Harry Kane, having scored the game’s decisive goal shortly after half-time, and spurned three chances to equal Didier Drogba’s tally of 104 Premier League goals, spotted Arsenal building a belated attack down their right flank. By contrast, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looked crestfallen and bemused by his first taste of the real intensity of life at Arsenal. Cech made superb saves to deny Kane, Christian Eriksen, and Kieran Trippier, while Spurs missed a hatful of other chances. Arsenal may emulate Manchester United, who gained a Champions League place by winning the Europa League last season. ARSENAL (4-3-3)Cech 8; Bellerin 7, Mustafi 6, Koscielny 6, Monreal 6; Wilshere 7, Xhaka 6, Elneny 6; Ozil 6, Aubameyang 6, Mikhitaryan 5.

Source: Irish Examiner February 12, 2018 00:56 UTC