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3 talking points from Arsenal’s 2-0 victory in the North London Derby

By Toby Hill

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Ryan Sessegnon of Tottenham Hotspur battles with Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 15, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Ryan Sessegnon of Tottenham Hotspur battles with Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 15, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images) /
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2. Eddie Nketiah leading the line isn’t as big of a downgrade as was thought

Eddie Nketiah led the line well on Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
Eddie Nketiah led the line well on Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) /

I think all Arsenal fans were worried when Gabriel Jesus was injured in Qatar during the World Cup. The Brazilian has become such an integral part of the Arsenal attack since his arrival from Manchester City – his loss meant that Nketiah had big boots to fill. He did that perfectly today.

Nketiah’s holdup play was crucial. He was impactful when going forward and offered Arsenal everything that was needed. It was another match where more and more fans should feel comforted that he can do just as well as Jesus.

On another day he could have had two. Lloris denied him from point-blank range to keep the score line from becoming embarrassing for the hosts. These are the performances that we need to see if Arsenal are going to ride this run until the end.

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