Premier League: Photos: TOT 2 - 1 ARS - Alderweireld's late header help Spurs to victory over Gunners in North London derby

Tottenham Hotspur Belgian pro centre-back Toby Alderweireld celebrates with teammates after he sealed Spurs' victory with a late header.  Photo: PA via ES

Photos ⬇ Toby Alderweireld's late header gave Tottenham victory in a tightly-contested north London derby.

Arsenal took the lead after 16 minutes
when Alexandre Lacazette's rising drive flashed past Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris but Jose Mourinho's side were level within three minutes when Son Heung-min took advantage of slack defending by Sead Kolasinac and David Luiz to score with a deft chip.

Both sides had chances to force victory with Ben Davies denied when his 30-yard drive was brilliantly turned on to the bar by Arsenal keeper Emiliano Martinez in the first half while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also struck the frame of the goal after the break.

Full-Time: Tottenham Hotspur 2 - 1 Arsenal ⬇

FULL-TIME: The first-ever Premier League North London derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ends in victory!

⚪ #THFC 2-1 #AFC 🔴 pic.twitter.com/J9xEKuBTJQ

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 12, 2020

Arsenal had the greater share of possession but it was Spurs who struck decisively nine minutes from time when Alderweireld glanced in Son's corner, securing a win that leaves them in eighth place, two points ahead of the Gunners.

Photos from the game ⬇

Toby Alderweireld scored a late header for Tottenham. Photo: Reuters via ES

Toby Alderweireld celebrates goal with teammates. Photo: Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty via ES

Arsenal French striker Alexandre Lacazette looking dejected as Tottenham come from behind to take the lead. The striker put Arsenal in front in the 16th minute. Photo: PA via ES