Arsenal Secure Hard-Fought Derby Victory at Tottenham

Second-Half Scare Fails to Deter Gunners' North London Triumph

London, England - Arsenal, the current Premier League leaders, managed to endure a tense second-half fightback from Tottenham to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory in the North London derby, solidifying their position at the top of the table.

The Gunners took an early lead in the 14th minute when Pierre-Emile Højbjerg netted an own goal, followed by Bukayo Saka's strike in the 26th minute. However, Chelsea's Kai Havertz pulled one back for Tottenham in the 37th minute.

The second half saw Tottenham rally, with Son Heung-min equalizing in the 54th minute. Despite the pressure, Arsenal held on to secure the victory, cementing their status as the team to beat this season.