Spurs managed to put 4 past the Gooners at White Hart Lane but a series of defensive errors meant that they didn't even take a point from the game.

With Erik Edman returning to the side after concussion, the side that Martin Jol put out was just about as strong as it could be as both sides sought to return to winning ways in the Premiership.

Spurs started brightly and were the only team to create any chances in the opening half hour. 10 minutes before half time Carrick delivered an in-swinging free kick which the Arsenal players all missed and it fell to Naybet, who controlled it on his chest before volleying home left footed. What a time to score your first goal for the club, although he picked up a harsh booking for his goal celebration.

A minute later Vieira almost deflected Ziegler's free kick over Lehmann but the Arsenal keeper just managed to tip it over for a corner. Just as it looked like Spurs would deservedly go in ahead at the break, Henry controlled and long ball and managed to steer it past Robinson.

The Spurs players looked shell shocked when they come out after the break and were unable to re-establish their dominance on the game. Arsenal could have taken the lead just minutes into the 2nd half as Ljungberg's cross found it's way to Reyes but he shot tamely straight at Robinson.

They did manage to take the lead when King got in the way of Robinson as he went to clear the ball. Spurs then failed to clear their lines and the ball eventually got put through to Ljungberg who looked offside but he went round Pamarot and went down as they tangled in the box. Referee Bennett predictably pointed to the spot and Lauren scored, sending Robbo the wrong way.

5 minutes later and another defensive error led to another Arsenal goal. Naybet played King into trouble. Vieira won the ball and had a clear route to goal before dinking the ball over Robbo.

Almost immediately Spurs replied. Defoe picked up the ball and surged past 5 Gooners before curling a shot into the top corner. A fantastic goal witnessed by Sven and possibly the best player ever to wear the number 18 shirt at White Hart Lane, Jürgen Klinsmann - there to see if Lehmann is any better than Ollie Kahn. On this display, er, certainly not. 

Halfway through the 2nd half, Arsenal restored their 2 goal cushion after Spurs gave away possession. Ljungberg received the ball and slotted home. Spurs "never say die" attitude under Jol was evident again as 5 minutes later Carrick's free kick was headed home by King.

The scoring wasn't finished yet as again the margin widened to 2 goals in Arsenal's favour as Henry squeezed the ball through to Pires who used some nifty footwork before rolling the ball home from a tight angle.

The final goal came after Henry played a sloppy pass in his own half. The impressive Ziegler raced onto it and played a delightful ball over the top for substitute Kanoute to direct past Lehmann. Spurs pressed for an equaliser but it wasn't to be as Davies fired wide as the clock ran down.

All in all I think we can take a lot of positives from the game. 4 well worked goals against a team as good as that lot. Unfortunately they will pounce on every defensive lapse and there were far too many of them. Under Santini I doubt we would have stood a chance as the defensive lapses would probably have still been there but with no attacking threat.

From Jol's comments after all 3 games so far, he seems to be very astute and has picked up on the problem areas and I'm sure that in future we will see Naybet and co. bang the ball away more often instead of faffing around near their own box.

However an improvement in results is vital. Under Jol we've probably played the best football all season but with very little end result. Villa away won't be easy but if we can recreate our first half performance - for a full 90 minutes for a change - then there's no reason we can't get something out of it.

MOTM:- Ziegler. The Swiss youngster's movement caused plenty of problems for the Arsenal's right side. His link up play with Edman was good and will hopefully continue to develop. The ball he played for Kanoute's goal was about as perfect as you could ask for and he made a fool out of Lauren early in the 1st half, playing the ball through his legs and sprinting around him with ease.

Pos	Club	P	W	D	L	F	A	Pts
14	Tottenham	13	3	4	6	12	16	13