Jose Mourinho backs Arteta to bounce back after Tottenham win over Arsenal

- Jose Mourinho has stated that his counterpart Mikel Arteta will bounce back

- Arsenal have recorded six losses in their last nine matches in all competitions

- Tottenham got the better of the Gunners in the entertaining north London derby

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Jose Mourinho has defended Mikel Arteta after the north London derby went in favour of Tottenham.

Arsenal continued to struggle on the domestic scene after losing the game by 2-0 courtesy of two first half goals from Son Heung-min and Harry Kane.

The Gunners remain in the bottom half of the table while Mourinho's men maintained top spot with goal-difference despite Liverpool's win over Wolves.

Despite arsenal's impressive performance, they could not break Tottenham's resistance and Mourinho has leaped to the defence of Arteta to bounce back.

Mourinho said:

"It was a big game in every sense, not just because it was Tottenham-Arsenal.

"I want to give words, congratulations to Mikel Arteta because he gave us a very difficult game. Tactically they are very good, very organised.

"They gave us problems, problems we were able to resolve. They have a good tactical courage and incredible spirt. They are a good team and he is a good coach.

"We were reading the game and making the changes to win it because 2-0 was in our hands against a great and difficult opponents but my boys did well today.

"I am very happy with the result and the performance but of course I want the team in the second half to play in a different way.

"In reality you don't always do what you want to do because your opponent forces you in a different direction.

"You are winning 2-0, why would you expose your defensive block if you don't have to? It was a very difficult game.

"I can imagine tomorrow the headlines will about them not being in a good position in the table but I believe with these players and Mikel it will be Arsenal v Tottenham again."

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Tottenham went back top of the Premier League table following their 2-0 in over Arsenal in the London derby.

Two first-half goals from Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane was enough for Spurs to retain top spot in the English topflight division.

The London derby was full of excitement as Jose Mourinho's side hosted their rivals with 2,000 fans watching at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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