North London is red after Arsenal beat Tottenham 2-1

A weight is lifted from Renée Sleger’s shoulders as the Gunner’s losing streak finally comes to an end.

This north London derby as expected was full of hefty collisions as well as controversial calls from the officials.

Tottenham Hotspur struck first with a phenomenal header in the 13th minute from Cathinka Tandberg converting former Gunner Victoria Pelova’s assist.

Five minutes later Arsenal’s midfielder Georgia Stanway let a rocket fly from the edge of the box to level the score.

The midfielder urgently ran back with the ball to set the tone of the derby.

There was a nervous energy from both sides as the pressure was mounting on everyone’s shoulders following previously poor results.

Upbeat, yet frustrated Arsenal fans were chanting from minute one showing their desperation to see their side win.

Sleger’s Arsenal came into the fixture only having won one of the first five games.

The manager could hardly stay seated as she constantly paced the sidelines ushering her team up the pitch.

Tottenham on the other hand had conceded 12 in their last two games.

Throughout the first half both sides entered each other’s opposition box on multiple occasions but couldn't add any extra goals to the scoresheet.

Early into the second half Alice Sombath was stretchered off with what looks to be a knee injury.

The loss of this defender only adds to Martin Ho’s defensive struggles this season.

Momentum began to shift as Arsenal warmed up into the game.

The rain relentlessly poured down in north London and Arsenal’s hunger to extend the lead was evident.

Lize Kop's outstretched save stopped what seemed like an inevitable goal from Alessia Russo.

England’s Player of the Year got her opportunity when she buried a penalty for a handball into the back of the net in the 55th minute to give Arsenal the lead.

The penalty being awarded caused uproar from Ho’s dugout as the ball was kicked from one Spurs fan into another.

The defenders were within close proximity, and the flight path of the ball was away from goal.

Regardless of the interpretation of the officials rules,, the goal stood.

Jubilant song’s from Arsenal fans drowned out the home fans as the sold out away end made sure their team could feel their support.

Intensity rose as ferocious tackles came flying in forcing the referee to hand out more yellow cards.

Adding to Toko Koga’s and Eveliina Summanen’s first half yellows, Caitlin Dijkstra, Stanway, Kyra Cooney-Cross and Signe Gaupset were also booked.

Towards the end of the half the touchline became animated as Spurs were seeking for an equaliser and Arsenal were looking to put the game to bed.

Caitlin Foord battled and wore down the Lilywhite’s to the final whistle, earning herself player of the match.

The animations continued as the Arsenal players ran to celebrate with their fans after full time.

A possible turning of the tide for Sleger’s side.

It wasn't the prettiest and the most convincing of wins, but they will take the three points.