NOT even a match ending with his goalkeeper being attacked by a Tottenham fan could wipe the smile off the face of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

A Hugo Lloris own goal and a long-range strike from Martin Odegaard had the Gunners 2-0 ahead at half-time and they saw out an attempted Spurs fightback to secure their first victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It was a thoroughly convincing victory for the title-chasing Arsenal in a very entertaining North London derby. 

Here are five answers they provided to critics of their title credentials 

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Could it be that Pep Guardiola’s majestic side, champions without Haaland in four of the last five seasons, was actually a better team without him in their side?

Against Manchester City, United were organised and showed new-found discipline for 90 minutes to win an underwhelming derby.

Jurgen Klopp said he 'can’t remember a worse game' in his career as he apologised and took full responsibility for Liverpool’s thumping 3-0 Premier League defeat to Brighton

David Moyes called on West Ham fans to 'give back' to the club after they slumped into the Premier League relegation zone following defeat at Wolves

Manchester City were left fuming at Manchester United’s controversial equaliser after letting slip a lead to go down 2-1 at Old Trafford and let their neighbours into the title race

Marcus Rashford won the battle between two of the Premier League’s in-form superstars as his 82nd minute winner capped a remarkable Manchester United comeback and derby win

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte admits Arsenal have a 'great opportunity' to win the Premier League this season but warned the big test starts now for the leaders

The 30-year-old joins Erik ten Hag’s side until the end of the season after United secured his exit from a temporary spell with Besiktas

Erik ten Hag believes Saturday’s derby against Manchester City will show whether his Manchester United side are ready to challenge for the top honours again

Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City players to prove their title credentials this weekend against a Manchester United side he considers genuine contenders for the crown

Everton manager Frank Lampard admits he headed into this season not expecting the club to improve their position after narrowly avoiding relegation last term

United are looking to bring in Burnley’s Netherlands striker Weghorst on a deal to the end of the season

The pair face off in a crunch Manchester derby on Saturday. 

William scored against his old club Chelsea in the west London derby.

Henderson is ineligible for the two-legged tie later this month