- Arsenal dominated the derby with a convincing 4-1 victory over Tottenham.
- Eberechi Eze scored a stunning hat trick in a standout performance.
- Spurs failed to register a single first-half shot as Arsenal controlled the match.
Arsenal delivered a powerful statement in the North London Derby with a commanding 4-1 win that exposed every weakness in the Tottenham side. The match started with intensity, and Arsenal quickly showed their confidence and control.
Leandro Trossard opened the scoring in the 36th minute after Mikel Merino sliced through Tottenham’s static defence with a simple straight pass. Trossard cut inside and placed the ball into the far corner with ease, leaving the Spurs’ back line rattled.
Eberechi Eze, the player Spurs once admired before he chose Arsenal, took over the afternoon with a masterful hat trick. His first goal came from the edge of the box, where he drifted into space, brushed off weak challenges and shot low past Guglielmo Vicario to give Arsenal a 2-0 lead.
Tottenham’s first half ended without a single attempt on goal — a clear sign of Arsenal’s dominance.
Spurs switched to a back four after the break, but any hope lasted only moments. Jurriën Timber powered through midfield and set up Eze, who slotted in his second with another precise finish.
Richarlison gave Spurs a brief highlight when he lobbed David Raya from distance after a mistake from Martín Zubimendi. It was a reminder of the Spurs’ individual quality, even on a difficult day.
Eze sealed his brilliant derby performance in the 76th minute with another strike from the edge of the area, completing his hat trick and putting the result beyond doubt.
Spurs came into the match unbeaten away from home but left the Emirates looking vulnerable. Arsenal, composed and clinical from start to finish, move six points clear at the top of the table and look like a team confident of staying there.
