Mikel Arteta’s dominant Arsenal side demolished a timid Tottenham team, extending their Premier League lead to six points. Summer signing Eberechi Eze, who spurned Spurs to join the Gunners, produced a masterclass performance, scoring a superb hat-trick. This feat made him only the fourth player ever to net a treble in this fierce historic derby.
Leandro Trossard opened the scoring from a clever Mikel Merino assist before Eze took control, rendering Richarlison’s majestic, lobbed consolation goal ultimately meaningless. Tottenham manager Thomas Frank’s negative defensive tactics backfired completely, ending their impressive away record. Conversely, Arsenal remain unbeaten in fifteen matches across all competitions, capitalizing on Manchester City’s recent defeat to significantly boost their title hopes.
With this resounding victory, the Gunners continued their dominance at the Emirates, having lost just once in thirty-three home meetings against their bitter rivals, providing the perfect momentum ahead of facing the European giants Bayern Munich.