Bukayo Saka said Arsenal had learned lessons from last season's Premier League collapse as they held off a stirring Tottenham fightback to beat their bitter London rivals 3-2 on Sunday.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Welsh striker #22 Brennan Johnson, Tottenham Hotspur’s Welsh defender #33 Ben Davies fight for the ball with Arsenal’s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on April 28, 2024. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR ‘LIVE’ SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES.
The league leaders were in cruise control at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at half-time after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s own goal was followed by goals for Saka and Kai Havertz. Son Heung-min made it 2-0 from the penalty spot in the 87th minute but Arsenal held on despite a nervy final few moments.“We know it is a big derby and they don’t want to lose 3-0 at home. Momentum shifted their way but I am proud of the boys — we managed to get the three points.
Saka said Arsenal, who led the way for most of last season before faltering badly in the final weeks, had toughened up.
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