10-man Arsenal deny Spurs

Alexis Sanchez salvaged a point for 10-man Arsenal and denied Tottenham Hotspur the chance to go top of the Premier League after a pulsating North London derby ended in a 2-2 draw at White Hart Lane on Saturday.

Aaron Ramsey's goal put Arsene Wenger's side ahead, but the dismissal of Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin in the 55th minute shifted the game in Spurs' favour, with Toby Alderweireld and Harry Kane putting the hosts ahead.

However, the visitors showed impressive determination to recover through Sanchez's 76th-minute effort to revive their faltering title challenge.

The home side started with more confidence, quickly taking control of the game. Arsenal had offered little as an attacking force but still managed to force the lead with their first meaningful attempt on goal in the 39th minute.

Welbeck benefited from a fortunate deflection that freed him down the left but the forward showed great awareness to delay his cross before picking out the run of Hector Bellerin.

The right-back's pass found Ramsey and the Wales midfielder was on hand to direct the ball past Hugo Lloris with a clever back-heel.

Spurs were stunned at finding themselves behind but were given a helping hand in their efforts to get back into the game when French midfielder Coquelin collected a second yellow card for an ill-judged sliding tackle on Kane after being booked for handball in the first half.

And within five minutes Tottenham were level when Alderweireld finished from close range following a corner.

Spurs were on a high and their renewed confidence was illustrated by Kane's spectacular effort that put them ahead just two minutes later.

Alli worked hard to keep the ball from going out for a goal-kick before Kane picked up possession near the by-line and curled a 20-yard shot beyond Ospina from a tight angle.

In the 76th minute Sanchez sent a shot across Lloris and inside the far post to level the game.