Arsenal's 18-year-old left back Myles Lewis-Skelly was thrown into the deep end against Tottenham Hotspur, one of the Premier League's most goal-hungry teams, but the teenager passed with flying colours in an uplifting derby victory.

Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice got tight on Spurs' double pivots, limiting their ability to bounce around Arsenal’s high-pressing front line. From there, Jurrien Timber jumped outwards towards Spence, forcing play on to his weaker left foot.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta makes Premier League title race prediction: ‘It is going to be a long, long run’ - The Arsenal manager also provided an update on the club’s transfer dealings after a number

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are “actively looking” to make signings in attack this month following injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.  Saka, 23, underwent surgery on a hamstring injury in December and is expected to return in March.

Have we already witnessed the peak years of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal reign? It feels like this Emirates era is heading towards a crossroads, with Arsenal in the middle of a high-stakes game. This will either be one of the greatest seasons in the club’s history - ending a 21-year wait for the Premier League title - or a campaign which ends amid a highly-charged post-season review as to how they squandered their best chance to become champions in two decades.