This Arsenal team make mistakes and wobble, but quickly make up for them

Terrace Talk: Mikel Arteta has assembled a squad that has got each others backs and the supporters have bought into the vibe and culture too

IN SYNC: Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game with team-mates during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

'I KNOW we smashed them here last season, but this feels different. There is something different about us this season. They're better now, but we are MUCH better.'

A brief exchange overheard in the remarkably well-maintained gents midway through the second half at Arsenal's Emirates stadium (while Tottenham were attempting a drawn out quadruple substitution) gave an insight into the thoughts running through the minds of the home support in the 192nd North London derby.