Son Scores Stunner as Tottenham Upset Arsenal in North London DerbySon Scores Stunner as Tottenham Upset Arsenal in North London Derby In a thrilling North London derby, Tottenham Hotspur stunned fierce rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, courtesy of Son Heung-min’s spectacular goal. The match started cautiously, with both teams probing for an opening. However, Tottenham gradually gained the upper hand, as Son and Harry Kane began to find pockets of space. In the 14th minute, the South Korean winger broke the deadlock in sensational fashion. Receiving the ball on the right flank, Son cut inside and unleashed a thunderous strike from 25 yards out. The ball swerved wickedly in the air before nestling into the top corner, leaving Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno helpless. Arsenal responded with urgency, but Tottenham defended resolutely, repelling the hosts’ attacks. Bukayo Saka had a great chance to equalize in the second half, but his close-range effort was superbly saved by Hugo Lloris. As the clock ticked down, Arsenal threw everything forward in search of an equalizer. However, Tottenham held firm, with Son and Kane dropping deep to help their defense. The final whistle sparked wild celebrations among the Tottenham players and fans. The victory snapped Arsenal’s six-match winning streak in all competitions and moved Tottenham up to fifth place in the Premier League standings. Son’s stunning goal proved to be the decisive moment in the match. It was his sixth goal of the season, and it cemented his status as one of the Premier League’s most lethal attackers. For Arsenal, the defeat was a major setback. They dropped down to ninth place, and their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League took a significant hit. The result will also pile pressure on manager Mikel Arteta, who has come under scrutiny for Arsenal’s inconsistent performances. The North London derby lived up to its billing as a fiercely contested battle between two bitter rivals. Tottenham emerged victorious on this occasion, but the rivalry is sure to continue to burn brightly in the seasons to come.
