Arteta: Dropping Aubameyang sustains Arsenal’s foundation as Mourinho fumes at Spurs and referee

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (right) in the substitute's area in the stands at the Emirates Stadium. 

Erik Lamela scored a goal for the ages and then got himself sent off as Tottenham’s top-four hopes took a battering from an inspired Arsenal side.

Lamela’s rabona goal was Tottenham’s only first-half shot before Arsenal responded either side of the break through Martin Ødegaard’s first Premier League strike and a disputed Alex Lacazette penalty. The French striker was only leading the attack and wearing an armband as captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was dropped for reportedly turning up late to a pre-match team meeting.