The Emirates was jumping at the end of Arsenal's 3-1 win over Spurs – so who starred for Mikel Arteta and who let Antonio Conte down?
North London is red once again!
This was game was billed as being too tight to call by many but, in the end, Arsenal proved far too good for their neighbours as they cruised to a 3-1 win over Tottenham at a cauldron-like Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta's side were excellent throughout, barring a nervy spell at the end of the first half when they gifted Spurs a goal via the penalty spot.
The hosts had dominated up until Harry Kane's equaliser, deservedly opening the scoring with a stunning strike from distance from Thomas Partey.
To their credit, Arsenal brushed off the disappointment of conceding the penalty by restoring their lead just four minutes into the second half, with Gabriel Jesus tapping home after a horrible error by Hugo Lloris.
Then, after Emerson Royal had been sent off for a nasty challenge on Gabriel Martinelli, Granit Xhaka struck to make sure of the points, and maintain Arsenal's position at the top of the table.
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Winner: William Saliba
What a performance once again from the young centre-back!
This was Saliba's first north London derby and many wondered whether the occasion would be a bit much for the 21-year-old.
But he looked totally at ease and barely gave Kane a kick throughout another imperious display in the heart of the defence.
No wonder the fans already love him!
Winner: Gabriel Jesus
There was a lot of talk before the game about Jesus going up against Richarlison.
The Arsenal striker had just been left out of the Brazil squad at the expense of the Spurs man, who scored three times in two games over the international break.
Mikel Arteta insisted beforehand that he had no concerns over how Jesus would react to the disappointment and the Arsenal boss was right not to be worried.
Jesus was electric throughout, scoring one and causing the Spurs defence all sorts of problems. It was a wonderful performance.
Winner: Gabriel Martinelli
Spurs will be having nightmares about Martinelli this evening.
The Arsenal winger tore Emerson Royal to pieces down, so much so that Royal almost looked relieved to be sent off for hacking down the Brazilian.
He may not have got on the scoresheet himself, but Martinelli is flourishing into a quality wide attacker this season.
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Loser: Emerson Royal
What can you say? Emerson endured a miserable afternoon up against Martinelli. The Spurs full-back just couldn't cope with the Arsenal winger.
In the end, it almost looked like he just gave up, stamping on Martinelli's ankle and getting himself sent off.
Antonio Conte must have been fuming.
Loser: Hugo Lloris
The Tottenham keeper was an injury doubt before the game and Spurs fans will probably now be wishing he had lost his fitness battle.
Lloris made an absolute mess of Bukayo Saka's shot four minutes into the second half, spilling the the England man's relatively tame effort.
The ball then deflected back to the keeper off Cristian Romero and the World Cup winner somehow let it squirm under his body, giving Jesus a tap-in.
It was another horrible error from the experienced Lloris, just as Tottenham were looking to build on the momentum that that they had gathered in the run up to half-time.
Gabriel Magalhaes:
The rash challenge on Richarlison which gave Spurs their first half penalty was the latest in a line of errors by the Arsenal centre-back this season.
As well as he has played for the majority of the campaign, the Brazilian just can't seem to stop putting his side in trouble.
It's something that has plagued Gabriel since his move to England and if he is going to become a truly world class centre-back, he needs to find a way of eradicating these mistakes from his game.
The errors always seem to be rush of blood moments as well. They are entirely avoidable.
For example, there was no need for him to go to ground for the penalty incident which gifted Spurs their equaliser. It was asking for trouble.
GettyArsenal Ratings: Defence
Aaron Ramsdale (7/10):
Great save to deny Richarlison in the first half. Excellent distribution.
Ben White (7/10):
Got forward well and set up Partey's goal.
William Saliba (8/10):
Calm on the ball, coped with Kane well. Very impressive.
Gabriel Magalhaes (6/10):
Needless foul to give away the penalty. Has to cut out those errors.
Oleksandr Zinchenko (6/10):
On the fringes of the games at times.
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Thomas Partey (8/10):
Scored an absolute beauty. Brings so much balance to the Arsenal side when he's fit.
Granit Xhaka (8/10):
Another remarkable moment in the Xhaka redemption story. Fabulous performance, great goal.
Martin Odegaard (7/10):
Always busy. Was bright around the penalty area.