The visiting Tottenham Hotspur, ranked 13th before the match, faced off against Arsenal, who were ranked 3rd in the Premier League's 21st round. In the first half, Son Heung-min scored to give Tottenham the lead, but then Solanke accidentally scored an own goal to level the score for Arsenal. Following that, Odegaard assisted Trossard to help Arsenal take the lead, and ultimately, Arsenal won 2-1 against Tottenham. Immediately after the match, the performance ratings of the players who appeared in the 21st round of the Premier League between Tottenham and Arsenal were revealed. Arsenal: Raya 6.9, Timber 7.1, Saliba 7.1, Gabriel 7.4, Skelly 7, Odegaard (No. 8) 7.9, Partey 7, Rice 7.3, Sterling 7.1, Havertz 5.9, Trossard 7.4, Martinelli 6.7, Tierney 6.8, Zinchenko 5.8, Merino 6.2 Tottenham: Maddison 7.1, Johnson 6.7, Richarlison 6.6, Son Heung-min 7.1, Solanke 6.4, Kulusevski 6.5, Lucas 7.2, Bissouma 5.6, Sarr 6, Spence 6.4, Gray 6.2, Dragusin 7.1, Poro 6.5, Kinsky 7.2 It can be seen that Odegaard, wearing the number 8 jersey for Arsenal, scored the highest with 7.9 points.

At 4 am on January 16th, the 21st round of the Premier League featured a North London derby with Arsenal hosting Tottenham. Tottenham took the initiative as visitors, with Son Heung-min scoring the first goal for his team. However, Arsenal managed to turn the tables in a passive situation, benefiting from Solanke's own goal and Trossard's contribution, ultimately defeating their league rivals. Arsenal's 2-1 victory highlighted the impact of Arteta's decision to bench the £55 million player, which proved to be an immediate success, ending their two-game losing streak. In this round of Premier League matches, Arsenal's competitors Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea all drew, but Arsenal did not disappoint their supporters by securing a crucial three points. In the 25th minute of the game, Tottenham struck first, with Son Heung-min completing a volley from near the penalty area. The ball took a deflection and flew into Arsenal's net, putting the Gunners behind. In the 40th minute, Arsenal capitalized on a corner kick to pull one back, with Gabriel's header hitting Solanke and changing direction to find the net. Four minutes later, Odegaard provided an assist as Trossard advanced down the left flank and scored with a shot, giving Arsenal the lead. Neither team was able to change the scoreline in the second half. After the win, Arsenal accumulated 43 points, ranking second in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Manchester City followed in positions 3 to 6 with 41, 38, 37, and 35 points respectively. Liverpool, with a game in hand, led the table with 47 points.…

For Arsenal, although the team's recent performance has shown some improvement and the situation in the league standings has improved, considering that there are still obvious weaknesses in the team's lineup and their tactical approach this season is somewhat monotonous, their championship prospects do not look promising. According to British media reports, Arsenal management has made a decision to adjust the squad during the winter transfer window. Several key players will be let go, while the team will also welcome some top-level reinforcements. In the eyes of outsiders, the main reason why Arsenal's offense has been criticized this season is Arteta's obsession with set-piece tactics. The team's offensive goal is to create free kicks and corners in the frontcourt, losing the characteristics of penetrating through short passes, cutting combinations, and quick counterattacks to tear apart the opponent's defense. To achieve this goal, Arteta has focused on recruiting tall players with excellent heading ability in the last two transfer windows. Merino came to the team under such circumstances. However, this tactical approach also brought significant drawbacks, namely that when the efficiency of scoring from set-pieces decreased, Arsenal found it difficult to score enough goals through other means. At the same time, due to the accumulation of many tall and slow midfielders, the midfield operation efficiency was significantly poor. Especially when facing the opponent's fast counterattack, Arsenal's central midfielders and holding midfielders find it difficult to get into position in time, putting great pressure on the backline. Moreover, among Arsenal's current midfielders, whether it is Merino, Jorginho, or Declan Rice who is…

In the fiery battleground of the Premier League, Arsenal faced off against Ipswich Town (I-town) in an intense and thrilling match. With their tenacious fighting spirit and exquisite tactics, Arsenal emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over I-town, propelling them to second place in the league standings and delivering an exhilarating feast of football to their fans. From the outset of the game, the Arsenal players charged forward like valiant warriors, brimming with ambition and courage, launching fierce assaults on I-town's defense. Trossard, agile as a cheetah, darted through the flanks with lightning speed, using his exceptional dribbling skills to repeatedly pierce through the opponent's lines, eliciting gasps from the stands. Odegaard, stationed in midfield, commanded the game like a maestro, orchestrating the team's attacking rhythm with pinpoint passes, each one carrying a lethal threat, aiming to create golden scoring opportunities for his frontline teammates. However, I-town was not one to give up easily. Their defense stood firm like an impregnable fortress, with the players united in their determination and resilience, repeatedly thwarting Arsenal's sharp attacks. The two sides were locked in a stalemate, with intense battles and exciting transitions between attack and defense constantly unfolding, yet unable to break the deadlock on the field, as the tension hung over the stadium like a dark cloud. The tide turned when Arsenal's coach, akin to a brilliant strategist, made a subtle tactical adjustment that injected new vitality into the team. Around the 23rd minute of the game, Arsenal finally seized their chance. Havertz, like a cannonball out of the barrel,…