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Spurs edge Arsenal in 5-goal U23 thriller

Tottenham defeated Arsenal 3-2 in their U23 clash yesterday.

Spurs scored twice in quick succession early on - first through Shayon Harrison after nine minutes, before Samuel Shashoua added a second moments later.

Looking to quickly get back into the tie, Steve Gatting's side came close through Charlie Gilmour, who struck the woodwork, before John-Jules pulled a goal back with an effort from long range.

Shortly before the half-hour mark we drew level from the penalty spot through Gilmour after the referee deemed that Japhet Tanganga had handled the ball.

With half-time nearing, the hosts saw a penalty claim dismissed after Harrison went down in a scramble for the ball, but their claims were waved away.

Spurs regained their lead after the interval from the spot through Marcus Edwards, after Joseph Olowu tripped substitute Kazaiah Sterling and we could find no way back this time.

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