🔴⚪ PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur – EZE Dominates North London Derby ⚪🔵
The North London Derby delivered a definitive result as Arsenal dismantled bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur with a commanding 4-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium. The result not only secured maximum bragging rights but also sent a powerful message in the Premier League title race, moving Arsenal a significant six points clear at the top of the Premier League Table after results elsewhere went their way.
💥 Match Summary: Eze’s Masterclass Secures Statement Win
The match was initially a tight affair, with a defensive-minded Tottenham Hotspur frustrating the hosts for the first half hour. However, a ruthless ten-minute spell across the half-time break saw the game decisively shift in Arsenal’s favor.
| Team | Goal Scorer | Time | Assist (if applicable) |
| Arsenal | Leandro Trossard | 36′ | Mikel Merino |
| Arsenal | Eberechi Eze | 41′ | Declan Rice |
| Arsenal | Eberechi Eze | 46′ | Jurrien Timber |
| Tottenham | Richarlison | 55′ | (Unassisted – Long-Range Strike) |
| Arsenal | Eberechi Eze | 76′ | Leandro Trossard |
The Turning Point: The Five-Minute Blitz
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Leandro Trossard broke the deadlock in the 36th minute with a close-range finish after being expertly picked out by Mikel Merino’s through ball.
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Just minutes later, Eberechi Eze, the star of the show, fired in his first after collecting a loose ball, showcasing his quick feet and clinical finishing from the edge of the area.
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The moment that truly killed the contest came mere seconds into the second half. Eze collected a pass and found the bottom corner with a beautiful finish, completing a three-goal blitz either side of the interval that put Arsenal 3-0 up.
🌟 The Hat-Trick Hero: Eberechi Eze
Eberechi Eze produced one of the most memorable individual performances in North London Derby History. The summer signing scored a spectacular hat-trick, cementing his place as the hero of the day.
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His performance was marked by confidence, trickery, and lethal finishing, particularly his second goal coming just 35 seconds into the second half.
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After Richarlison’s spectacular long-range chip temporarily reduced the deficit to 3-1, it was Eze who restored the three-goal cushion, completing his treble with a composed finish in the 76th minute.
📉 Tottenham’s Struggles and Frank’s Disappointment
For Tottenham, the defeat marks their first away league loss of the season, shattering their unbeaten away record.
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Manager Thomas Frank’s side was heavily criticized for being “limp and lifeless,” managing only three shots throughout the entire match compared to Arsenal’s 17.
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The only highlight for Spurs was Richarlison’s wonder goal in the 55th minute—an audacious and perfectly executed 40-yard chip over a backpedaling David Raya. However, the momentary hope was quickly extinguished by Eze’s third.
📊 Title Race Implications
The Arsenal vs Tottenham result has major repercussions for the Premier League Table:
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Arsenal now sit six points clear at the top of the table (29 points from 12 games), significantly boosted by surprise defeats for both Liverpool and Manchester City on the same weekend.
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Tottenham’s Defeat sees them drop to ninth place (18 points), far from the Champions League places.
Mikel Arteta hailed the statement made by his team, emphasizing the squad’s belief and quality, particularly given the injuries they have sustained. This dominant NLD victory underscores Arsenal’s serious intent to end their long wait for a league title.
