Eduardo’s second-minute strike, his tenth goal of a rapidly improving season, was followed by a superb 19th-minute Emmanuel Adebayor goal to maintain the Gunners’ one-point advantage over Manchester United.

The result continues Arsenal’s 100% record in London Premier League derbies this season, their sixth win in six clashes, although with Kolo Toure playing in his final match before off to the African Cup of Nations, sterner tests await over the next six weeks.

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