Arsenal delivered a statement performance as they thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 4–1 in a thrilling North London derby on Sunday, easing concerns over their Premier League title charge.
The breakthrough came in the 32nd minute when Eberechi Eze showed superb athleticism to volley home after a cross from Bukayo Saka bounced invitingly in the box.
Spurs responded almost immediately as Randal Kolo Muani capitalised on a rare error by Declan Rice to fire past David Raya and level the contest.
Arsenal quickly regained control early in the second half when Viktor Gyökeres restored the visitors’ lead with a sublime curling effort from Jurrien Timber’s pass.
Eze then punished slack defending to tap in his second of the afternoon, his fifth goal in two games against Spurs, silencing the home crowd. 3-1!!
Gyökeres sealed the emphatic victory in stoppage time, completing his brace and sparking jubilant scenes among the travelling supporters.
Eze, who had not scored since his hat-trick in the reverse fixture in November, struck in each half, while Viktor Gyökeres also bagged a brace to move Arsenal five points clear of second-placed Manchester City.
City, however, have a game in hand.
The win lifts Arsenal to 61 points from 28 matches, strengthening their pursuit of a first Premier League title since 2004.
Tottenham, meanwhile, remain 16th, just four points above the relegation zone, in a difficult start for new manager Igor Tudor, who took charge for the first time.
Sundays’s Premier League results
Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolves
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool
Sunderland 1-3 Fulham
Tottenham Hotspur 1-4 Arsenal.
Source: VON – https://von.gov.ng/arsenal-thrashes-tottenham-in-dominant-north-london-derby/
