Johan Djourou’s eight-word verdict as Arsenal win North London Derby

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Johan Djourou has posted an eight-word verdict on Arsenal’s Instagram after Mikel Arteta’s side came from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby – despite the absence of their captain.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was dropped from the starting line-up and was left to be an unused substitute after turning up late to travel. His captaincy was even questioned following the win, but Arteta is keen to move on.

Erik Lamela scored one of the goals of the season after coming off the bench, rabona-flicking a ball into the net – while also nutmegging Thomas Partey. But Arsenal came from behind to win the match.

A good week for Martin Odegaard got even better when he latched on a cut-back, and his effort deflected past Hugo Lloris. It was 2-1 when Davinson Sanchez fouled Alexandre Lacazette in the area. Arsenal posted on Instagram.

Lacazette got up and dusted himself down, and in the absence of his captain, he sent former Lyon teammate Hugo Lloris the wrong way. The Gunners held on, especially after Lamela was shown a second yellow card.

Djourou, who played 140 times for Arsenal at the beginning of his career and is currently contracted to FC Nordsjaelland, reacted by commenting an eight-word verdict on the above Instagram post.