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MARK CLATTENBURG: Tottenham were given a soft penalty by referee Paul Tierney in the North London Derby... but Rob Holding had to go after fouling Son Heung-min

Tottenham's 3-0 North London Derby victory against Arsenal on Thursday night was a typically feisty affair.

Referee Paul Tierney had plenty of decisions to make, and gave Spurs a first-half penalty, converted by Harry Kane, before sending off Gunners defender Rob Holding, decisions manager Mikel Arteta did not seem to be happy with.

So below, Sportsmail columnist Mark Clattenburg discusses the key officiating calls in the game, concluding Tierney got one right and one wrong...

Referee Paul Tierney (centre) had plenty of decisions to make in the North London Derby on Thursday night, so Sportsmailu00a0columnist Mark Clattenburg discusses the key officiating calls

Referee Paul Tierney (centre) had plenty of decisions to make in the North London Derby on Thursday night, so Sportsmail columnist Mark Clattenburg discusses the key officiating calls

THE PENALTY WAS SOFT.