Arsenal produced a statement performance on Sunday, routing north London rivals Tottenham 4-1 as Eberechi Eze delivered a stunning first senior hat‑trick — the first derby treble since 1978 — and the Gunners moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League.
After a chastening draw at Sunderland two weeks earlier, Arsenal answered with authority. With Liverpool and Manchester City both suffering league defeats elsewhere, Mikel Arteta’s side ensured there would be no slip-up, dominating possession and chances: 17 attempts to Tottenham’s 3, and an expected‑goals figure that left Spurs with just 0.07. The solitary bright moment for the visitors came from Richarlison’s spectacular long‑range chip.
Eze, who had been linked with Spurs last summer, stole the show. He described the occasion as unforgettable and credited the club’s preparation and the squad’s work ethic for the performance. For a player who grew up an Arsenal supporter, the afternoon had extra resonance: released by Arsenal at 13 and passed over by several London clubs before making his breakthrough at QPR, Eze’s journey has been well documented — a resurfaced 2015 tweet and a pre‑match quip from Spurs manager Thoma
