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Arsenal U18s defeat Tottenham 2-1 in dramatic derby comeback

Arsenal U18s secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Tottenham Hotspur in the U18 Premier League South at the Sobha Realty Training Centre. The win extends Arsenal's winning streak to four matches, moving them to fourth in the league standings.

Tottenham took the lead early in the second half through Vidal-Philbert, but Arsenal responded immediately when Mylo Bernard equalized shortly after. The match was marked by a goalkeeper crisis for Arsenal; Jack Talbot was forced off due to a collision, and his replacement, Maximillian Lo Presti, also had to leave the pitch after a challenge. This left outfield player Emerson Nwaneri to play in goal for the final minutes.

Despite the unconventional circumstances, Nwaneri contributed to the attack by delivering a free-kick to Luis Munoz, who assisted Bernard for the winning goal in stoppage time. The loss ends Tottenham's unbeaten run in the competition.

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Arsenal · Emerson Nwaneri · Jack Talbot · Mylo Bernard · Tottenham Hotspur