Arsenal likely to escape FA punishment despite police arresting 10 fans after White Hart Lane rampage following win over Tottenham

• Metropolitan Police made 10 arrests for public order, criminal damage and assault during derby match
• Arsenal appear to have escaped punishment despite the fact their fans tore down hoardings during clash
• The signs hurtled down towards the lower tier where fellow Arsenal supporters were located
• Arsenal have stated their 'concern' about the incident and have said they will work closely with Tottenham
• The onus will now fall on Arsenal to identify culprits and enforce their own sanctions - including club bans
• Mathieu Flamini scored rare double to ensure Arsenal supporters held the bragging rights after White Hart Lane tie 

By Sami Mokbel for MailOnline

Published: 04:40 EST, 24 September 2015 | Updated: 16:32 EST, 24 September 2015

Police made 10 arrests at White Hart Lane on Wednesday night as tensions flared during a heated north London derby.

Metropolitan Police officers have confirmed the handful of arrests for public order, criminal damage and assault as part of their operation for the Capital One Cup tie between Arsenal and Tottenham.

Arsenal are likely to avoid disciplinary action for the crowd trouble that marred Wednesday night's north London derby. 

Arsenal could escape punishment despite the fact their fans tore down hoardings following their Capital One Cup win at White Hart Lane

Arsenal fans vandalised the stadium following their 2-1 defeat of local rivals in the third round of the Capital One Cup

Arsenal fans ripped up hoardings on the upper tier before dangerously dropping them on fellow supporters below

An Arsenal spokesperson admitted 'concern' over the incident caused by what was described as a 'minority of fans'

Football Association chiefs will contact Gunners and Tottenham representatives regarding the scenes.

But Arsenal are expected to escape FA sanctions relating to failing to control their supporters, so long as Wembley disciplinary chiefs are satisfied the club had taken all necessary safety procedures.

Ecstatic at their north London derby victory; away fans ripped up hoardings at White Hart Lane as they celebrated at the final whistle.

The signs hurtled down towards the lower tier where fellow Arsenal supporters were located. 

But despite the trouble, the FA acknowledge the huge difficulty for clubs in preventing a minority of fans intent on causing trouble. 

However, the onus will now fall on Arsenal to identify the culprits and enforce their own sanctions - potentially club bans.

In addition to the disturbances inside White Hart Lane; there were also clashes between rival supporters outside the stadium after the match. 

Amateur footage showed how police were forced into action following the conclusion of the Capital One Cup tie as they pushed and shoved fans in an attempt to dilute any sort of rift between rivals fans. 

One Arsenal fan - Richard Serowka (@Serowka11) - took to Twitter to say: 'Hope the game is remembered for Flamini's goals rather than this,' referring to supporters ripping down Tottenham's 'To Dare Is to Do' hoardings.  

Arsenal fans taunt their north London rivals after sending them out of the Capital One Cup in the third round

One Arsenal fan holds a piece of the signage while dangling over the top tier at Tottenham's White Hart Lane ground

The Arsenal supporter stretches his arms out wide as he balances on the edge of the top tier stand during the match

Police move in to calm the situation - while there were also claims of clashes between rival fans outside of the stadium

The number of fans arrested could well rise once officers identify supporters responsible for the damage caused to White Hart Lane after the final whistle. 

On the crowd disturbance an Arsenal spokesman on the: 'We are concerned that this happened, involving a minority of fans.

'We will work with Tottenham Hotspur and the authorities on this.'

Meanwhile, Wenger praised match-winner Mathieu Flamini following his brace against Tottenham.

Wednesday night was the Frenchman's first appearance of the season and his boss side: 'He is a fighter, Mathieu, he is a winner as well.

'I told him at the start of the season that it might be difficult maybe to be a starter but he decided to stay and fight.

'Overall, we responded well mentally and physically. It was a convincing performance.

'We were unlucky to score an own goal and after we found the resources to score a second.' 

A young Arsenal fans is steadied by a pair of friends as he balances precariously on the edge of the balcony

Police appear to use batons (second left) to keep the unruly crowd under control after the Capital One Cup clash

Arsenal fans get their camera phones out to video their rivals fans during the 2-1 win over their local north London rivals

Police control supporters outside the stadium as they restrain a group of fans with the help of officers on horses 

Police and stewards lead one young Arsenal supporter away following disturbances after the game

Mathieu Flamini was the unlikely hero after scoring both Arsenal's goals - the second with a volley from 20 yards out

A small section of Tottenham's home support direct abuse at Flamini after the Frenchman opened the scoring at White Hart Lane

Frenchman Flamini roars with delight after scoring a brace for Arsenal at White Hart Lane which saw the Gunners reach the fourth round

Flamini is mobbed by his team-mates as Oxlade-Chamberlain (right) punches the air after taking the lead in north London

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