Arsenal’s best and worst players in their London Derby win over Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal enjoyed a third straight win over rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday after a 1-0 win thanks to Gabriel’s header.

The Gunners battled through injuries, suspensions and a lack of top talent in midfield to secure three points on their trip to nearest rivals Spurs – winning the first north London derby of the campaign.

Mikel Arteta’s men remain unbeaten as they look to steal the coveted Premier League title away from reigning champions Manchester City.

But who impressed the most? Here are Arsenal’s best and worst players against Tottenham, courtesy of you 90min player ratings.

Gabriel – 9/10

Who else could have been awarded Arsenal’s man of the match award? Centre-back Gabriel was the only player to get his name on the scoresheet, heading the ball into the back of the net to separate the sides and send the Gunners on their way to victory.

In defense he was also successful, eliminating everything that came his way with ease. When Arsenal were caught in a slump, Gabriel came into his own, proving to be a huge threat both mentally and physically on the pitch.

The Spurs attack could sometimes tear through other players in defense, but no one could shake Gabriel.

William Saliba – 8/10

If not Gabriel, his center back partner William Saliba. It’s no surprise that the pair stood out against Spurs, their partnership vital to everything at the heart of Arsenal’s defence.

Saliba showed real sharpness in this game. It’s not often that the Frenchman struggles to get on his game, but when faced with his opponents he looked nervous – with an early booking in the 15th minute showing the pressure he may have succumbed to.

However, when he got deep, he stuck to playing, he shone, and became one of the most feared actors on the field. Saliba’s ability to bounce back from pressure is something Arsenal fans are used to seeing, but will undoubtedly be important as the season progresses.

Thomas Partey – 5/10

Let’s face it – this was one of the best performances from Thomas Partey as of late. He worked better with Jorginho in midfield and stepped up in the absence of Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.

However, Partey often looked too comfortable on the ball, preferring to make short passes to his teammates rather than launch quick attacks.

He acts with too much confidence at times, refusing to open up the confidence needed to pick up a pass downfield and engage in the offensive game.

Ben White – 6/10

Ben White has often struggled to keep up with Spurs’ fast-paced football players, leaving him stranded when his team attack.

His situation was made worse, however, by the fact that he sat alongside a back line that included Gabriel, Saliba and Jurrien Timber. Unfortunately for White he represented a small chink in the otherwise flawless armor.

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