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Tottenham midfielder Nacer Chadli was revelling in 'the best feeling you can get' after scoring against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.
The 25-year-old has already eclipsed measly haul from last season - a solitary strike against Newcastle - taking his tally to four in five league starts this term during the North London derby.
Chadli had a chance to put Spurs in front before the break but skewed an effort horribly wide after a defence-splitting pass from Etienne Capoue.
But the Belgian composed himself and put the visitors in front after latching onto Erik Lamela's through ball in the second period.
"In such a derby, to score and be 1-0 up is a great feeling. It's the best feeling you can get as a football player," Chadli told Spurs TV.
"I'm very thankful for our fans - they were there, they pushed us and I'm very pleased to score."
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But Spurs surrendered their advantage as they sought a first win at the home of their bitter rivals since 2010. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain fired into the roof of the net from close in after a scramble saw Danny Welbeck pass up a good chance to score his first goal at the Emirates.
"I think we were very well organised. We fought well for each other and showed great team spirit, and that's what Tottenham is about," Chadli added.
"The goal came at the wrong moment. We defended so well and, after that, they scored."
