Watch Arsenal Pay Penalty For Clumsy Cedric Soares Challenge In North London Derby

Arsenal defender Cedric Soares was punished for a clumsy challenge on Son Heung-min which allowed Tottenham to strike first in Thursday's north London derby.

Spurs went on to win the game 3-0 but the Gunners had more than held their own in the opening 20 minutes.

Then they conceded an unnecessary penalty when Soares barged into Son who was attempting to connect with a Dejan Kulusevski cross.

Referee Paul Tierney swiftly pointed to the spot, before Harry Kane stepped up to convert and enhance his position as the all-time leading scorer in this fixture.

Harry Kane pictured scoring from a penalty kick to give Tottenham a 1-0 lead against Arsenal

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Despite Arsenal's solid start, from the moment Spurs took the lead there only looked like being one winner.

A lack of discipline had led to Arsenal's concession of the penalty and more hotheadedness saw them reduced to 10 men before half time.

Rob Holding was sent off after committing four fouls within the opening 33 minutes.

All of those fouls were on Son.

Kane quickly made Tottenham's numerical advantage pay as he headed in his second goal of the game.

Son then made it 3-0 shortly after half time.