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Alasdair Gold

Tottenham player ratings: Hugo Lloris blunder, needless Emerson red but Lenglet credit

Hugo Lloris Tottenham Arsenal Martinelli Spurs Jesus Ramsdale Saka EPL Clement Lenglet

Hugo Lloris

Made an early low save from Martinelli and a big punch from a corner in front of his goal. Had no chance with Partey's curling effort from outside the box. Dived in bravely at the feet of Jesus before the break after stopping his initial shot. Made a mess with Romero for Arsenal's second though, pushing out Saka's shot but then his defender's attempt to guide it back went under his body for Jesus to poke home. Couldn't do much about Xhaka's low finish for Arsenal's third. Made a late low save from Tierney. Loses a couple of points because it was a crucial time to make an error. 5

Cristian Romero

Some strong challenges in the first half and bursts up the field but he played his part in Arsenal's second goal with a loose touch back to Lloris without realising how close Jesus was. Martinelli then easily drifted past him in the build-up to the hosts' third goal. Still not quite back to the player he was before his recent injury. 5

Eric Dier

Mixed some good defending with some ball watching, particularly for Arsenal's third when he went with Martinelli rather than the ball, presenting Xhaka with a large gap to run into and score. 5

Clement Lenglet

The Frenchman's first North London Derby experience and he made an early important clearance in the Spurs box. Gave Saka too much space in the build-up to Arsenal's second goal but on the whole defended well throughout and was Tottenham's best defender on the day. 6

Emerson Royal

Same as usual from the Brazilian to begin with, solid defending and nothing going forward. Then he got sent off for the most needless of tackles in the Arsenal half, raking his studs down Martinelli's ankle. It seemed slightly harsh for a straight red but he loses a couple of points because it was the most unnecessary of challenges and left Spurs in all kinds of trouble. 3

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

Worked hard and fired a shot over the crossbar in the second. It was a tough job in the centre of the pitch against Arsenal's extra man and even more so after the red card. 5

Rodrigo Bentancur

Off the pace on a couple of occasions but did try to drive Spurs up the pitch on others. Took on a more attacking role after the red card and changes. 6

Ivan Perisic

Got down the left a few times in the first half, sending a shot over the bar and firing a cross to Kane to head at Ramsdale. Had a tough time with Saka in moments before coming off. 5

Richarlison

Forced an early save from Ramsdale with a sliding shot from Son's free-kick. Was a nuisance for the hosts and won the first half penalty after being fouled by Gabriel. Had limited success in the second half before coming off. 6

Harry Kane

A relatively quiet start before firing the penalty down the middle by the half hour mark to make it 14 goals in 18 North London Derby appearances. Sent a header at Ramsdale a few minutes later. Did little else of note in the second half. 6

Son Heung-min

Curled in a dangerous free-kick early on which handed a chance to Richarlison. Struggled with some of his link-up play when Spurs really needed a composed pass as they broke. 5

Subs

Ryan Sessegnon

Came on down the left in the final 15 minutes and was solid enough in dealing with Arsenal's attacks down that flank. 5

Matt Doherty

Tried to get Spurs going down the right but it was a tough ask with the numerical disadvantage. 5

Yves Bissouma

Slotted into the midfield in front of the defence and helped prevent any more efforts. 5

Davinson Sanchez

Came on for Lenglet and defended whatever came his way. 5

Oliver Skipp

Replaced Hojbjerg for the final 10 minutes or so and showed plenty of energy on his return to the Premier League. N/A

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