Goals and Highlights: Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham 2019 Premier League

Thank you for joining us at Vavel and me, Daniel Huggins, for this breathtaking North London Derby. 

Highlights to follow as soon as they are available.

It's 10 goals now for Kane against Arsenal.

⚽️ Harry Kane's #PL record in the North London derby:

Appearances - 🔟
Goals - 🔟
Penalties scored - 5⃣

Only scored more PL goals (11) v Leicester #ARSTOT #NLD pic.twitter.com/6GK9TqkPyJ

— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) September 1, 2019

He's always in the mood for a North London Derby goal.

One player to catch the eye for Spurs was another substitute -  Giovani Lo Celso who pressed relentlessly and impressed with his energy and ability to carry the ball forward. 

Dani Ceballos is set to take the league by storm this season and once again he has shown why - despite today's performance only coming in a short cameo. Aubameyang, Lacazette and Pepe also look sharp for Arsenal - but the record signing from Lille needs his first goal too come fast or his confidence may drop.

Talking point: Should Granit Xhaka have been sent off? The Swiss international gave away a penalty and got away without being booked but gave away an abundance of fouls.

On another day Xhaka could have easily been given his marching orders for two bookable offences.

Spurs will be happy to get a point at the Emirates but perhaps they could have done better when in the last minute Moussa Sissoko had minimal to do but somehow still skying way over the bar.

Arsenal fail to capitalise on their home advantage and the wind in their sails and Tottenham hang on! A fantastic point for Tottenham but Arsenal will feel like they should have done more. 

Full time reaction to come.

90+5' CHANCE FOR SISSOKO! Why did it have to fall to Sissoko. One of these days he will have a strike - that ends up below the top tier....

And that's it!

90+3' Kane hauls himself to the ground in hope for a penalty but nothing coming from Martin Atkinson and VAR.

90+2' Finally a yellow for Xhaka as he brings down Kane who tried to break clear.

90' Moussa Sissoko carries a long way up the pitch but his final ball is lacking.

5 minutes added on...

88' Kane is sent through by Eriksen and he aims for Dele Alli at the back post but it is diverted behind for a corner.

86' Handbags now between the two sets of players as Harry Winks and Sokratis come together after Sokratis' reaction to Winks' challenge. The Arsenal defender receives a yellow card for his troubles.

85' Sanchez oh my oh my you have got away with one! Horrible mistake from the defender who's header lands at Ceballos' feet. Pepe is eventually found but he scuffs his shot wide.

83'  The free kick is cleared and Arsenal get the ball running again as Kolasinac is found on the left hand side completely free - as Sanchez seemed to have ran back to position as if he was playing centre back.

Either way Tottenham survive.

82' The free-kick is cleared but great play from Lo Celso sees Spurs have another free-kick but from further out this time.

81' Sissoko wins a free kick in a very dangerous area for Spurs.

79' GOAL! NO! OFFSIDE! A free-kick routine sees Kolasinac sent through and Sokratis pokes home at the back post but Kolasinac is offside.

78' Yellow card for Sanchez and a Spurs substitute as Son comes off for Lo Celso.

77' Pepe has a free strike on the edge of the box after a corner but it is wild and doesn't trouble the keeper at all.

76' Very frustrating for Spurs fans as they cannot get out their own half. Arsenal in complete control.

75' Another save from Lloris this time from a Xhaka shot which forces a corner. The corner is short and Spurs eventually clear.

74' Yellow card now for Harry Winks after a foul on Guendouzi.

73' Arsenal have shown so much passion and desire today while Spurs still don't look like they have hit second gear. A frantic finally I think we are in for.

71' Guendouzi take a bow! That is a wonderful ball in for Aubameyang to poke past Lloris! It's all even and Arsenal deserve it!

67' Big chance for Spurs on the break but Son chooses the wrong option and Arsenal win the ball back in their own box quite easily.

Sub for Arsenal as Lacazette makes way for Mkhitarayan.

