Eze Scores Hat-Trick as Arsenal Thrash Tottenham 4-1 in North London Derby

Key Takeaways:

• Arsenal defeated Tottenham 4:1 in the North London derby to move six points clear of Chelsea and seven ahead of Manchester City
• Eberechi Eze became the first player in 47 years to score a hat-trick in this derby, with goals in both halves
• Leandro Trossard and Richarlison also found the net, with the Tottenham forward’s effort coming from over 32 metres

Match Analysis

Arsenal underlined their position as England’s in-form side with a resounding 4:1 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium, led by Mikel Arteta. The victory in the North London derby solidified their grip on the top of the Premier League, with the Gunners now enjoying a six-point cushion over Chelsea and a seven-point advantage over Manchester City, following seven wins in their last eight league outings.

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The hosts largely dictated the match, particularly after a cagey opening half hour where they struggled to create clear-cut chances despite their early tempo and pressure. Their initial opportunities came early, with Eberechi Eze setting up Declan Rice for a third-minute volley that was well stopped by Vicario. Poor fortune nearly saw the ball deflect in off Danso, but Spurs escaped unscathed during this period as Arsenal’s dominance yielded few end product.

Key Moments and Goals

As the first half approached its final third, Arsenal significantly increased their attacking intensity. Vicario produced an outstanding save from a Bukayo Saka free kick, but the deadlock was broken in the 36th minute. A precise pass from Merico sent Leandro Trossard through on goal; his effort, after turning inside the defence, found the back of the net courtesy of a major deflection off Van de Ven.

A mere five minutes later, Arsenal doubled their advantage. Eze took possession on the edge of the area, danced away from two defenders, and slotted a low shot into the bottom right corner past Vicario. Tottenham managed to contain the Gunners for stretches of the half but failed to register even a single shot on target.

The second half began in disastrous fashion for the visitors. Less than sixty seconds after the restart, Timber picked out Eze at the edge of the box, and the midfielder netted his second goal of the contest.

Tottenham briefly threatened a comeback in the 55th minute. Palhinha won possession with a sliding challenge on Subimendi, and Richarlison took full advantage, dispatching a thunderous strike from well over 32 metres that left David Raya helpless.

Spurs managed to construct a handful of attacks following their goal, but struggled to genuinely trouble Arsenal’s back line. Arteta’s men dropped deeper to exploit space on the counter, with Trossard’s dangerous delivery cleared by Romero and Saka denied by another excellent Vicario save in the 72nd minute.

Shortly afterwards, Eze completed his hat-trick in his very first North London derby. Collecting a pass from Trossard, he completed Arsenal’s tally for the day and set off jubilant celebrations amongst the home supporters. Eze nearly added another, only for Vicario to produce another top-quality save.

Statistical Overview

Player Performances and Historical Achievement

Eze’s remarkable hat-trick marks the first time a player has netted three goals in the North London derby in 47 years, announcing himself in spectacular fashion on his debut in this fixture. The Arsenal midfielder proved a constant menace, repeatedly breaching Tottenham’s rearguard and capping a memorable personal performance. Trossard also impressed, scoring and providing a crucial assist, while goalkeeper Vicario’s string of saves prevented the scoreline from an even greater margin.

For Tottenham, Richarlison’s long-range strike provided a moment of brilliance, but the visitors otherwise struggled in attack, failing to pose any consistent threat to David Raya’s goal and finishing the match well beaten.