Arsenal Thrash Spurs in an Excellent Derby Day Victory

Arsenal delivered a ruthless performance at the Emirates Stadium, crushing Tottenham 4–1 in a North London Derby defined by dominance, precision and a sensational Eberechi Eze hat-trick. From start to finish, Mikel Arteta’s side controlled the tempo, overwhelmed Spurs in midfield and punished every defensive lapse from their rivals.

Arsenal Face Pressure After Title Rivals Slip Up

Coming into the match, the stakes were even higher than usual. Leading into the game, both Manchester City and Liverpool suffered unexpected defeats. Their losses opened the door for the Gunners to create real distance at the top of the Premier League table. Arsenal faced huge pressure, but Arteta’s men responded with one of their most composed and clinical displays of the season.

With the win, Arsenal now sit seven points clear at the top. On a derby day packed with emotion and intensity, the team showed the composure of genuine title contenders.

Arsenal Start Fast and Break Spurs Open

The home side began the match with relentless intensity, pressing high and suffocating Spurs’ attempts to play out from the back. Their early control paid off when Leandro Trossard opened the scoring. Mikel Merino lifted a delicate ball over the top, and Trossard adjusted brilliantly, spinning on the turn before guiding his finish into the far corner.

Moments later, Arteta’s side doubled their advantage. Eberechi Eze glided past defenders with effortless footwork before driving the ball into the net with power and precision. Spurs looked stunned as Arsenal carved them open repeatedly.

Spurs Pounce on Gunners’ Error

Just after the second half kicked off, Eze added his second of the night. Slipping into the box unmarked, he placed a composed left-footed finish into the bottom corner. At 3–0, the Gunners looked completely in control.

However, Spurs briefly found a lifeline when Zubimendi was dispossessed in midfield by Rodrigo Bentancur. Richarlison spotted David Raya out of his goal and executed a brilliant lob from the halfway line to make it 3–1. It was a moment of individual excellence, but never one that changed the direction of the game.

Hat-Trick Hero: Eze Makes North London Derby History

Eventually, Eze extinguished any hope Spurs had after completing his hat-trick. After another sweeping Arsenal move, he arrived in the box and finished decisively once again, sealing a historic night.

Eze became the first Arsenal player ever to score a hat-trick in a North London Derby. The achievement stings even more for Tottenham fans because Spurs were close to signing him in the summer. Arsenal stepped in late, needing attacking reinforcements after Kai Havertz suffered a long-term injury. That decision certainly seems to have paid off.

A Statement Win for Arsenal

Overall, Arsenal put forward a complete performance. Their attacking play was fluid, their pressing was coordinated, and their finishing was ruthless. Tottenham were outplayed in every department.

On a weekend where title rivals stumbled, Arsenal did the opposite. They embraced the pressure, produced a commanding performance and strengthened their position at the top. If doubts lingered about Arsenal’s ability to sustain a title challenge, their 4–1 derby win and seven-point advantage have provided the clearest answer yet.

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