Eze Hat-Trick Powers Arsenal to 4–1 Derby Win Over Tottenham
Arsenal secured a commanding 4–1 victory over north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday’s Premier League derby, thanks largely to a brilliant hat-trick from Eberechi Eze.
Key Moments
Leandro Trossard opened the scoring in the 36th minute, converting a well-placed pass from Mikel Merino.
Eze doubled Arsenal’s lead just before halftime (41′), before immediately scoring again right after the break (46′).
Tottenham pulled one back through Richarlison’s audacious long-range lob in the 55th minute, offering a glimmer of hope.
Eze completed his treble in the 76th minute, drilling a composed finish past the Spurs’ goalkeeper to seal the win.
Implications & Performance
Eze’s hat-trick was historic: only the fourth ever in a competitive Arsenal–Tottenham matchup according to Opta data.
With the win, Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points.
Tottenham’s approach under manager Thomas Frank – including their initial use of a three-man defence, failed to contain the hosts.
Reaction
Thomas Frank expressed disappointment after the match, apologising to Spurs supporters and acknowledging that his side “didn’t perform better … over the 90 minutes.”
Stats & Analysis
According to Opta, Tottenham registered just one real shot before Richarlison’s goal, underlining how little they threatened Arsenal for much of the game.