Tottenham and Arsenal Equal Premier League Record in North London Derby
In a thrilling encounter, Tottenham and Arsenal matched a Premier League record for the most yellow cards in the first half of a match. The north London derby saw both teams receive a staggering seven cautions, with five of them going to Spurs players.
The game was a physical and intense affair, with both teams looking to gain the upper hand. Arsenal had several chances to take the lead, but Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was in top form to deny them. The Gunners’ Gabriel Martinelli missed a key opportunity to put his team ahead, and Ange Postecoglou’s side had to settle for a 0-0 halftime score.
The first half was marked by a series of flashpoints, with Spurs players Destiny Udogie, Rodrigo Bentancur, Micky van de Ven, and Dejan Kulusevski all receiving yellow cards. Arsenal’s William Saliba was also booked for delaying the restart, and Jorginho joined him in the book for holding on 49 minutes.
The intensity of the game continued into the second half, with Arsenal eventually taking the lead on 68 minutes through Gabriel Magalhaes’ powerful header. The goal put the Gunners on course to win their ninth Premier League away match in 10 attempts in 2024, and they held on to secure a 1-0 win and move into second place in the Premier League table.
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Tottenham and Arsenal have matched the Premier League record for most yellow cards in the first half of a match (7) pic.twitter.com/Fx6h9zW4iA
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 15, 2024
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