Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham: Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang nets to complete comeback as rivals draw
Daily MailPierre-Emerick Aubameyang had not done much. Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang touched in a superb cross into the box from Matteo Guendouzi to bring Arsenal back level The Arsenal forward roared in celebration with his team-mates after netting to make it 2-2 in the 70th minute Harry Kane doubled Tottenham's advantage from the spot after Granit Xhaka brought down Son Heung-Min in the area Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette fired in from close range to halve the deficit on the stroke of half time The visitors had taken the lead 10 minutes into the match after Christian Eriksen tapped into the net from just yards out Sokratis thought he had won it for the Arsenal when he bundled in from close in the second half but it was ruled out for offside The Arsenal defender complained to referee Martin Atkinson as he consulted VAR and received advice to rule the goal out MATCH FACTS, PLAYER RATINGS AND LEAGUE TABLE ARSENAL : Leno 6, Maitland-Niles 6, Sokratis 6, Luiz 5.5, Kolasinac 6.5, Torreira 5.5, Xhaka 5, Guendouzi 8.5, Pepe 7, Lacazette 7, Aubameyang 7; SUBS NOT USED: Ozil, Chambers, Nelson, Martinez, Willock SCORERS: Lacazette, Aubameyang BOOKED: Lacazette, Sokratis, Xhaka MANAGER: Unai Emery 7.5 TOTTENHAM : Lloris 7.5, Alderweireld 7, Sanchez 5.5, Vertonghen 6, Rose 6.5, Sissoko 6.5, Winks 7.5, Lamela 6.5, Eriksen 7.5, Son 8, Kane 7.5; SUBS NOT USED: Gazzaniga, Aurier, Lucas Moura, Skipp, Davies SCORERS: Eriksen, Kane BOOKED: Rose, Lamela, Eriksen, Winks, Sanchez MANAGER: Mauricio Pochettino 6 REFEREE: Martin Atkinson 8 Season at a glance Live tables Fixtures Scores Premier League Premier League Championship League One League Two Scottish Premiership Scottish Div 1 Scottish Div 2 Scottish Div 3 Ligue 1 Serie A La Liga Bundesliga He thought differently to the rest of his team-mates, most importantly he thought differently to Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen, too. The Arsenal and Tottenham players clash on the side of the pitch as Sokratis and Danny Rose wrestle with each other Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno springs across his goal to make an acrobatic save and deny Tottenham from scoring Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac stretches out his leg by can't make enough contact to steer the ball goalwards Kane looks up to the heavens after coming agonisingly close to scoring Tottenham's third when his shot thumped the post Dani Ceballos hits a powerful dipping shot on goal but Tottenham keeper Lloris pulls off an acrobatic save to keep it out Hugo Lloris dives to his right to palm away a long-ranged effort from Arsenal midfielder Xhaka during the second half 'Visit Rwanda' reads an advertising banner regularly displayed on the electronic hoardings around the perimeter here and it seems many in Arsenal's defence had taken that advice as Tottenham made their way through the middle for their first goal after just 10 minutes. Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris pounces on the ball before an Arsenal player can reach it to relieve the pressure Nicolas Pepe tries his luck from a free-kick just outside the box but his whipped effort doesn't trouble the Tottenham goal Tottenham supporters erupt into pandemonium in the stands after taking a two-goal lead at the Emirates on Sunday Moussa Sissoko times his sliding challenge to perfection to dispossess Sead Kolasinac in a dangerous area Tottenham were in the area but not in a way that couldn't be contained. Arsenal concede a free-kick as Xhaka and David Luiz bundle Tottenham midfielder Eriksen over to the ground Matteo Guendouzi and Tottenham substitute Dele Alli clash during the second half at the Emirates Stadium The big screen shows Arsenal's equaliser will stand after VAR adjudged Aubameyang not to be in an offside position Mauricio Pochettino beats the turf in frustration as his side miss a glorious chance late on to score the winner Arsenal survive a late penalty scare as Sokratis bundles Kane over in the penalty area in the dying minutes of the game The play broke down in a midfield mess, allowing Arsenal to come back before Pepe – dangerous once more, after an impressive start at Liverpool last week – threaded a lovely ball through to Lacazette.