Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Arsenal: Player Ratings
In on the most riveting contest in the Premier League this season, the North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal ended in a 2-2 draw. The game was filled with goal mouth incident with the two team combining for 36 attempts on goal.
Arsenal were thrust into the lead when Aaron Ramsey cheekily finished off a move on the counter against the run of play. While Spurs huffed and puffed, they were not really able to clear cut chances until the 55th minute.
The 55th minute saw the game turn on its head as Francis Coquelin received his marching orders from referee Mike Oliver for a rash tackle on Harry Kane that lead to the Arsenal midfielder’s second yellow. Spurs pounced before Arsenal could get to grips with the setback. Quick successive strike from Toby Alderweireld and Harry Kane within the space of two minutes gave Spurs the upper hand within seven minutes of the sending off incident.
Mauricio Pochettino’s men, however, could not hang on to the lead as ten men Arsenal came roaring back as Alexis Sanchez scored in the 72nd minute to bring parity. A tense final twenty odd minutes saw both teams creating chances but none to drag the advantage home.
So who were the studs and who were the duds? Here is Sportskeeda’s take on each and every player.
Tottenham Hotspur
Hugo Lloris – (6/10)
Always an advantage playing with a sweeper keeper like him. Read the game well, but should have done much better for the second goal.
Kyle Walker – (6.5/10)
His pace caused some trouble down the right flank. Defensively, lacked consistency throughout the game.
Toby Alderweireld – (7/10)
Did his job at the back for the most part and most importantly brought Spurs back into the game with his equaliser.
Kevin Wimmer – (6.5/10)
Struggled at times to deal with the pace of Danny Welbeck, but didn’t make any costly errors. Would have however been disappointed to have let in two.
Danny Rose – (7.5/10)
One of the best players at the park today. Sparkled with his pace and energetic bursts forward. Could have a good chance of sneaking into the English team for the upcoming European championship.
Moussa Dembele – (7.5/10)
Silky smooth on the ball and firm on the tackle as always. His presence at heart of the action helped Tottenham dominate proceedings.
Eric Dier – (7/10)
Lucky not to get a second yellow. Otherwise, another steady display at the centre of midfield from the Englishman.
Delle Alli – (6/10)
The young English youngster had a rare off day as he failed to make a mark on the proceedings like he normally does. There will certainly be better days and better derbies for him.
Christian Eriksen – (6.5/10)
The Dane showed some classy touches, but was a bit clumsy in his passing game. Another Spurs players who never really got a grip on the proceedings.
Erik Lamela – (6.5/10)
Could have given the home side the lead when shinned a low cross fizzed in by Kyle Walker in the first half, but for a brilliant David Ospina reflex save. Looked bright but never quite the threat Pochettino would have hoped him to be.
Harry Kane – (8/10)
Looked bright all game. A spectacular goal from the Englishman looked to have sealed the deal for Spurs today at White Hart Lane. But, sadly it won’t all be him making the headlines on the Sunday newspapers thanks to Alexis Sanchez’s late hit.
Substitutes
Ryan Mason – (6/10)
Came on for Lamela in the 66th minute. Had a limited impact in the time he came on.
Ben Davies – (6.5/10)
Came on for Rose in the 77th minute. Didn’t really make much of a difference.
Son – (N/A)
Came in for Dembele in the 81st minute. Came in late to stretch the field against Arsenal’s ten. But never got enough opportunities to do so.