Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal – Live Blog
Pre-match
Welcome to our live blog for the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. The two North London rivals will face off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm BST.
Tottenham Hotspur come into the match in good form, having won their last four Premier League matches. They will be looking to continue their winning run and close the gap on the top four.
Arsenal, meanwhile, have had a mixed start to the season. They have won four of their first eight Premier League matches, but they have also lost three. They will be looking to get back to winning ways and move up the table.
First half
- 1′: The match is underway at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- 5′: Tottenham Hotspur have a great chance to take the lead but Son Heung-min’s shot is saved by Aaron Ramsdale.
- 10′: Arsenal are starting to get into the game and they have a good chance of their own but Gabriel Martinelli’s shot is saved by Hugo Lloris.
- 15′: The match is evenly poised and both teams are looking dangerous.
- 20′: Tottenham Hotspur take the lead! Harry Kane scores from the penalty spot after Bukayo Saka fouls Richarlison in the area.
- 25′: Arsenal are looking for an immediate response but they are struggling to create chances.
- 30′: Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the match and they are looking comfortable.
- 35′: Arsenal make a change as Emile Smith Rowe replaces Gabriel Martinelli.
- 40′: Tottenham Hotspur are still in control of the match and they are looking likely to add to their lead.
- 45′: The first half ends with Tottenham Hotspur leading 1-0.
Second half
- 46′: The second half is underway at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- 50′: Tottenham Hotspur have a great chance to double their lead but Son Heung-min’s shot is saved by Aaron Ramsdale.
- 55′: Arsenal are starting to get back into the game and they have a good chance of their own but Bukayo Saka’s shot is saved by Hugo Lloris.
- 60′: The match is evenly poised and both teams are looking dangerous.
- 65′: Tottenham Hotspur make a change as Richarlison is replaced by Lucas Moura.
- 70′: Arsenal make a change as Reiss Nelson replaces Gabriel Jesus.
- 75′: Tottenham Hotspur are still in control of the match but Arsenal are looking more threatening.
- 80′: Arsenal equalise! Bukayo Saka scores from close range after a cross from Reiss Nelson.
- 85′: The match is now wide open and both teams are looking for the winner.
- 90′: The match ends 1-1.
Reaction
Tottenham Hotspur will be disappointed to have dropped two points at home but they can take solace in the fact that they played well against a good Arsenal side.
Arsenal, meanwhile, will be pleased to have come from behind to earn a point. They will be hoping to build on this result and continue their climb up the table.
Overall, it was an entertaining match between two of the Premier League’s top teams. Both teams had their chances to win but in the end, a draw was a fair result.
Kind regards,
B. McDowell.
