Unique record instantly broken at the start of north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham
Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Tottenham was a record-breaking fixture from the moment the game kicked off thanks to three fresh-faced stars. That’s because this is the first time in Premier League history that three players aged 18 or younger have started in a north London derby. Myles Lewis-Skelly is one of three players aged 18 or younger to start the north London derbyGetty Myles Lewis-Skelly was named in the starting line-up for the Gunners, while Ange Postecoglou named both Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall in his team for the clash. In a game that often cries out for experienced heads, it means that this one will be influenced at both ends of the pitch, and the age spectrum. Lewis-Skelly only turned 18 in September and made his 15th senior appearance for Arsenal after being named at left-back. Meanwhile Bergvall and Gray, who turned 18 in February and March last year respectively, have been regular features for Ange Postecoglou’s side. Gray has been a key player since arriving from Leeds United and despite being a central midfielder, has regularly been used at centre-back of late due to the team’s injury problems. As for Bergvall, it was just his fourth start in the Premier League for Tottenham – a big challenge for a player who is still adapting to life in England. With both sides missing key players, the clash at the Emirates Stadium was a big opportunity for both sides to get their seasons back on track. While Spurs squeezed through with an extra-time win over Tamworth in the FA Cup, Arsenal were hoping for a reaction after being knocked out by Man United. It was Tottenham who took the lead through Heung-min Son midway through the first half. A Dominic Solanke own goal then leveled the game after 40 minutes, before Leandro Trossard put Arsenal 2-1 up. Archie Gray has been a first team regular for Tottenham despite being just 18Getty Victory Arsenal means that they’re now four points off Premier League leaders Liverpool. Meanwhile defeat for Tottenham keeps them in 13th spot in the table.
Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Tottenham was a record-breaking fixture from the moment the game kicked off thanks to three fresh-faced stars.
That’s because this is the first time in Premier League history that three players aged 18 or younger have started in a north London derby.
Myles Lewis-Skelly was named in the starting line-up for the Gunners, while Ange Postecoglou named both Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall in his team for the clash.
In a game that often cries out for experienced heads, it means that this one will be influenced at both ends of the pitch, and the age spectrum.
Lewis-Skelly only turned 18 in September and made his 15th senior appearance for Arsenal after being named at left-back.
Meanwhile Bergvall and Gray, who turned 18 in February and March last year respectively, have been regular features for Ange Postecoglou’s side.
Gray has been a key player since arriving from Leeds United and despite being a central midfielder, has regularly been used at centre-back of late due to the team’s injury problems.
As for Bergvall, it was just his fourth start in the Premier League for Tottenham – a big challenge for a player who is still adapting to life in England.
With both sides missing key players, the clash at the Emirates Stadium was a big opportunity for both sides to get their seasons back on track.
While Spurs squeezed through with an extra-time win over Tamworth in the FA Cup, Arsenal were hoping for a reaction after being knocked out by Man United.
It was Tottenham who took the lead through Heung-min Son midway through the first half.
A Dominic Solanke own goal then leveled the game after 40 minutes, before Leandro Trossard put Arsenal 2-1 up.
Victory Arsenal means that they’re now four points off Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Meanwhile defeat for Tottenham keeps them in 13th spot in the table.
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