Harry Kane scores as Tottenham hold Arsenal in tough Premier League encounter

- Tottenham vs Arsenal's Premier League match ended 1-1 at Wembley on Saturday, March 2

- Aaron Ramsey scored for the Gunners, while Englishman Harry Kane netted for Tottenham

- Spurs are still occupying third position on the Premier League standings with 61 points

Arsenal on Saturday, March 2, kept their hopes of finishing among the top four teams this season alive after forcing North London rivals Tottenham to a 1-1 draw at the Wembley stadium.

Tottenham went into this encounter having lost their last two games, and the expectation of their fans was to soar against the Gunners, but they were disappointed.

Arsenal got the first chance to score in this tie in the sixth minute when Nigerian star Alex Iwobi set up Aaron Ramsey with a brilliant pass, but he was stopped by the referee for an offside.

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Two minutes later, it was the turn of the hosts as Harry Kane benefited from a superb combination of Victor Wanyama and Sissoko, but he was unable to beat goalie Leno.

Arsenal got their goal in the 16th minute when Alexandre Lacazette directed a fine pass to Aaron Ramsey who then sent Hugo Lloris the wrong way in what could be his last London derby game for the Gunners.

Spurs tried all they could to restore parity before the end of the first half, but Arsenal would have goalkeeper Leno to thank who saved his side in the first 45 minutes.

Mauricio Pochettino's side finally got their equalizer in the 74th minute via a penalty that was scored by Harry Kane in which Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi was cautioned with a yellow card.

The match however ended 1-1 at Wembley as Tottenham remain third on the Premier League standings while Arsenal are fourth.

Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Tottenham gaffer Mauricio Pochettino finally landed a title for himself after being named manager of the year at London Football Awards on Thursday night, February 28.

Since the Argentine football manager took over at Tottenham, he has never won a trophy and has been criticized by football fans and pundits.

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