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Arsenal boss Unai Emery plays down his role in thrilling north London derby victory over Tottenham
Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette (third right) celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur

ARSENAL claimed a massive win over Tottenham today to leapfrog their rivals into fourth place after a truly memorable north London derby with bags of drama.

The hosts had to come from a goal down at half-time but rallied in the second period thanks to an early change of personnel by coach Unai Emery and a fourth brace of the season by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino rued this game as a missed opportunity.

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