65' ALMOST AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT FROM CEBALLOS! Lloris is to thank as Ceballos lets fly from range and he catches it beautifully and it is flying into the top corner but the Spurs keeper parries it out for a corner.

63' The corner is cleared and Lacazette gets himself booked for pulling back Eriksen on the counter.

Arsenal sub sees Torreira come off for Dani Ceballos.

62' Shot from Aubameyang out of nothing draws a corner for Arsenal.

60' Tottenham substitution sees Dele Alli on for Erik Lamela.

59' WOODWORK FOR SPURS! That is why Kane is one of the best in the world. From an acute angle, the England captain rattles the far post after being seeded through.

57' Yellow card for Christian Eriksen after he kicks the ball away as Arsenal wanted to take a free kick quickly.

Big moments for Spurs these.

56' BIG CHANCES FOR ARSENAL! Fantastic save from Lloris to deny Matteo Guendouzi!

The resulting corner is agonisingly close to but Kolasinac is unable to divert in.

53' The corner doesn't bother the Arsenal defence too much and they come up the other end as Pepe is sent on his way on the right hand side but Rose is too strong for him and shepherds it out for a goal kick.

52' Son again forces a save from Leno after good work from Lamela and Spurs have another corner.

50' Harry Kane and Sokratis wrestle each other to the ground but the Arsenal man gets the benefit of the doubt and the free kick despite being last man.

49' Another corner for Spurs that ends up in the arms of Leno - surely time to switch set piece taker?

47' LLORIS WHAT ARE YOU DOING?? We have seen it a couple of times from Adrian this year and a few other times from different keepers but it is not often you see a keeper of Lloris' quality misplace a 10 yard pass. Spurs get away with it though with Alderweireld covering well.

46' Arsenal get us back underway and immediately attack as Lacazette has a tame header which Lloris saves comfortably.

Worth pointing out Dani Ceballos is trending on Twitter, could that man come on for Arsenal in the second half?

Time for me to take a breather I think. Send me your thoughts and second half predictions via Twitter @DanHuggins23

What a fantastic game we have on our hands as Arsenal work their way back into the game and they definitely deserve that goal.

However it is 2-1 to Tottenham at the break.

45+2' It's all scrappy as Tottenham panic as Rose gives the ball away cheaply and Arsenal come forward and Lacazette is needed the ball in the area and makes no mistake in powering past Lloris.

45' Sissoko involved again now but at the wrong end of the pitch as he gives away a free kick in a dangerous position for Arsena. Can they work the keeper?

2 minutes added time...

44' Corner to Tottenham is taken short and eventually is cleared when it arrives in the box but only as far as Sissoko who hits Sissoko trademark shot and ends up in the upper tier.

43' CHANCE FOR PEPE! Lloris makes a smart save and holds on gratefully as Pepe's shot looks destined for the far corner.

41' Spurs have played this so smartly tactics-wise. They have countered with great effectiveness and they lead their rivals 2-0.

40' Harry Kane with a penalty! It's a poor poor challenge from Granit Xhaka on Son after the Korean forward had already offloaded the ball. Kane makes no mistake.

39' PENALTY TO SPURS! KANE TO STEP UP

38' Good save from Leno after Eriksen's free kick! 

37' Lamela wins a free-kick on the edge of the area for Spurs. Can Eriksen or Kane add another for their side?

36' Kane has a shot that gives Leno issues and he parries again but not far enough, but this time Arsenal manage to get back to snuff out the danger.

33' Spurs look lucky to be in the lead right now but Arsenal haven't as yet given Hugo Lloris any problems.

32' Yellow card for Lamela.

31' Arsenal having the majority of possession here and Spurs are struggling right now to get out their own half.

30' A slight delay in taking the corner as Danny Rose is warned for shirt tugging and pushing. The corner eventually is cleared and Spurs can have a moment to cool down.

29' Spurs living dangerously as Kane heads out for a corner to Arsenal from a free kick.

25' Arsenal have responded well in the last few minutes to the Tottenham equaliser and they are definitely looking dangerous down the left hand side against Sanchez.

