Arsenal 1-0 Spurs: Giroud separates sides

    In a feisty north-London derby, Arsenal were the winners thanks to Olivier Giroud's first half strike while Tottenham lost for the first time this season.

     Arsenal tested Spurs early on, Santi Cazorla's 3rd minute free kick was palmed out for a corner by goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. Arsene Wenger's side continuously created chances and finally they scored. Tomas Rosicky started it as he played it out right to Theo Walcott who found Giroud in the middle and his deft touch ended up in the bottom corner. 

     Shortly after the goal, Townsend created Tottenham's first real chance, the winger's 25 yard drive was pushed away by Wojciech Sczesney. 

     Walcott and Giroud's partnership in the game was quality, the two having lots of great chances. 

     But, Andre Villas-Boas' team did not accept defeat, Pauliniho's deflected shot was heading straight for the bottom corner if it was not for Szcesney, who somehow managed to deny the Brazilian. 

     It was end to end stuff from then on, Walcott's curling effort was saved by Lloris and Nacho Monreal just couldn't get the ball out of his feet for the rebound. 

Giroud touches the ball past the stranded Lloris to score.