Kane’s Brace Powers Spurs to Dramatic Derby WinKane’s Brace Powers Spurs to Dramatic Derby Win In a pulsating north London derby at the Emirates Stadium, Harry Kane’s second-half brace fired Tottenham Hotspur to a thrilling 2-1 victory over bitter rivals Arsenal. After a goallesson first half, the game sprung to life after the interval. Bukayo Saka broke the deadlock for the hosts in the 64th minute, curling a sumptuous effort into the bottom corner. But Spurs refused to be disheartened. Just three minutes later, Kane leveled the scores with a clinical finish from close range. The England captain then sealed the win in the 87th minute, pouncing on a loose ball in the box to complete his brace. The victory sent Tottenham soaring into fourth place in the Premier League table, two points ahead of Arsenal. It also marked Spurs’ first away win in the derby since 2010. Kane’s goals were his 13th and 14th of the season, making him the joint-top scorer in the league alongside Erling Haaland. The striker’s performance was a timely reminder of his importance to his team, silencing any doubts about his future at the club. Arsenal, meanwhile, were left to rue their missed chances. They had the better of the game for long periods but failed to make their dominance count. The defeat dented their hopes of challenging for the Premier League title and left manager Mikel Arteta with plenty to ponder. Tottenham boss Antonio Conte hailed Kane’s contribution after the game, saying: “He is a world-class striker and he showed it again today. His goals were decisive and helped us secure a very important victory.” Kane himself was delighted with the result and his own performance, saying: “It was a great feeling to score twice and help the team win. This is a massive win for us and it gives us a lot of confidence looking forward.” With the north London derby now behind them, both Spurs and Arsenal will turn their attention to their upcoming Champions League fixtures. Tottenham travel to Marseille on Tuesday, while Arsenal host PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.
