Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho 'congratulated' Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta after Sunday's north London derby.
Tottenham were victorious over their local rivals thanks to goals from Son Heung-min and Harry Kane.
And Mourinho says he was impressed by Arteta's tactics at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
"It was a big game in every sense, not just because it was Tottenham-Arsenal," Mourinho told Sky Sports.
"I want to give words, congratulations to Mikel Arteta because he gave us a very difficult game. Tactically they were very good, very organised. They gave us problems, problems we were able to resolve. They have a good tactical courage and incredible spirit. They are a good team and he is a good coach.
"We were reading the game and making the changes to win it because 2-0 was in our hands against a great and difficult opponent but my boys did well today.
"I am very happy with the result and the performance, but of course I want the team in the second half to play in a different way. In reality you don't always do what you want to do because your opponent forces you in a different direction.
"You are winning 2-0, why would you expose your defensive block if you don't have to? It was a very difficult game.
"I can imagine tomorrow the headlines will be about them not being in a good position in the table, but I believe with these players and Mikel it will be Arsenal vs Tottenham again."
