Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal - As it happened
The end
A convincing win from the home side who, despite failing to make the most of their chances in the first half, scored two in two minutes in the second through Alli and Kane, to further sink rivals Arsenal.
Sissoko on for Alli
4 added minutes
Walker on for Trippier
Chance Arsenal!
Walcott side-footed his effort towards goal, but it was straight at Lloris. Either way of the keeper and he could have worked the Frenchman.
Walcott on for Giroud
Dembele on for Son
Cecha again!
Alderweireld got on the end of the corner but his header is parried away by the Czech keeper.
Spurs close to a third!
Wanyam did very well to run at the defence and play Kane through. The striker tried to finish past Cech who once again sent the ball for another corner.
Monreal yellow card
Bellerin on for Gabriel
Arsenal close!
Welbeck with the close-range chance from Ozil's cross. A scuffle between the striker and Alderweireld as the Arsenal man made contact with Lloris once the keeper had gathered the ball. The referee has a word with both players.
Giroud yellow card
Kane yellow card
Yellow card Gabriel
Penalty claims!
Sanchez looked to handle the ball in the area, but nothing given. In the follow-up corner Kane's header at the near post hit the side netting.
Chance Tottenham!
The hosts look more likely to score another. Vertonghen shoots and Cech pull off a brilliant save.
Welbeck on for Xhaka
Attack-minded change as Wenger will look for a response.
2 goals in 2 minutes!
Tottenham double their lead!
Clinical finish from Kane. No chance for Cech as he finds the bottom left corner.
GOAL!
Kane to take
Kane went down in the box and Michael Oliver blows for a penalty.
Penalty for Tottenham!
Goal Spurs!
Finally Tottenham break the deadlock. Eriksen skipped his way across the box and his shot was saved by Cech. Dele Alli was quickest to react and find the back of the net. What an important goal for Spurs.
GOAL!
Giroud over the bar!
After a corner kick the ball falls for Girous and the striker volleys over Lloris.
Kane shoots!
The striker let fly but his effort is blocked easily by Cech.
Great save Cech!
Wanyama with a curling strike that catches Cech slightly off his line. The keeper takes a couple of steps back and palms the ball behind.
Tottenham get hold of the ball
In the early minutes it is Spurs you are seeing more of the ball.
We're back!
The second forty-five minutes are about to get underway. All to play for in the second half.
Half time
Still not breaking the deadlock at White Hart Lane. The hosts have been the better side, and have had two very clear chances from Alli and Eriksen. Arsenal have managed to respond and create some danger with long shots from Ramsey and Alexis Sanchez.
Chance Spurs!
Vertonghen looked to curl the ball into the bottom corner with his right foot, but the defender is denied by Cech.
3 added minutes
Arsenal close!
Alexis Sanches from the left hand side of the box, and the Chilean attempted to curl the ball inside the far post but it is inches wide.
Chance Arsenal!
A great curling shot from Ramsey forced a save down low from Lloris.
Spurs dominating now
The hosts seeing much more of the ball. They have enjoyed two clear chances and they might rue those mistakes later on.
Another miss Spurs!
The home side coming really close again. Son did great down the left, and he cuts inside to have his shot deflected into the path of Eriksen. The Dane's volley clips the crossbar as it flies over.
Chance Spurs!
The best chance of the game yet. Kane crossed the ball into the back post and Oxlade-Chamberlain did enough to bother Alli so that he could not head the ball in, with Cech already beaten.
Level in the early minutes
After a frantic start from both sides, they both settle into the game and try to work on their build-up play.
Penalty claims!
Gibbs went down in the box after colliding with Lloris. No penalty given.
Alderweireld wide!
The central defender attempted to head the ball in from the corner but his effort is wide of the post.
First shot Spurs!
Kane does well to shake off his marker down the left channel, and then directs his low shot at goal. Cech gathered well.
Tottenham kick off!
So much on the line in this fixture
Handshakes all around at White Hart Lane and everything ready to start.
Both teams emerge from the tunnel!
Kick off just moments away now...
Arsenal could move very close to top four
A win for the Gunners would take them to three points behind fourth-placed City, after Guardiola and Mourinho both drew in their matches.
Spurs seven points from the top
Chelsea's win at Goodison Park means Tottenham need a win to stay four points behind the Blues.
Live updates of the north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal at White Hart Lane.
Both teams need a win to keep their respective hopes up. Tottenham remain in the trail for leaders Chelsea, while Arsenal will hope for three points to edge closer to the Champions League spots. So much on the linefor both teams, and no better setting than a north London derby to battle things out.
Tottenham: Lloris, Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Davies, Dier, Wanyama, Son, Eriksen, Alli, Kane.
Subs: Vorm, Walker, Wimmer, Dembele, Sissoko, Nkoudou, Janssen.
Arsenal: Cech, Gabriel, Koscielny, Monreal, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ramsey, Xhaka, Gibbs, Ozil, Sanchez, Giroud.
Subs: Ospina, Holding, Bellerin, Coquelin, Iwobi, Walcott, Welbeck.