Tottenham’s victory over North London rivals Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates has brought them a step closer to their first trophy since 2008 and secured their spot in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Heung-min, stepping in for Harry Kane, scored the first goal in the 20th minute after a tough defensive struggle led by Dele Alli, who then added a second goal just before the hour mark. With just six points away from the top spot in the Premier League and a crucial Champions League match ahead, Tottenham’s season looks promising.
Highlights
Tottenham’s revenge for their 4-2 loss to Arsenal earlier this month has been sweet as they now have won 10 of their last twelve games. Mauricio Pochettino was absent during the game, but Ben Davies filled in admirably, contributing to two consecutive clean sheets, while Paulo Gazzaniga showed his worth as Spurs’ second-choice goalkeeper.
On the other hand, Son proved his value by stepping up in the absence of Kane. Despite Fernando Llorente making an impact as a substitute against Burnley, it’s becoming clear that Spurs can manage without him. The upcoming semi-final clash against Chelsea is challenging, but avoiding Manchester City is a positive for Tottenham.
Lowlights
It’s hard to find faults with this performance. However, Pochettino’s continued success will only make him more attractive to potential suitors. The incident where Alli was hit on the head by a plastic water bottle thrown by an Arsenal fan was an unfortunate event.
