Mikel Arteta says Arsenal did not plan on playing a defensive game in their 1-0 win over Spurs on Sunday.
The Gunners came away from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a third consecutive victory at the ground in the Premier League thanks to a headed goal from Gabriel Magalhaes in the second half.
Arsenal ceded possession to the hosts for the most part and took only 11 shots compared to 20 for Ange Postecoglou’s side as they eked out an important win over their rivals in the North London Derby.
Arteta suggested that Spurs forced them into their shell with their style of play, causing them to focus on not giving big chances rather than creating many of their own.
