A towering header from Gabriel handed Arsenal the bragging rights in the latest instalment of the north London derby as they ran out 1-0 winners over Tottenham Hotspur.
The Brazilian rose highest to nod home Bukayo Saka’s corner in the 64th minute and sparked jubilant scenes from the away supporters.
Tottenham enjoyed the lion’s share of possession but simply could not find a way past a resolute Arsenal backline in a heated contest that generated eight yellow cards.Â
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Gabriel rose highest to nod home a corner and put Arsenal in front just beyond the hour mark
The Brazilian’s header sparked jubilant scenes among the travelling Arsenal supporters
Tempers threatened to boil over in the first half as several stars were handed yellow cards