves Arsenal top of the table with 21 points, one point ahead of Manchester City and Tottenham.
Tottenham have now lost three of their last four Premier League games, while Arsenal have won their last eight home league games.
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