Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham: 4 talking points from the North London Derby

Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham: 4 talking points as Gunners down Spurs

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Thomas Partey of Arsenal celebrates with team mates after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

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3. Xhaka’s becoming a fan favourite again

You will be hard-pressed to find a better redemption story than Granit Xhaka. The Swiss midfielder has been a monster for the Gunners this season as he has displayed everything fans want in a player.

Official: Granit Xhaka has been awarded Man of the Match for his performance vs. Tottenham this afternoon. [BT] #afc pic.twitter.com/FRv9JqEMit
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) October 1, 2022

He has won them over with consistently superb performances and is now adding goals to his game. A true leader on the pitch for Mikel Arteta, and it is safe to say that he has come full circle in his Arsenal journey.

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