Tottenham's Away Woes Continue as Arsenal Triumph in North London Derby
Smith Rowe and Saka Star in Gunners' Victory
Tottenham's Dismal Away Record at Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur's struggles on the road against Arsenal continued as they suffered a 2-0 defeat in the North London derby on Saturday. The result marked Spurs' 18th loss in their last 30 Premier League away games against their bitter rivals.
Smith Rowe and Saka Shine
Arsenal's young stars led the way in the victory. Emile Smith Rowe opened the scoring with a deflected effort in the 22nd minute, while Bukayo Saka doubled the advantage with a stunning finish in the 35th minute. Both players combined brilliantly throughout the match, causing constant problems for the Tottenham defense.
Tottenham's Missed Opportunities
Despite their poor away record, Tottenham had several chances to get back into the game. Harry Kane had a golden opportunity in the second half, but his header went just wide of the post. Richarlison also spurned a great chance, firing a shot over the bar from close range.
Arsenal Extend Lead Atop the Table
The victory moved Arsenal eight points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League standings. The Gunners have now won their last three league games and are looking increasingly dominant in the title race.
Tottenham's Struggles Continue
For Tottenham, the defeat extended their winless run in the league to four games. Antonio Conte's side has now dropped points in five of their last six league outings and are struggling to keep pace with the top teams.
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