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Arsenal emerged victorious in the North-London Derby on Sunday, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during their Premier League 2024/25 Matchday 4 fixture, thus securing the Bragging Rights.
The match was intense, with 7 yellow cards being shown in the first half. Gabriel's powerful header in the 64th minute secured the win for Mikel Arteta's team, making him the goal-scoring defender.
An Action-packed First Half
In the first half of the North London Derby, there were several instances where emotions ran high, leading to several yellow cards being issued to both teams. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have had competitive matches in the past, sometimes resulting in disciplinary actions such as yellow and red cards.
From the outset, it was an evenly-matched game with both teams engaging in rapid counter-attacks. Arsenal squandered two excellent opportunities within the first 25 minutes, as Gabriel Martinelli failed to convert the opening goal in the North-London Derby.
In the latest installment of this historic rivalry, Tottenham Hotspur unfortunately set a new record. They received 5 yellow cards in the first half, marking the highest number of yellow cards awarded to a home team in the first half of a Premier League match.
Watch the intense clash of the rivals here
Gabriel's Header won the Bragging Rights for the Gunners
The second half was relatively less eventful, with Jorginho receiving the only yellow card of the half in the 49th minute from referee Jarred Gillett.
In the 64th minute, Bukayo Saka provided an excellent corner delivery, which Gabriel expertly headed into the net from close range. This goal allowed Arsenal to take the lead, prompting a jubilant reaction from the away fans.
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