Arsenal extended their unbeaten run to 19 games as they came from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 at the Emirates on Saturday evening
The Gunners began the game in splendid fashion, grabbing the lead in the 10th minute, with Pierre-Emerick converting from the spot after Jan Vertonghen had handled the ball in the box. But, Tottenham reversed the tide during a controversial four-minute period through Eric Dier and Harry Kane, with Mike Dean the villain for the Gunners once again.
But, Arsenal lifted their levels in the second half, just like they have known to become this season, with Aubameyang scoring his second before Alexandre Lacazette and Lucas Torreira found the back of the net to round off the win. The three points took Unai Emery’s men above Tottenham, with fans making their pleasure known on social media.
NOW WILL YOU TAKE US SERIOUSLY!!!!!!!! NORTH LONDON IS RED AND ALWAYS WILL BE!!!!
— MR DT © (@MrDtAFC) December 2, 2018
North London is white. Emery will be exposed in a competitive league. Lacazette is a fraud. Aubameyang is a big game bottler. Ramsey’s attitude is awful. Bellerin and Xhaka are diabolical footballers. Arsenal don’t have character, identity or spirit.
Yeah, yeah. We know.
— Patrick Timmons (@PatrickTimmons1) December 2, 2018
Dive and a shhhh celebration just to lose 4-2. ?? What a derby for Spurs
— FG (@FunnyGooner) December 2, 2018
Arsenal to Spurs in the second half pic.twitter.com/U6ZbkgYzYy
— Zito (@_Zeets) December 2, 2018
I’m feeling an early st. Totteringhams day this year
— Jad Safadi (@jad_safadi) December 2, 2018
Job done and dusted. North London is red!!! Always remember!! #NLD ARSENAL FOREVER. pic.twitter.com/T3xTgnibzW
— Supree (@LadyGooner8) December 2, 2018
What a day, what a performance, what an atmosphere.
Arsenal 4 Spurs 2. North London is ???? pic.twitter.com/Qu2mRA7uUr
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) December 2, 2018
Very un4-2nate for Spurs.
— MIKILL PANE (@MikillPane) December 2, 2018
What a game and what a win. North London will always be Red ? pic.twitter.com/CHHClDm4cx
— Nzonźi (@DatGooner_17) December 2, 2018
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a brace, becoming the first player to score 10 goals in the Premier League this season. And, Arsenal fans knew to laud their star striker while also poking fun at Harry Kane.
Kane better than Aubameyang?LOL #COYG
— BOB (@im_bobjee) December 2, 2018
Buzzing I love @Aubameyang7 @aaronramsey different class when he come on @Arsenal @arsenal ??
— Ray Parlour (@RealRomfordPele) December 2, 2018
This game just proved that Aubameyang is better than Kane. #COYG #Arsenal
— Kristian (@kristianvin03) December 2, 2018
Aubameyang outclassed Harry Kane in every aspect today. His movement, combinations and work rate were outstanding. This is why I want Auba up front. That second goal he scored today is an insanely hard finish a certain Frenchman who also wore No.14 would be proud of…
— LTArsenal™️ (@ltarsenal) December 2, 2018
Finally, we have a proper striker again. Brilliant player @Aubameyang7. #afc pic.twitter.com/q5O7g1e9rr
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 2, 2018
Aaron Ramsey made a major difference upon being introduced at half-time, and fans urged Arsenal to hand the Welshman a renewal.
How has Ramsey put in a performance like this with no contract on the table for him. Respect man.
— Dezil Dez (@DezilDezz) December 2, 2018
Put that contract back on Ramsey’s table with immediate alacrity! @Arsenal @UnaiEmery_
— Daddy (@Yemzine) December 2, 2018
Give Ramsey the new contract!
— The Arsenal (@DareToWenger) December 2, 2018
Ramsey added to his legend status today. Massively helped to turn the game around. Deserves the utmost respect from all Arsenal fans in whatever time he has left at the club.
— Paddy (@VieiraPaddy) December 2, 2018
Finally, Arsenal fans did not forget to highlight Mike Dean’s howlers in the game.
Just a quick throwback to these quotes from January.
Arsène Wenger: ‘You’re not honest.’
Mike Dean: ‘So you’re calling me a cheat?’
Arsène Wenger: ‘I maintain what I say, you’re not honest… you’re a disgrace.’
— Patrick Timmons (@PatrickTimmons1) December 2, 2018