Arsenal hold on for nervy North London derby win over Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal held on for a pulsating 3-2 North London derby win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday after a dreadful error by goalkeeper David Raya allowed their rivals back into a game that had looked out of reach.

Mikel Arteta's side had been coasting after taking a 3-0 first-half lead thanks to an own goal from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, a brilliant finish by Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz's header.

And the Premier League leaders remained in control until a moment of madness from Raya in the 64th minute. Under no pressure, the Spaniard chipped a ball out from the back straight to Cristian Romero who accepted the gift to coolly finish and drag his team back into the match.

Roared on by a home crowd that had been stunned into silence during a dreadful defensive performance in the opening 45 minutes, Spurs were then awarded a penalty three minutes from time.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice had fouled Ben Davies in the box and, after being asked by VAR to review the challenge on the pitchside monitor, referee Michael Oliver pointed to the spot and Son Heung-min made no mistake.

But Arsenal managed to hold out and secure all three points to move four points clear at the top of the table.

That lead was reduced to one point when Manchester City won 2-0 at Nottingham Forest later on Sunday and, if they win all of their remaining games, then Pep Guardiola's side, who have a game in hand, will clinch a historic fourth title in a row.

"The last 20 minutes wasn't nice, but it was worth it," Saka, who now has 15 Premier League goals this season, told Sky Sports after the match.

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