Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal in pictures

After the 102nd-minute equaliser for Liverpool on Saturday, it's no wonder Arsène Wenger is a bit tense before the game Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

That'll put a smile on Wenger's face. Just five minutes gone and Theo Walcott puts the away side ahead. He manages to stay onside to receive a fine threaded pass from Cesc Fábregas as the Spurs defence rushes out, before drawing the keeper and then slotting the ball past him from 15 yards out Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Just over a minute later and that smile is wiped off of Wenger's face as Spurs draw level, with a finish of an even higher quality than Walcott's. Rafael Van der Vaart races through into space, picks up the ball in the area, takes one touch to give himself some room and then rockets the ball between Wojciech Szczesny and his near post. The Arsenal keeper won't be happy at being beaten there but the shot was hit with a lot of venom Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Twelve minutes gone and in goes the third goal of the game. Samir Nasri makes it 2-1 with a corker. Abou Diaby plays a pass across the D for the French midfielder to run onto and he larrups it past Heurelho Gomes Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Szczesny climbs above Gareth Bale to claim the ball Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Half an hour in and there's almost another goal as Luka Modric fires a shot between Bacary Sagna and Alex Song which Szczesny does well to beat away Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Michael Dawson comes out on top of a tussle with Fabregas Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Diaby finds himself outnumbered by the Spurs central defensive pairing of Gallas and Dawson Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

It's been such a red-hot derby, Gareth Bale has to blow on the ball to cool it down before he attempts a long throw in Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Johan Djourou and Peter Crouch tussle in the air Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Fleet-footed Walcott skips past the lunging Tom Huddlestone Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Five minutes before half-time Robin van Persie makes it 3-1 after of a wonderful clipped cross from Walcott. Gomes does well to claw away the Arsenal No10's original header but the ball drops to back to Van Persie who places it into the roof of the net Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Bale is played into the box but Szczesny races out and gets to the ball first... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

...but his momentum takes him into the Spurs man and Bale goes flying ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

...and the PFA Player of the Year is brought back to earth with a bump Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Eventually he gingerly gets back up onto his feet. He'll be pleased to know that his pain wasn't in vain as from the resulting throw, Huddlestone steers home a beautiful half-volley from 20-odd yards out. 3-2 now, squeaky bum time for Arsenal Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

A minute later Modric is blocked off by Djourou inside the area, but the referee waves away the penalty appeals. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Wenger brings on Jack Wilshere just before the hour mark. His fresh legs allow him to climb above Modric and Fabregas Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Another day and another needless penalty conceded by a self destructing Arsenal team. Szczesny comes haring off of his line and brings down Aaron Lennon. Van der Vaart sends the keeper the wrong way from the spot and White Hart Lane erupts Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Fabregas looks glum as he waits to restart the match Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

It's a tight game in the middle of the park as Fabregas and Huddlestone clash Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Not only is it tight, it's getting a bit tasty out there - Sagna receives an elbow in the chops as he slides in to tackle Roman Pavlyuchenko Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

It's also getting a bit tasty on the touchline as Spurs coach Clive Allen gives Arsene Wenger a crafty elbow to the stomach Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Fabregas seems to be asking for help from a higher authority after his rasping driven attempt to put Arsenal back in front is denied by a brilliant save from the diving Gomes Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

With a quarter of an hour to go, Harry Redknapp brings on Sandro who wastes no time getting involved Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

With four minutes to go Van Persie gets a chance to nick the three points when Wilshere floats in a cross towards the far post. The Dutchman leaps to volley it and connects with the ball but it's not a clean connection and Gomes isn't troubled Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The final whistle goes the Spurs fans celebrate in the belief that they've scotched Arsenal's title hopes, whereas Redknapp's sanguine expression reflects the fact that it's two points dropped in their battle with fourth place Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The Arsenal captain cuts a despondent figure as he trudges towards the Arsenal fans in the away end... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The expression on his face says it all. With five games to go and Manchester United ahead by six points, the title race seems over. The Arsenal boss however remains hopeful Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian