LONDON, UK
Arsenal moved eight points clear at the top of the table as a Hugo Lloris own goal and a strike from Martin Odegaard secured a first-ever win against Tottenham Hotspur at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Gunners had claimed only two points from a possible 24 at Spurs going into Sunday's derby but they took the lead when Lloris fumbled Bukayo Saka's 14th-minute cross into his own net.
Odegaard, the Premier League Player of the Month for November/December, continued his fine form and swept Arsenal 2-0 ahead from Saka's pass on 36 minutes.
With nothing to lose, Spurs pressed hard to find a way back after the break as Dejan Kulusevski and Harry Kane went close, while Aaron Ramdale's save from Ryan Sessegnon was the pick of some important stops by the Arsenal goalkeeper.
Arsenal's chances were restricted in the second half with Eddie Nketiah carving out their best opportunity on 70 minutes but Lloris was equal to his effort.
Spurs substitute Richarlison and Son Heung-min were also frustrated by stoic Arsenal defending as the Gunners held firm for an historic win.
Arsenal remain top with 47 points from 18 matches, their best start to a Premier League season. Spurs are 14 points behind in fifth spot.
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