Arsenal Vs Spurs: 5 things we learned – Well, that was wild

2. The front three’s debut

For the first time this season, Unai Emery fielded the front three that all Arsenal fans have been waiting for: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang off the left flank, Nicolas Pepe on the opposite wing, and Alexandre Lacazette, through the middle. Given the resources ploughed into them, this is the crux of the Arsenal team. They will go as far as their front three can take them, and based off this performance, that might be quite a long way.

Aubameyang and Lacazette both scored their customary goals, their third and second of the season respectively. Both were terrific finishes, which is not surprising given their clinical quality in front of goal. Pepe, meanwhile, had some wonderful touches, skipping past Spurs defenders with ease, but lacked the cutting edge in the final third.

That is not to be overly critical of the £72 million man. He recorded his first assist of his Arsenal career here, and the goals will surely come if he continues to threaten as he has done. He just needs a little luck in front of goal, because he is doing everything else right. They are not quite as cohesive as Liverpool’s triumvirate, but the potential is clear to see. This could be a riveting campaign indeed.