9 incredible stats from Arsenal and Arteta's big NLD win over Tottenham

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal went into the game having recieved the boost of Manchester City losing to Manchester United the previous day.

And, after beating Spurs earlier in the season, Arsenal were in no mood to allow their fierce rivals any opportunity for revenge.

Bukayo Saka was the catalyst for the first goal, making an expert run to the byline and standing up a pinpoint cross. Admittedly, Hugo Lloris helped the ball into the net after an unspeakably bad howler.

Scenting blood, Arsenal went for their opponents. Thomas Partey whacked the post with one of the most thrilling shots you'll ever see before Martin Odeegard doubled his side's lead with a long-range howitzer.

Spurs came out semi-fighting after the break but Arsenal closed out the game and recorded a statement victory in their unlikely title charge.

We've collected nine incredible stats from Arteta and Arsenal's latest brilliant victory.

1. Arsenal earnt themselves a two-goal half-time lead away against Spurs for the first time in the Premier League since April 2004.

2. To underline Arsenal's dominance in the first half, three Gunners players – Gabriel Martinelli (six), Eddie Nketiah (five) and Bukayo Saka (four) – had more touches inside the opposition box than the entire Tottenham team (three).

3. And Arsenal outscored their opponents in the half-time xG stats with 1.34 to 0.78.

4. No midfielder has been directly involved in more Premier League goals this season than Martin Odegaard (eight goals and five assists).

5. Martinelli enjoyed a sensational game. The Brazil international won five ground duels, made four key passes and created two big chances for his team-mates in a show-boating performance.

6. Zinchenko was another Arsenal player who made a significant impression. The summer signing from Manchester City won 100% of his tackles in the first half and made three ball recoveries before the break.

7. The Ukraine international also won all four of his aerial duels and and generally caused Spurs all kind of bother.

8. Aaron Ramsdale was named Man of the Match by Sky Sports. The Arsenal goalkeeper has now kept nine clean sheets in the Premier League this season – only Nick Pope (11) has kept more.

9. And Odegaard has already surpassed last season's tallies for both goal involvements (13) and goals (eight). His 2021-22 figures were 7 goals and 5 assists in 40 appearances.