Arsenal vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction from four-goal thriller
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham: Son equalised twice for Spurs as Ange Postecoglou’s side maintained their unbeaten Premier League start
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min’s brace earned his side a 2-2 draw at Arsenal in the Premier League as the visitors twice came from behind in an absorbing derby on Sunday.
Cristian Romero’s own goal after 26 minutes handed Arsenal the lead but Son equalised shortly before halftime as the visitors grew into the game.
Romero then conceded a penalty that was converted by Bukayo Saka in the 54th minute but Tottenham hit back almost immediately as Son punished a terrible mistake by Arsenal substitute Jorginho.
Both sides had chances to take maximum points with Son close to a hat-trick for Tottenham and Saka having a shot saved. Ten minutes of stoppage time could not separate the sides as the draw ensured both remain undefeated in the league this season with 14 points from six games.
Catch up with all the reaction after Arsenal and Tottenham shared the points in the north London derby
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
87 mins: Was that the moment for Havertz? He’s struggled since his summer move and the German’s eyes must have lit up as the ball bounced to him on the edge of the box.
Not to be, however, as he lashes his half-volley over the bar.
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
CLOSE! 85 mins: Nearly from the corner for Arsenal as a flick-on at the near post bounces across the face of the goal with Nketiah unable to get in fast enough at the back post to divert it on target.
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
85 mins: The first real sighting of Nelson since his introduction off the bench. The winger jinks inside onto his right foot but his effort is deflected over the bar for a corner.
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
81 mins: A portion of respite for both sides after those changes. As if readying themselves for a final push in the last few minutes.
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
78 mins: It feels like there’s a winner in his game. White’s cross is poor and Vicario gathers the ball but it’s end-to-end stuff at the minute.
A change now for both sides. Nelson on for Jesus for the hosts, while Richarlison and Hojbjerg are introduced by the visitors, with Son and Maddison making way.
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
74 mins: And Spurs now break up the pitch. Porro has space on the right and looks to whip in a ball with Son waiting expectantly in the box. Zinchenko recovers well, though, and it’s out for a corner.
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
73 mins: A corner for Arsenal which Odegaard whips in from the left. Jesus competes at the near post but it’s eventually gathered by Vicario.
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
71 mins: Maddison is back on the pitch and appears to be running freely again. A good sign for every Spurs fan watching.
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
69 mins: Son fires into the side netting from a tight angle but there’s concern now for Maddison after his leg appeared to get caught in the surface after a challenge with Havertz.
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham
67 mins: A yellow for Nketiah as the Arsenal forward lunges in very late on Vicario as the Spurs keeper slightly miscontrols the ball.
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