Arsenal fought back from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw in the north London derby against bitter rivals Tottenham.
Match Report
Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang got the goals as Arsenal battled back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at home to Tottenham in a pulsating north London derby on Sunday.
Arsenal coach Unai Emery was starting Lacazette, Aubameyang and record signing Nicolas Pepe all at once for the first time, and the former pair proved vital in bailing out the Gunners' haplessness at the back.
Christian Eriksen – restored to the starting XI after being benched – fittingly put Spurs in front early on after a rapid breakaway and Harry Kane made it 2-0 from the penalty spot, but Lacazette restored some Arsenal hope when thrashing home just before the interval.
That goal inspired a marked improvement from the Gunners in the second half and, although Kane hit the woodwork, Arsenal levelled through Aubameyang to seal a hard-fought point, meaning Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino remains without an away north London derby win in the Premier League.
Match Events
10' GOAL! Arsenal 0-1 Tottenham (Eriksen)
ERIKSEN TAPS HOME FROM CLOSE RANGE!!!! 1-0 SPURS!!! The visitors take the lead after hitting the Gunners on the counter. Son releases the run of Lamela through on goal and he strikes a right-footed effort towards the target.
It's a tame strike, but Leno can only palm the ball out straight to Eriksen. The Dane accepts the gift and converts from close range.
40' Penalty Goal! Arsenal 0-2 Tottenham (Kane)
Spurs double their advantage as Kane holds his composure fire his strike into the net. In true fashion, the England man rattles his attempt into the left bottom corner giving Leno no chance. Spurs are in control here.
46' GOAL! Arsenal 1-2 Tottenham (Lacazette)
LACAZETTE GETS ARSENAL BACK INTO THE GAME!! 2-1!! The Gunners respond on the stroke of half-time as Spurs botch a clearance from the edge of the box.
Pepe manages to work an offload towards Lacazette in the left inside channel. He takes a neat touch to get the better of Vertonghen and the ball sits up for him to strike. He goes for power with his left-footed effort, hammering it past Lloris from close range. Game on.
71' GOAL! Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham (Aubameyang)
AUBAMEYANG EQUALISES!!!! 2-2!!!! The Gunners are back in the game as Aubameyang converts from close range. Guendouzi lifts a brilliant ball over the top of the Tottenham defence and the striker times his run to perfection. Aubameyang touches it beyond to the side of Lloris and into the left-bottom corner. Arsenal complete the comeback.