A white, of course, police horse guides the Spurs team coach into the stadiumPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverSpurs fans sing at the start of the matchPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverThe Spurs players huddle before kick-offPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Serge Gnabry of Arsenal gets away from Moussa DembéléPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverJust after the half-hour mark Arsenal work it from right to left, where Santi Cazorla is in acres of space. All Gnabry had to do is find him, and the goal was wide open. He does and the finish is first-time, left-footed and emphaticPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverHe's rather chuffed at opening the scoringPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverA rare chance for Spurs as Emmanuel Adebayor climbs highest but his header doesn't trouble the Arsenal keeperPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverBarcary Sagna wins an aerial duelPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverAnd Theo Walcott wins one on terra firma. Arsenal go in at half-time having had the better of the half and one goal to the goodPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverNabil Bentaleb shields the ball from Jack WilsherePhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverOn the hour mark Walcott receives the ball from Gnabry, and goes round Hugo Lloris ...Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverThe angle's tight ...Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverToo tight. And his shot hits the side nettingPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverJust two minutes later Tomas Rosicky doubles Arsenal's lead when he dispossesses Danny Rose on the half-way line then races clear, draws the goalkeeper, holds off Walker, and pops the ball into the netPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverJoy for the Gunners on the pitch and the Gooners in the standPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverGnabry forces past Vlad Chiriches as Arsenal surge forward againPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverEither Arsene Wenger is issueing instructions or he's telling his players he wants them to score a thirdPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverConversely, Spurs manager Tim Sherwood doesn't look impressed with how things are goingPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverAfter spending time on the floor clutching his leg Theo Walcott is finally stretchered off. Clearly not in much pain, he is carried of with a smile making a two-nil gesture with his hands. Not a wise move when you're infront of the opposing fans and some choice words and the odd bit of rubbish come his way from the stands Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverMesut Ozil and Emmanuel Adebayor shake hands on the final whistle. The game was a tale of two performances - a very polished one by Arsenal and a poor one by Tottenham. Final score: Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham HotspurPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
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