EPL: Arsenal extends lead with win over Tottenham

Arsenal took their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points, following a comfortable 2-0 win over Tottenham in Sunday’s North London derby away at White Hart Lane.

Eight. Points. Clear. 🔝#TOTARS | @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/RCGaVxfPCd

— Premier League (@premierleague) January 15, 2023

A 14th minute own goal from Tottenham’s keeper, Hugo Lloris, gave Mikel Arterta’s side the lead. 

👇 Hugo Lloris literally hands Arsenal the lead 🤲

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Gunners’ captain, Martin Odegaard doubled the lead in the 36th minute. 

8️⃣ Premier League goals for Arsenal's number 8️⃣ this season 🔥

Talk about leading by example 👏© | #PL | @BudweiserSA pic.twitter.com/GszA74Szce

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Spur couldn’t find their way back into the game as Arsenal pocketed a well deserved three points, to strengthen their title chase. 

Stretching the gap at the #PL summit 🔴 pic.twitter.com/aBdltgdb7p

— Premier League (@premierleague) January 15, 2023

Chelsea 1 – 0 Crystal Palace

Elsewhere in London, Chelsea secured a lone goal victory over Crystal Palace.

FULL-TIME Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace

Kai Havertz’s header proves to be the difference at Stamford Bridge, securing the victory for the Blues#CHECRY pic.twitter.com/OZhuyrrcnI

— Premier League (@premierleague) January 15, 2023

Though the result didn’t take them out of the tenth, it was much needed, especially in view of their recent dip in form.

Kai Havertz breaks the deadlock 🔓🔵

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