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Arsenal secured a 1-1 draw against bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

The Gunners went ahead in the first half through Aaron Ramsey, but Harry Kane levelled the score from the spot in the second half. 

Aside from the penalty, the Gunners were otherwise successful in keeping the home side’s talismanic striker quiet. Arsenal centre-back Sokratis emphatically won the physical battle against Kane. The 30-year-old defender was diligent in performing his duties and succeeded in ensuring that Kane didn’t hurt Arsenal in open play.

Arsenal signed the 6’1” Greek ace from Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window. He has since become a regular feature in the Gunners’ rearguard with his experience, strength and aggression proving to be huge assets for the north London club.

After the derby, plenty of Arsenal fans took to Twitter to praise the 85-cap Greece international’s domineering display against Tottenham…