Tottenham v Arsenal player ratings: James Maddison’s swagger decisive as Heung-min Son continues his renaissance

Cristian Romero turned Bukayo Saka’s cross into his own net to put the hosts in front, but Son equalized from James Maddison’s cross before half-time.

Romero was then penalized for handling Ben White’s shot and Saka converted to restore Arsenal’s lead.

But Maddison dispossessed substitute Jorginho to put Son back in place, as Spurs earned a credible point.

Here’s how we rated the Tottenham players at the Emirates…

Guglielmo Vicar 8

Made two sharp saves to deny Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah in the first half. He was sometimes in a hurry to play, but he stuck to the approach encouragingly.

Pedro Porro 7

He found himself in dangerous positions on the right and was unlucky, with a few of his crosses failing to find a mark. Resisted Gabriel Jesus on the other end of the line well.

Christian Romero 6

Swung a leg lazily for the own goal, but can count himself unlucky for the penalty decision. I continued to play from the back, even when it was hairy.

Micky van de Ven 8

Another truly impressive display from the imposing Dutchman, who held his own against Arsenal’s dribblers and was calm on the ball.

Destiny Udogie 7

Getting the toughest review of his career from Saka. Initially it was worse and he almost gave Eddie Nketiah a goal. But he stuck to his task and grew in the game, playing with real maturity especially after an early booking.

Pope Sarr 7

He never stopped running and launched into tackle after tackle, even after receiving a warning late in the first half. The use of the ball was mixed.

Yves Bissouma 7

I enjoyed a very good battle with Martin Odegaard, who pressed him relentlessly. Not as dominant as he can be but still crucial to the way Spurs play.

Dejan Kulusevski 8

Lively and caused a lot of problems for Oleksandr Zinchenko on the right. Created a good chance for Son with an excellent through ball in the second half.

James Maddison 9

Decisive again in the final third, setting up both of Son’s goals. Lucky to escape with a free moment in possession on the edge of his box when Jesus fired in a great moment.

Brennan Johnson 7

He really should have scored when he missed an effort in the first half, forcing a fine save from David Raya. But involved in the build-up to Spurs’ first goal when he tested the goalkeeper again. Bright in his first start for the Spurs.

Son Heung-min 9

Transformed from last season and already halfway to his tally of 10 League goals after two clinical finishes. Also created Spurs’ first good chance for Johnson.

Submarines

Salomon Manor (Johnson 63′) 7

A willing runner after Johnson was forced to leave due to what looked like a muscle problem.

Richarlison (Son 78′) 7

He almost won it at the death with a shot that deflected just wide of the post. Kept the Arsenal central defenders busy.

Pierre-Émile Hojbjerg (Madison 78′) 6

Protected all four defenders and launched a few counter-attacks after replacing Maddison, who appeared to twist his knee.

Not used: Forster, Skipp, Emerson, Dier, Davies, Veliz.