Oxlade-Chamberlain helps Arsenal hold Tottenham to 1-1 draw in north London derby

Arsenal's winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain saved his side from a defeat in an entertaining north London derby at Emirates as he fired away a goal in the 74th minute to hold Tottenham Hotspur to a 1-1 draw.

Tottenham winger Nacer Chadli's fourth goal in five Premier League appearances this season gave his side the lead early in the second half, but Oxlade-Chamberlain hit back with 15 minutes to go.

Arsenal, disrupted by first-half injuries to Mikel Arteta and Aaron Ramsey, pressed for a winner but Mauricio Pochettino's side stood strong in defence and ultimately the game ended in a draw, The BBC reported.

The result moves Arsenal into the top four behind predictable pacesetters Chelsea and Manchester City, as well as Southampton, who continue their excellent start to the season.

Tottenham boss Pochettino confessed his disappointment at the manner of his side's display in the home defeat to West Bromwich Albion last weekend but there was plenty on show against Arsenal to satisfy the Argentine.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said that he is frustrated because they dropped two points and also because they didn't make enough of their set pieces. He said that one wants to be rewarded for the work one puts in.

Wenger also said that there is no chance that Ramsey and Arteta would be fit for the Champions League game on Wednesday, adding that if it is a muscular problem he does not see how they can be fit in five or six days time.

Pochettino, on the other hand, said that he thinks it is a good result for them, adding that maybe Arsenal controlled the game and had the ball more than his side but his squad played well and defended well.

Pochettino said that his men scored a great goal, adding that this is their philosophy, which is difficult to keep for 90 minutes at the moment, but they are on their way.