Tottenham returned to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 win over rivals Arsenal thanks to goals from Heung-min Son and Harry Kane.
The pair assisted one another for lethal counter-attack goals in the first half before Spurs dropped deep and shut up shop after the interval, the result continuing Arsenal’s worst start to a season since 1981.
Dan Kilpatrick rated the players at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium…
Tottenham player ratings
Hugo Lloris 8
Recovered from a scare to start and commanded his area impressively. Made a fine second-half save to deny Lacazette.
Serge Aurier 8
Another impressive rearguard display from a player who looks transformed defensively. Won the ball and launched the counter-attack in the build up to Kane’s goal.
Toby Alderweireld 9
Recovered to play after a groin strain kept him out of the Chelsea game and was superb. Looks back to his best in Mourinho’s deeper defensive line.
Eric Dier 8
Excellent yet again and really proving he can play centre-half at this level.
Sergio Reguilon 8
Made a superb last-ditch tackle to stop Aubameyang getting a shot away. An excellent one-one-one defender.
Moussa Sissoko 7
Tactically astute and full of energy. Vital to this team and, when you play this way, it hardly matters that he is mediocre with the ball.
Kept Spurs ticking over with the ball and put in a snarling performance without it. A transformational summer signing.
Heung-min Son 9
Scored a stunner and made Kane’s goal as his groundbreaking start to the season continues.
Gio Lo Celso 8
Replacing Tanguy Ndombele, the Argentine was vital for the second goal and impressed with his energy and off-the-ball work. Got booked and was replaced by Davies just after the hour.
Steven Bergwijn 7
Worked his socks off and gave Arsenal something to think about on the counter attack.
Harry Kane 9
Brilliant assist for Son’s goal and superb finish. Looks on course to break records this season. He is both creative and lethal.
Substitutes
Ben Davies (Lo Celso 72’) 7
Enabled Spurs switch to a back three and played his part in a solid late rearguard.
Lucas Moura (Son 88’) 6
Gave Son a rest for final few minutes.
Joe Rodon (Bergwijn 90’) N/A
A stoppage-time sub as Mourinho ran down the clock.
Subs not used: Winks, Bale, Hart, Rodon, Lucas Moura, Davies, Vinicius