23' CHANCE FOR ARSENAL! Aubameyang cuts in from the left hand side and curls in a cross towards the back post where Pepe heads towards goal but Rose blocks fantastically!

The resulting corner sees Xhaka have a shot that does not trouble Lloris in goal for Spurs.

20' A foul by Sanchez on Guendouzi leaves the young midfielder in pain but gives Arsenal a chance to get a good free kick into the box.

However they opt for the short free kick and it comes to nothing.

19' Leno catches the set piece again for a second time in a row and looks long immediately but Tottenham deal with it and calm play down.

18' WHAT A SAVE FROM LENO! Spurs survive a scramble in their own box and counter with pace. 

Lamela's run opens up a shooting angle for Son who forces a save from Leno. 

Corner coming up.

17' Lamela's free kick is poor but Spurs manage to neutralise the counter attack before it gets dangerous.

16' Kane wins a free kick off Xhaka. Spurs looking dangerous right now.

15' Eriksen is pulling the things at the moment and he has a bending strike from distance but Leno saves comfortably.

13' Arsenal getting more joy in behind Sanchez at right back but Kolasinac loses his footing and Spurs are saved again.

12' More on the goal as Lamela is sent through by Son and the Argentine's shot is parried by Leno into the path of Christian Eriksen who slots home from close range!

11' GOALLLLLL!!!! SPURS TAKE THE LEAD THROUGH Christian Eriksen!

10' Scuffed effort from Lacazette lets Spurs off easy as Vertonghen commits himself putting the Tottenham defence under pressure.

7' Kane turns David Luiz in a dangerous area before being brought down. Luiz is a lucky boy.

6' Son gets in behind for the first time towards the left hand side corner flag for Spurs but his cross is cleared by David Luiz.

5' First corner of the game goes to Arsenal as they give Sanchez problems on this right hand side.

The corner is cleared only as far as Maitland-Niles who's strike is turned away for a throw in.

3' It is a four-back formation for Spurs as Sanchez starts at right back.

2' First chance already for Arsenal as Nicolas Pepe receives the ball on the edge of the box but his strike is high and wide.

1' We have begun as Tottenham get us underway!

Teams are leaving the changing rooms and making their way out on to the pitch!

Less than 10 minutes to go now!!

Here is footage of the Arsenal team arriving for the game.

Game mode 🔛#ARSTOT pic.twitter.com/8LoWeb8P2j

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 1, 2019

They look focused and ready for the match - Arsenal fans and Unai Emery will be hoping that is the case.

15 minute to go!

Even if their team lose today, one small piece of news may brighten the mood just a tiny bit for Spurs supporters.

[@Football_LDN] Tottenham Hotspur have been given the green light to return for Paulo Dybala in the January transfer window.

Spurs tried and failed to sign Paulo Dybala from Juventus in the summer but may now look to return for the Argentinian forward after winter.#THFC #COYS pic.twitter.com/uNSoN8NxUT

— Ricky Sacks 🎙 (@RickSpur) September 1, 2019

Paulo Dybala, the man they so almost signed this summer,  continues to be linked with the club for a January transfer.

Harry Kane is the leading scorer in the North London Derby in the Premier League era, with 9 goals.

That total will surely rise in the future but will it rise today?

Remember, if you cannot catch the match on TV, your best bet to keep up with the action is to stay here on Vavel!

Send in your score predictions and thoughts to us via Twitter by tweeting @DanHuggins23!

Premier League score update

Everton 3-2 Wolves FT

Willy Boly is sent off in the last few moments as a Richarlison double and a header from Alex Iwobi inspires the Toffees to a victory.

Here is Thierry Henry taking his son to the Emirates for this evening's clash.

Henry said he is 'teaching him the importance of the North London Derby'.

Four defensive players have been named in Pochettino's starting line-up - Davinson Sanchez, Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld and Danny Rose, but who will be playing where?

