Tottenham have spent more than £100m to compile a new team in this transfer window, which closes in 24 hours, while thier hosts today have been typically spendthriftPhotograph: Jonathan Brady/PAAn Arsenal fan voices his support before kick-offPhotograph: Clive Mason/Getty ImagesAaron Ramsey of Arsenal tackles Andros Townsend of Spurs Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images
Former England captain David Beckham is watching from the stands with his childrenPhotograph: GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty ImagesArsenal's French striker Olivier Giroud scores the opening goal at the near post with a deft finish with the outside of his left boot in the 23rd minutePhotograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty ImagesThe home fans celebrate a lead which Tottenham will feel they don't deservePhotograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty ImagesTottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris makes a risky sliding challenge on Arsenal's Theo WalcottPhotograph: Jonathan Brady/PAArsenal's Mathieu Flamini replaces Jack Wilshere, who goes off with stomach cramps. Flamini has spent five years with Milan since he last played for ArsenalPhotograph: Eddie Keogh/ReutersArsene Wenger barks instructions to his men as they look to close out the second halfPhotograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty ImagesNo matter what they do, Spurs can't seem to draw level. Here, Jan Vertonghen tugs the shirt of Olivier GiroudPhotograph: Clive Mason/Getty ImagesArsenal hold firm to record a satisfying win Final score: 1-0Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images
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