Mikel Arteta guided Arsenal to a hard-fought 1-0 victory in the North London derby against Tottenham, despite several key absences.
With Declan Rice suspended and Martin Odegaard injured, along with the unavailability of Mikel Merino and Oleksandr Zinchenko, Arteta made crucial adjustments.
Jorginho started in midfield, while Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard were given new roles.
Ultimately, it was centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes who scored the decisive goal, heading in his first of the season.
The win moved Arsenal to 10 points, just two behind league leaders Manchester City, whom they face next.
After the match, Arteta expressed his admiration for the resilience shown by his depleted squad.
“The way the team reacted was magnificent,” he remarked, highlighting the considerable maturity displayed.
His words emphasized the difficulty the team faced defensively while maintaining attacking integrity despite missing critical players.
He concluded by urging supporters to revel in the victory, acknowledging its significance in their campaign.
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