Premier League: Harry Kane’s double strike leads Tottenham to victory over Arsenal by 3-0
Harry Kane struck twice as Tottenham Hotspur kept their Premier League high-four hopes very grand alive with a 3-0 demolition of Arsenal in a rambunctious north London derby on Thursday.
Victory for Arsenal at the dwelling of their arch-rivals would comprise secured their first high-four make since 2016 and a Champions League region, however they collapsed below rigidity.
Kane opened the scoring from the penalty set in the 22nd before Arsenal had Salvage Conserving sent off for a 2d yellow card 10 minutes later, both for clumsy fouls on Son Heung-min. Kane’s diving header made it 2-0 in the 37th minute to send Tottenham’s fans into delirium.
The volume went up one other notch straight after halftime when Son fired a shot previous Aaron Ramsdale for his 21st league aim of the season to execute off any hope of an Arsenal fightback.
Tottenham could well well even comprise gained by extra but no matter the celebrations from the dwelling fans they continue to be fifth and Arsenal is peaceable in the using seat in the fight for fourth region.
But the gap between them is now splendid one level with every aspect having two games closing and Tottenham furthermore boasts a far superior aim difference. Arsenal faces Newcastle United away and Everton at dwelling while Tottenham host Burnley and finishes at relegated Norwich Metropolis.
(With inputs from Reuters)