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Gary Lineker’s amusing reaction on Twitter to Kevin Wimmer own goal

Tottenham's Kevin Wimmer scores Arsenal's first with an own goal (REUTERS)
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Tottenham Hotspur failed to win against Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur retained their unbeaten status in the Premier League, as they avoided defeat to Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.

Spurs played out a 1-1 draw with Arsenal away from home at the Emirates Stadium in North London.

The Gunners took the lead in the North London derby in the 42nd minute when Kevin Wimmer headed Mesut Ozil’s free kick past his own goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.

Tottenham restored parity in the opening minutes of the second half when England international striker Harry Kane successfully converted a spot kick.

Tottenham's Kevin Wimmer scores Arsenal's first with an own goal

Gary Lineker was following the match, and the former Spurs striker made an amusing comment on Twitter when Wimmer scored the own goal.

Lineker’s tweet was meant as a compliment to Arsenal attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil, who is one of the best and most creative players in Europe.

Meanwhile, former Tottenham midfielder Micky Hazard has stated on Twitter that he is proud of Mauricio Pochettino’s side’s performance.

Tottenham's Kevin Wimmer scores Arsenal's first with an own goal

Over the course of the 90 minutes at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon, hosts Arsenal had 46% of the possession, took 15 shots of which just two were on target, and earned seven corners, according to BBC Sport.

Visitors Tottenham had 54% of the possession, took 10 shots of which three were on target, and earned two corners, according to BBC Sport.

Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny celebrates their first goal scored by Tottenham's Kevin Wimmer with an own goal