Leaders Arsenal put on a masterclass to overwhelm shell-shocked north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 away and extend the gap at the top of the Premier League to eight points.
Arsenal players celebrate Photo: PHOTOSPORT
The Gunners flew out of the blocks from the opening whistle and built a first-half lead through a clumsy own goal by Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris and a sublime strike from Martin Odegaard.
Tottenham were totally outplayed by a fired-up Arsenal side under Mikel Arteta who were determined to make amends for a loss at Spurs last season that ultimately cost them a top-four place.
They dominated the first half and battled gamely in the second, leaving Spurs boss Antonio Conte looking glum on the sidelines as he clapped his hands to rally his sorry side.
Striker Harry Kane, needing one more goal to equal Jimmy Greaves all-time Spurs' scoring record, had chances either side of the break but keeper Aaron Ramsdale was equal to them.
The win puts Arsenal on 47 points from 18 games ahead of Manchester City on 39.
Spurs are in fifth place with 33 points from 19 matches.
Newcastle are back up to third after club-record signing Alexander Isak came off the bench to earn them a last-gasp 1-0 win over Fulham at St James' Park
Fulham had a penalty disallowed when Aleksandar Mitrovic slipped as he was taking the shot and while the ball went into the net, it was deemed a no-goal as he'd hit the ball against his standing foot and therefore he had struck the ball twice.
The victory ensured Newcastle climbed back above Manchester United into third in the standings on goal difference, one point behind champions Manchester City in second.
Fulham stay sixth.
A second-half goal from Kai Havertz proved enough to give Chelsea a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge, easing the pressure on manager Graham Potter after a poor run of form.
It was only the second league win in 10 matches for the home side who remain in 10th place half-way through the season.
Palace are 12th.
-Reuters
