Iwobi benched as Spurs earn North London bragging rights

Alex Iwobi never got to feature as Tottenham Hotspurs outclassed his team in yet another entertaining North London derby.

Goals from Dele Alli and Harry Kane dealt a huge blow to Arsenal’s hope of finishing in top four of the Premier League this season.

Spurs, clearly the better side, missed two excellent chances in the first forty-five minutes although Arsenal came into the game in the last 15 minutes as Aaron Ramsey and Alexis Sanchez exerted their influence.

The goals came banging in after the break.

In the 55th minute, Kieran Trippier hurled a long throw to Harry Kane, who competed with Laurent Koscielny as Dele Alli charged into the area. The ball broke to Christian Eriksen, whose shot was saved by Petr Cech. Alli latched on to the rebound and tapped in from close range.

Harry Kane doubled Tottenham’s account through a spot kick after Gabriel had fouled Kane in the 18-yard area.

Tottenham Vs Arsenal is now the top-scoring fixture in Premier League history with 141 goals.

The defeat meant Arsenal will definitely finish below Spurs for the first time in 21 years.

Sunday’s match was Arsene Wenger’s 50th North London derby. He has won 22, drawn 20 and lost seven.