Arsenal is leaving archrival Tottenham's stadium with a win for the third season in a row after Gabriel Magalhaes' second-half header settled a feisty and physical north London derby in the Premier League on Sunday.
Tottenham had Arsenal pegged back for much of the game but couldn't make its chances count as the visitors weathered the pressure before Gabriel secured a 1-0 win by scoring in the 64th minute. The Brazilian center back lost his marker and met a corner from Bukayo Saka with a thumping header from the middle of the box.
"It is a big derby and we are so happy to win here," said Gabriel, who celebrated boisterously in front of the away fans after the final whistle. "Let's enjoy it now."
The goal came largely against the run of play but secured a vital victory for Arsenal, which is already two points behind defending champion Manchester City and could ill afford to drop more points ahead of a trip to the Etihad Stadium next weekend.
The visitors were slightly fortunate not to be trailing early, though, as Tottenham took full advantage of Arsenal's weakened midfield to boss proceedings for much of the opening hour.
