Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rejoicing after scoring his side’s fourth goal the during English Premier League football match against Fulham at Emirates stadium in London on Tuesday — AP MANCHESTER, Jan 02 (Reuters): Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal both bounced back from demoralising defeats to enjoy wins on New Years Day, with Spurs cruising to a 3-0 victory at Cardiff and the Gunners beating Fulham 4-1 at the Emirates.
Jamie Vardy was on target for Leicester City, who picked up an impressive 1-0 away win at Everton on Tuesday.
Tottenham had a point to prove after their title credentials were undermined by a poor home loss to Wolves on Saturday, and they delivered a composed display in South Wales to move back into second place in the Premier League.
Mauricio Pochettino's side took just three minutes to get in front when Harry Kane launched an attack, surging from deep, Kieran Trippier crossed, and the England forward had a simple tap-in after the ball ricocheted off Cardiff defender Sean Morrison.
Christian Eriksen made it 2-0 nine minutes later with a well-placed shot from the edge of the box after the Cardiff defenders had given him far too much room.
Spurs had firm control in the 26th minute when South Korean winger Son Heung-Min produced a clinical finish with a shot on the turn after being well set-up by Kane. Son has scored 11 goals in his last 12 starts.
"We all know how it felt losing at home, and we had to bounce back," said the impressive Eriksen.
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