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Arsenal & Tottenham play out thrilling 2-2 draw

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Tottenham came from behind twice to secure a hard-earned point in the north London derby against Arsenal in a thriller at Emirates Stadium.

In a relentless encounter, Arsenal took the lead after 26 minutes when Bukayo Saka’s shot was deflected into his own goal by Spurs defender Cristian Romero..

But Spurs levelled three minutes before half-time. 

Arsenal would restore their lead after 54 minutes when Romero was penalised for handball following the intervention of the Video Assistant Referee, with Saka scoring from the spot.

Spurs, illustrating their new positive approach under manager Ange Postecoglou in his first north London derby, were back on terms almost instantly when Jorginho lost possession to Maddison, who played in Son for another cool finish.

The result leaves Tottenham and Arsenal in 4th and 5th, respectively but level on points.

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