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Arsenal captured a small piece of Premier League history on Saturday by defeating arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
The Gunners defeated their north London rivals courtesy to a second-half header from centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes and a strong defensive display.It was their third consecutive away victory over Spurs, a feat they had never accomplished in the Premier League - or at all since 1953.
"It's unbelievable," Mikel Arteta told BBC Match of the Day following the final whistle. "I'm not sure when it happened in our history.
"After the international break, we received a few knocks. The team's reaction was spectacular. It demonstrated a high level of team maturity.
"When they reach the last third, it's quite difficult because they have a structure. We were lacking key players and had to adapt. I'm quite satisfied.
"We had to adapt and utilize various players and attributes. I hoped they'd do something with the ball, and we did. Sometimes better than others. They are a really good side.
"When we had to defend in deeper regions, we did quite well. There is still room for improvement, but we have another significant victory. I know how our supporters will react to this, so enjoy it."
Arsenal's next Champions League match comes against Atalanta in Bergamo on Thursday, followed by a massive Premier League showdown against Manchester City the following Sunday.
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