Alderweireld or Sanchez may start at Right-back, or the other option may be a three back formation with Danny Rose and Moussa Sissoko starting as wing backs.

The forward combination that might be set to rock the league start together for the very first time.

For the very first time 🤩

🇨🇮 Nicolas Pepe
🇬🇦 @Aubameyang7
🇫🇷 @LacazetteAlex #ARSTOT pic.twitter.com/QuuZpga6Om

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 1, 2019

Nicolas Pepe, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette face a tough defensive pairing to break down however in Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen.

Latest score in the Premier League:

Everton 3-2 Wolves (Richarlison)

Latest score in the Premier League:

Everton 2-2 Wolves

It's a big day for Mauricio Pochettino who has been under  serious pressure to get results and reveal his future recently.

Checking in for the derby. #NorthLondonDerby ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/z7sg8Q9w6c

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 1, 2019

Will he and his Tottenham side come away from the Emirates with three points?

Arsenal team to face Tottenham:

Three changes for the Gunners as Alexandre Lacazette, Sean Kolasinac and Lucas Torreira come in for the North London Derby.

Here is the starting XI for Tottenham Hotspur. 

#THFC: Lloris (C), Sanchez, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Winks, Sissoko, Eriksen, Lamela, Son, Kane

➡️ @WilliamHill latest (18+) https://t.co/O9tLkHLO3T #NorthLondonDerby ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/gUHdv1AOUK

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 1, 2019

Two changes for Spurs as Jan Vertonghen and Christian Eriksen come in for Kyle Walker-Peters and Lucas Moura.

This is one of the biggest derbies in the world and the Emirates certainly looks more than fit enough to host it.

📍 Emirates Stadium

The perfect stage 😍#ARSTOT pic.twitter.com/4GGlnP584i

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 1, 2019

Hopefully we see a cracking game here this afternoon!

Leading into this game, there have been 198 games between the two clubs. Arsenal have beaten Spurs 82 times while Spurs have won 64. The spoils have been shared 52 times.

Team line-ups will be available in 15 minutes.

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The last time Arsenal faced Tottenham at their home ground was in the Carabao Cup Quarter Final as the latter ran out 2-0 winners over their arch-rivals.

Goals from Heung-Min Son and Dele Alli secured the win for Spurs.

Speaking in-between preparations in the Arsenal camp for the clash with their rivals, manager Unai Emery labelled Liverpool and Tottenham as the 'best tests'.

"Matches like last week against Liverpool, this week against Tottenham, they are the two teams who played the final of the Champions League," said Emery.

"It's amazing and is the best test.

"Every time is a good time to play against them with our supporters. Maybe this match on Sunday is the best match in the world [this weekend] for all football supporters."

Speaking ahead of Sunday's North London Derby, Pochettino quashed all rumours that he is set to exit Tottenham.

"What can I say about stupid rumours?" asked Pochettino.

"After five years now I start my sixth season. You know how we worked this summer to rebuild and update because from each summer, version 2.0, 3.0 - now we're version 6.0 MP software.

"Only social media can create something that stupid.

"I will not walk away after Sunday's game. I will be working Monday and Tuesday and then going away for a few days and coming back to meet Daniel [Levy] and watch some internationals.

"Do you bet? It's closed now! You lose your money!"

Arsenal will have Mesut Ozil available for the first time this season, but Kieran Tierney, Rob Holding and Hector Bellerin remain sidelined.

Tottenham are expected to have Dele Alli in their squad for the first time this season, but Tanguy Ndombele, Kyle Walker-Peters, Juan Foyth, Ryan Sessegnon will all miss out. Eric Dier is unlikely to be available also.

Both teams will be looking to bounce back from losses last weekend - Arsenal who lost 3-1 to Liverpool and Tottenham who lost 1-0 to Newcastle.

Hello and welcome to VAVEL UK’s live text commentary of Arsenal vs Tottenham in the Premier League. The two sides will face each other at Emirates Stadium, kick off 16:30 GMT on Sunday August 31.

My name is Daniel Huggins and I will be your host for this game.